NEXUS, the College of Engineering, Hancher, and the Lichtenberger Engineering Library have joined together to sponsor the inaugural “Capture your Research! Image Competition!“ Engineering students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit one image which captures the essence of their research. Entries will be judged on originality/creativity, aesthetics – appeal of the image,Continue reading “Capture Your Research! Image Competition”
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Bwhahahaha! Halloween is This Week!
Are you ready for Halloween?? Are you looking for costume ideas? Perhaps a DIY costume that will light up your night? Need some DIY decorations and special effects, perhaps? We have the tools and resources you need to create your own unique, spook-tacular, terror-ific, Halloween celebration!! Always dreamed of being Thor and havingContinue reading “Bwhahahaha! Halloween is This Week!”
LAST DAY To Register for Creative Kick-Start Program!!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE CREATIVE KICK-START PROGRAM! Hey students! Are you interested in giving your idea, project, or invention a kick-start? Want to make that project a reality? Don’t miss out! Today, Oct 25, 2019, 11:59 PM (CT) is your LAST chance to submit your idea for the Creative Kick-Start Program! The programContinue reading “LAST DAY To Register for Creative Kick-Start Program!!”
Learn & Create Workshop – Standards: Guides & Regulations
Standards: Guides and Regulations for Building and Testing Tuesday, October 29th; 5:00 PM Engineering Library Creative Space From medical devices to concrete in walkways, standards are part of our everyday life. This workshop will allow you to gain an introduction to standards and specifications. You will learn about standard that are both government mandated asContinue reading “Learn & Create Workshop – Standards: Guides & Regulations”
New Corn Monument Exhibit!
HAPPY HOMECOMING, HAWKEYES!! What would Homecoming be without the Corn Monument? The Corn Monument has been part of the Hawkeye Homecoming tradition off and on since 1913. Or 1914, depending on what you are reading! According to Irving Weber, Iowa City & University of Iowa Historian, the first homecoming was held in 1912 whenContinue reading “New Corn Monument Exhibit!”
Halloween Costume Design! New Learn & Create!
Halloween Costume Design!! Thinking about that Halloween costume? Our Learn & Create Halloween Costume Design workshop is here to help! Learn quick and easy ways to spice up your Halloween costume! Incorporate nano pixels, lights, and sound into your costume! Jahn Kostman, Engineering Electronics Shop, will show you how!! Halloween Costume Design Tuesday,Continue reading “Halloween Costume Design! New Learn & Create!”
Registration for Creative Kick-Start Program!!
Registration is now open for the Creative Kick-Start Program! Hey students! Are you interested in giving your idea, project, or invention a kick-start? Want to make that project a reality? Registration is now open for the Kick-Start program! The Engineering Library and the Engineering Technology Center (ETC), are pleased to once again present the Creative Kick-Start program! Applications will be acceptedContinue reading “Registration for Creative Kick-Start Program!!”
Learn & Create Workshop: Coding Music with Sonic Pi!
Coding Music with Sonic Pi Learn the basics of coding while creating music! Using a Raspberry Pi, this workshop will have you making music in real-time. Each line of code you put in will change the song being heard. Taught by Jean-Francois Charles, School of Music. Please be sure to bring your own laptopContinue reading “Learn & Create Workshop: Coding Music with Sonic Pi!”
Learn & Create Workshop! Finding Company Information
Finding Company Information Tuesday, October 1st; 5:00 p.m. Engineering Library Creative Space The Career Fair is coming up on Oct 3rd – want to get the inside scoop on the companies you’re interested in? Go in with background information on the companies you’ll be talking with! This workshop will teach you to use severalContinue reading “Learn & Create Workshop! Finding Company Information”
Banned Book Week 2019
Banned Book Week 2019 September 22-28, 2019 Banned Book Week, which was launched by the American Library Association (ALA) in 1982, “is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.” Typically held the last week in September, Banned Book Week highlights the value of free and open access to information and theContinue reading “Banned Book Week 2019”