Come learn a new skill!
Does your web presence need a makeover? Want to perfect your photos in Photoshop? Interested in creating your own podcast? The R.B. House Undergraduate Library offers free workshops each semester to teach you these things and more!
SkillfUL Tech Workshops will be held via Zoom or in person at the Undergraduate Library. We will introduce you to some of the latest digital tools that you can use in class, on the job, or for fun!
SkillfUL Tech Workshops for Summer 2023
Introduction to WordPress (Classic Editor)
Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10am
Join us in person (Undergraduate Library Rm 124) or via Zoom (Link will be sent day before class)
Description: Have you inherited a WordPress site that uses the classic editor? This session will teach you how to use the editor to update existing pages. If you want to make your own new site, sign up for the July 6th session!
Introduction to Audacity
Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 2pm
Join us in person (Undergraduate Library Rm 124) or via Zoom (Link will be sent day before class)
Description: Have some voiceover that’s underwhelming? Your podcast audio fizzling where it should be sizzling? Just need to edit an audio file? This session will show you how to use the freeware program Audacity to edit audio files. Please download the Audacity program from https://www.audacityteam.org/ before the class.
Introduction to WordPress (Block Editor)
Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2pm
Join us in person (Undergraduate Library Rm 124) or via Zoom (Link will be sent day before class)
Description: Gotta create a website, looking to finally start that departmental blog or post that annual report online? This session will show you how to create a site on tarheels.com how to make the site look great (using the block editor)!
Create a flyer in Adobe Express
Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10am
Join us in person (Undergraduate Library Rm 124) or via Zoom (Link will be sent day before class)
Description: Need to get the word out about a meeting, research talk, orientation, or event? We can help! Join us to learn how to create a great flyer, on the fly (or taking your time) with Adobe Express!
Introduction to the Media & Design Center
Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10am
Join us in the Media & Design Center Lab
Description: Need a documentary or a movie? Want to add a media assignment to your course? Looking to create a podcast, short film, or research poster – but don’t know how to get started? The Media & Design Center in the Undergraduate Library can help! This session will give an overview of all the services available to faculty, staff, and students with the MDC.