XR Club at UMD

Events

The XR Club hosts many events from Beat Saber nights to Blender workshops. Be sure to join our Discord and our Google Calendar so that you'll never miss an event!

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Reality Night

December 9, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
In Person: AVW3258

Come join the XR Club for its final event of the semester! In this special event, we will recognize our outstanding members, recap the semester, and allow people to try out nearly all of our XR equipment to their heart's content. We'll give special thanks for all of your support over the past semester, and we can't wait to see you next year!

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Unity/C# Pro Tips

November 22, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Person: AVW3258

Maybe you're a beginner at Unity and C#, or perhaps you are cracked and have been making games every day since you were born (please be friends with me). In either case, we think we have something to offer you to level up your skills! In this workshop, we will cover more in-depth topics like Unity Events, coroutines, UniTask, C# design patterns, and much more.

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Lab Meet - 11/15

November 15, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Person: AVW4176

Welcome to another Lab Meet! We will start by getting you up to speed with all the latest XR news and opportunities over the past few weeks, and then we will discuss project updates. Feel free to play some Beat Saber and hangout with other club members!

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Intro to XR and Unity @ AWC

November 14, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
In Person: IRB0324

We are hosting a workshop for AWC this week on the basics of XR and Unity! Join us if you want a quick refresher on the XR technology and how to use Unity.

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Lab Meet - 11/8

November 8, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Person: AVW4176

Welcome to another Lab Meet! We will start by getting you up to speed with all the latest XR news and opportunities over the past few weeks, and then we will discuss project updates. Feel free to play some Beat Saber and hangout with other club members!

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Intro to VR with Unity

November 1, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Person: AVW3258

Have you dreamed of making your own virtual reality game? In this workshop, we cover the basics of creating a virtual-reality application within Unity. Learn why Unity is utilized for virtual-reality games, how to set up a basic scene, and create simple interactions within. Towards the end, we will build a live demo that utilizes the concepts that we will have demonstrated. If you would like to follow along, bring your laptop and make sure that a Unity 2022 or higher is installed!

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Beat Saber @ UMCP Gaming Fall 2024 LAN

October 26, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
In Person: IRB0324

The time has come. You know it. We all know it. It's your favorite game (probably, statistically speaking). It's my favorite game. That's right, it's time for our Beat Saber tournament! Join us at the UMCP Gaming Fall 2024 LAN as we face off to get the highest scores we can. Not a Beat Saber Pro? Ha sucks for yo- I mean, that's no worry at all! We will also have casual stations where all are welcome to play.

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Lab Meet + Intro to Blender Workshop

October 25, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Person: AVW3258

Welcome to another Lab Meet! We will start by getting you up to speed with all the latest XR news and opportunities over the past few weeks, and then we will discuss project updates. Then, we'll move on to our Intro to Blender workshop: Have you ever wanted to learn how to 3D model? Perhaps you want to pick up basic skills that can lead you to designing your own worlds and digital avatars? Well, look no further than this workshop! Join us this Friday as we cover the basics of Blender: understanding what it is, how to navigate its interface, and how to model a basic object.

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Lab Meet + Shader Graph Workshop

October 18, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Person: AVW3258

Welcome to another Lab Meet! We will start by getting you up to speed with all the latest XR news and opportunities over the past few weeks, and then we will discuss project updates. Then, we'll move on to our Unity Shader Graph workshop: Have you wondered how video games can create beautiful and intricate visual effects, all while running smoothly? What’s so special about a graphics card, and why does my computer need one? We will discuss the answers to these questions while you learn the basics about computer graphics, shaders, and how they power video games. Then, you will employ those basic concepts to create your very own visual effects through Unity’s shader graph. No prior experience is required for this workshop, we welcome all who are interested! Afterward, feel free to play some Beat Saber in our lab and hang out with other club members!

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Lab Meet - 10/11

October 11, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In Person: AVW 4176

Welcome to another Lab Meet! We will start by getting you up to speed with all the latest XR news and opportunities over the past few weeks, and then we will discuss project updates. We'll provide drinks and snacks (while supplies last), and afterwards, feel free to play some Beat Saber and hangout with other club members!