Schedule

Monday, February 15th 2016 

Sane-Game Jam Begins 9:00am, on-line
Theme: Refuge

Developers on Diversity: Web-Talk by Kate Edwards (Executive Director, International Game Developers Assocation), Dr. Farhad Javidi (CEO, Symbryo Corporation), and Sheri Graner Ray (Founder, Zombie Cat Studios) 1:00 - 2:00pm - Rowe 130 and on-line at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/256164365
Physical event is cancelled due to icy conditions at UNC Charlotte. However, the on-line event will take place as planned. Organized by Central Piedmont Community College's Simulation and Game Development Program and IGDA Charlotte.

The New Engine in Gaming: Talk by Michael Plianconis. 2:30 - 4:30 Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, LT1116. Organized by Central Piedmont Community College's Simulation and Game Development Program and IGDA Charlotte.

The History of Games for Women, presented by Aleigha Tucker

6:00-8:00pm Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus LV1118. Presented by IGDA Charlotte.

Tuesday, February 16th 2016

Strong Female Characters in Persion Mythology: Talk by Dr. Farhad Javidi (CEO, Simbryo Corporation, Executive Board Member of IDGA, and Chair of Simulation and Game Development at CPCC) 9:30 - 11:30 Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, LT1116. Organized by Central Piedmont Community College's Simulation and Game Development Program and IGDA Charlotte.
          
Faculty Gamification Coding Workshop: 11:30 AM- 1 PM, Fretwell 420

Interactive Faculty Workshop for Gamification Jam: 2-4 and 4-6 PM, Kennedy 221

Wednesday February 17th 2016

Workshop: Responding to Sexism, facilitated by Prof. Sarah Provencal (Winthrop University) 9:30 - 11:00, Cone 111, UNC Charlotte Campus. For more information, please contact Celine Latulipe (clatulip@uncc.edu). To register (limited to the first 50 people who sign up) see: http://goo.gl/forms/Rc2yo96idC

Panel Discussion - Strong Female Characters: Complicating the Role of Female Characters in Video Games, Film, Comics and Television. 12:30 - 1:30, Rowe 130 Panel Discussion led by Bobby Campbell. Panel Participants: Shannon Bauerle, Jennifer Byrd, Justin Cary, Kelly Finley, Erica Lennon, Laura Tamberelli, and Aaron Toscano.

Thursday, February 18th 2016

The Evolution of Female Characters in Games: Talk by Perry Courter, Vice Chair of IGDA Charlotte, and Instructor of Simulation and Game Development at CPCC. 9:30 - 11:30am, Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, LT1116. Organized by Central Piedmont Community College's Simulation and Game Development Program and IGDA Charlotte.

Empathy: Open Discussion about Women and Diversity in Games led by Marc Tucker (Faculty – Simulation and Game Development, Central Piedmont Community College) 1:00 - 2:00pm LT1118, Levine Technology Building, Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus.

Game Design for Women: Talk by Ellen Makkas. 2:00 - 4:00pm, Central Piedmont Community College, Central Campus, LT1116. Organized by Central Piedmont Community College's Simulation and Game Development Program and IGDA Charlotte.

Keynote Speaker: Anita Sarkeesian
I'll Make a Man Out of You: Redefining Strong Female Characters
7:00pm, McKnight Hall, UNC Charlotte Campus

Note: Please bring a valid UNC Charlotte Student, Faculty, or Staff ID to attend this event. Tickets will be provided to those who are not part of the campus community, as supplies last. Contact heatherfreeman@uncc.edu if you would like to reserve a ticket for yourself or your students. Those without a ticket OR a valid campus ID will not be admitted. Plan ahead, and do not bring bags and backpacks. These will be searched if brought. Last, film and video are strictly prohibited during this event.

Friday, February 19th, 2016

"Queer Gamers Coast to Coast" Video Presentation: 3:00 PM, Rowe 130

Speaker: Melissa MacCoubrey: 7:00 PM, Rowe 130

Saturday February 20th, 2016

Sane-Game Jam Ends Midnight, on-line

Sunday February 21st, 2016

Sane-Game Jam Awards Announced Virtually Time TBA, On-line

RELATED EVENTS

Danielle Citron, "Why Stopping Online Harassment is Good for Free Speech" February 23rd, 2:00 - 3:00pm, Cone 113.  https://ethics.uncc.edu/news-events/danielle-citron-why-stopping-online-harassment-good-free-speech

Gabriela R. Richard, "Intersectionality at Play: The importance of understanding gendered intersections with race/ethnicity, sexuality and identity in game culture"
February 4th, 2:00-3:30pm, Cone 210. http://ethics.uncc.edu/news-events/gabriela-richard-intersectionality-play-importance-understanding-gendered-intersections- 

Talk by Mary Ann Franks March 14th, time and location TBA.

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http://facilities.uncc.edu/our-services/maps

For a map to CPCC events, please visit
http://www.cpcc.edu/campuses/central/directions-map