From perseverance to self-worth, learning how to forgive to going "Plus Ultra", anime is full of genuinely good life lessons that can inspire us in the real world. Participants: J.C. Horvath (mod), Lyda Morehouse, Lathan Murrell
Come hear sci-fi author and therapist Lee Brontide discuss the rapidly expanding future of embedded cybernetics and what psychology has to say about the nuanced ways that cybernetics could impact mental health--with both real and fictional examples. Participants: Lee Brontide
Have you ever watched PowerPoint Karaoke at CONvergence and said to yourself, "I want to try that!"? Now is your chance! Come to our open mic for a chance to get up and test your mettle against some of our classic slides! Participants: Windy Bowlsby, Angela Fox, Melissa Sue Kaercher, Andrea Ropella
How do you introduce your loved ones to board games if they don't have any experience with them (or are littles or olds)? What games work well to get people hooked on the hobby? Participants: Renate Fiora Hyer (mod), Chris William Malone, Nybieee, Amber Raden, Nick the Board Game Librarian
Libraries are more than books--they're safe havens, community hubs, archives of knowledge, and launchpads for curiosity. As funding and access become battlegrounds, it's time to rediscover why libraries are irreplaceable. Participants: Jeff Grapevine (mod), Andrea Herman, Jennifer L Klumpp, Morgan Strickland, Nick the Board Game Librarian
How can we as parents, friends, and family members best support the queer kids in our lives? Whether it's gender identity, sexuality, fashion, education, and/or social skills, there's more to support than unconditional love. Participants: Nick Fox (mod), Annie Fleschner, Kenzie Fleschner, Kiki Joy Latham, Eric Alexander Norton
Another year and another batch of the finest movie and TV scores we could round up! Find out which ones we picked from 2025! Participants: Dave Margosian, Kayla McGrady, Duck Washington
