Informatics Programs Events Calendar
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Please join us for a presentation and discussion with Benny Wollin, Music Composer and Sound Designer at Squish Studios.
Friday, October 23, 2026
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Please join us for a presentation and discussion with Amber Holkenbrink, Principal Experience Designer at Respawn Wisconsin. Amber Holkenbrink is a Principal Experience Designer currently working on Apex Legends. She has worked in the game industry for over 16 years and has contributed to the art, animation, and design of more than 30 titles.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Illini Esports Invitational
RecurringIt's time once again for our annual Illini Esports Invitational! This will be a two day event with player registration and community event participation information coming soon.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
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Illini Esports Invitational
RecurringIt's time once again for our annual Illini Esports Invitational! This will be a two day event with player registration and community event participation information coming soon.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Join us for our community building Town Hall event! We will share information about the new MS in Game Development, and showcase games we are working on and playing right now. We will also hear from our guest speaker Jeremy Moncauskas, Senior Level Designer at WB Games.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Join us for our December Town Hall with special Guest Speaker Shad Bradbury, Animator with Pixar Animations Studios. Shad Bradbury has worked in animation for over 20 years. He has worked at studios like Pixar, Sony, Tippet, and Rhythm and Hues. Some of his better known credits include, "Elio", "Coco", "Finding Dory", "Inside Out", and "Hotel Transylvania."
Friday, December 4, 2026
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The Fall 2026 Game Studies and Design Showcase will feature a day of play-testing for students to share their new games, designs, and game components. An agenda for the full day and keynote speaker will be announced soon!
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
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Join us for our community building January Town Hall event! We will share information about the new MS in Game Development, and showcase games we are working on and playing right now. We will also hear from our guest speaker, Tim Seeley, comic book creator of "Revival".
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
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At the February Town Hall, we will speak with VFX Artist Lisa Starc, Principal VFX Artist, at Monumental. Lisa Starc is a highly technical real time VFX artist with 20+ years of experience in the video game industry. Based in Austin, Texas, she has worked as a VFX artist at Netflix Games, Boss Fight Entertainment, Amazon Games, and High Voltage Software.
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Wednesday, April 21, 2027
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Welcome to our April Town Hall! At tonight's event we will hear from Melissa Austin, Senior Manager, Technical Art - Pokémon GO at Niantic, Inc. Melissa Austin has worked in the games industry for over 14 years, with dedicated experience in game engine technology and product development.
Friday, April 30, 2027
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The Spring 2027 Game Studies and Design Showcase will feature a day of play-testing for students to share their new games, designs, and game components. An agenda for the full day and keynote speaker will be announced soon!
