Game Studies and Design
Tuesday, September 15, 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.
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, March 10, 2027
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!
