Blue Stool Talks
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Academic Local Community Engagement |
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Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Charles Bashaw, Associate Professor Linda Goodrum, Academic Operations Manager Erik Shonstrom, Associate Professor |
| Primary Contact | Charles Bashaw |
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Description
The Blue Stool Project is a series of flash lectures given on the Champlain College campus, appearing in the central courtyard with a goal of addressing topics that might not normally come up in the classroom. This engaging, open conversation style of teaching/learning was conceived by Bob Selby and further refined during monthly occurrences.
Blue Stool talks are opportunities for Champlain College faculty and staff to share their passion for learning and ideas with students (and others) outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to attend. The talks are meant to provoke thought, deepen understanding, and encourage listeners to reconsider ways of knowing. The topics may or may not be controversial in subject matter, but all aim to provide opportunities for listeners to learn.
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Champlain College Esports
Champlain Cybersecurity Club
Champlain Eco-Reps
Champlain Film Society
Champlain Lego Club
Champlain Mathematics Club
Champlain Production Club
Champlain Young Democratic Socialist of America
Chivomengro
D.R.E.A.M
Design Club
Digital Forensics Association
Environmental Club
International Business Club
Motion Magic
Phi Alpha Honor Society
Students Demand Action
The Crossover
The Well
Willard & Maple
Women in Cybersecurity
Women In Film
Womxn in Technology
Champlain College Esports
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Local Community Engagement Social Sports, Recreation, & Intramurals |
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Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Raymond Graham Gombes, Club President / Third Year Representative Jonathan Pacheco, Second Year Representative Admin Ritter Redfield, Second Year Representative Admin Mark Headley, Fourth Year Representative Admin Christian Konczal, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Raymond Graham Gombes |
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Description
Champlain Club/College Esports (CCE) is a student run club that looks to provide a space for gaming and esports for all Champlain students who are passionate about gaming culture. We look to push the limits of esports and engage all students in club events that are centered around social interaction, fun, and of course, gaming. Being diverse and inclusive are our objectives as we look to make esports available to everyone and accommodate any game a student(s) want to build a team for. CCE is focused on gaming, esports, and bringing together a community of individuals who are passionate about video games.
Learn About Our Esports Program
Location
Visit Champlain Esports at Lakeside!
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Champlain Cybersecurity Club
| Type |
Academic Social |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Laila Martinez, President James Nicholls, Vice President Michael Ng, Upperclassmen Rep Nilufer Gungor, Underclassmen Rep Aidan Smith, Underclassmen Rep Hannelore Sanokklis, Marketing Joseph Eastman, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Laila Martinez |
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| Connect Online |
Discord |
Description
The Champlain Cybersecurity Club (CCSC) is an academic and social club focused on providing students with the opportunity to explore interesting topics within the realm of cybersecurity. This year, club leadership is focused on academic, personal, and professional development. Meetings are open to all majors, and we encourage students with alternative academic backgrounds to participate!
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Champlain Eco-Reps
| Type |
Local Community Engagement Student Leadership |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Primary Contact | TBD |
| Connect Online |
Facebook Personal Website |
Description
Take action and become a leader for a better planet!
Eco-Reps are peer educators within college residence halls that model environmentally responsible living behaviors and conduct education and outreach to fellow residents. They are trained and coordinated by the Office of Sustainability on a weekly basis to create monthly themes that provide information and activities focused within the residential areas on campus, and more broadly throughout campus.
Eco-Reps’ goals are to:
- Increase student engagement and community building through peer leadership
- Increase environmental behaviors on campus like waste reduction, energy and water conservation, alternative methods of transportation, and conscious consumption.
Champlain Film Society
| Type |
Academic Art & Entertainment |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Kaylee Hunt, President Christian Portugal, Vice President John Rasmussen, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Kaylee Hunt |
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Instagram |
Description
Champlain Film Society is a club for all years and all majors to discuss anything and everything film related. We strive to build a community among our members that will support them throughout their time at Champlain. In addition to collaborating, we provide guest speakers, equipment demos, and student screenings for anyone to join.
Champlain Lego Club
| Type |
Art & Entertainment Local Community Engagement |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Andrew Tolbert, President Zachary Cullin, Vice President Nicholas Petronic, Treasurer Michael Coleman, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Andrew Tolbert |
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Discord |
Description
The Champlain Lego club strives to bring a safe, welcoming environment to the Champlain College campus by using the wonderful world of Legos. In this club we meet weekly to socialize, relax, talk about Lego news, and of course build Legos! We also will host events for non club members to explore and engage with other creative minds to build legos and connections alike.
Champlain Mathematics Club
| Type |
Academic Social |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
William Box, President Lizzie Cornett, Communications Officer Michael Opperman, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | William Box |
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Description
The Champlain College Math Club is a space for students to grow and explore their interests in mathematics. Come listen to talks given by students demonstrating the unique ways that math intersects with our lives and individual majors, explore how the artistic process can be combined with mathematical thinking to create unique art, and help the Burlington community by volunteering to tutor younger students.
Champlain Production Club
| Type |
Academic Art & Entertainment |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Harland Kissel, President Miguel Kirsch, Vice President Janet Weinstein , Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Harland Kissel |
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| Connect Online |
Discord |
Description
The Production Club brings together students from several majors to produce a variety of video and audio content. We work on students’ passion projects that may fall outside the curriculum of classes. We also shoot videos for several local businesses to use on their websites and social media.
Champlain Young Democratic Socialist of America
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Local Community Engagement Political |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Benjamin Emag, Co-Chair Colin Colbert, Co-Chair Morgan Smith, Co-Chair Gary Scudder, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Benjamin Emag |
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| Connect Online |
Discord |
Description
The Champlain College Chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America club is dedicated to bettering the lives of students, supporting workers rights, and upholding democratic values on campus.
Chivomengro
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Academic Art & Entertainment Student Publications |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Clara MacMeekin, Editor-In-Chief Erik Shonstrom, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Clara MacMeekin |
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Personal Website X |
Description
Chivomengro aims to publish a monthly zine of personal essays, satire, and cultural commentary. The staff loves to include graphically driven pieces, such as comics or graphic literature, that speak to the college experience.
Chivomengro stays true to its commitment to the writer—contributors have the freedom to submit what they want. The editorial team takes great pride in publishing essays on the human experience, including reviews of pop culture, music, movies, and satire pieces. Chivomengro highly encourages submissions from Champlain College students and remains open for reading on a rolling basis.
For more information, visit the Chivomengro website!
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D.R.E.A.M
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Diversity & Inclusion Local Community Engagement |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Raina Moore, Mentor Coordinator Tran Foerg, Faculty Advisor Kate Guay, Co-Chair |
| Primary Contact | Raina Moore |
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| Connect Online |
Instagram Personal Website |
Description
DREAM is a mentorship program that works with youth from low-income households across Vermont, Boston, and Philadelphia. Our mission is to help close the opportunity gap by providing opportunities for local youth to engage in. Members of Champlain’s chapter mentor Vermont youth through social and educational enrichment activities in the greater Burlington area and here on campus. Our programming provides memorable experiences for mentees that broadens their horizons and encourages exploration.
Design Club
| Type |
Academic Art & Entertainment |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Ariana Calder, President Olivia Keaney, Vice President Robin Perlah, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Ariana Calder |
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| Connect Online |
Discord |
Description
The Design Club is a place for students from any major to connect with others who have an interest in graphic design. We’ll engage in group and individual project activities, peer review critiques on personal and academic projects, go on occasional trips to local design companies and art galleries, and invite industry professional guest speakers. The goal is to have fun and explore design outside of the classroom and progress professionally in a supportive environment.
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Digital Forensics Association
| Type | Academic |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Yehuda Bollen, Co-President James Cangelosi, Co-President Fatima Omerovic, Vice President Nate Kreit, 2nd Year Representative Cece Ehgotz, 3rd Year Representative Adam Hachem, 4th Year Representative Joe Eastman, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Alayna Cash |
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| Connect Online |
Discord |
Description
The Digital Forensics Association (DFA) is a dynamic student organization that meets biweekly. Open to students and faculty from all divisions, DFA offers an engaging platform to explore the intricacies of investigating, analyzing, and recovering digital evidence from electronic devices and digital systems. Students hear from professionals currently working in the field, present on topics they have a passion for, and engage with others during fun interactive events such as hands-on Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, hardware hacking nights, and pizza and movie nights!
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Environmental Club
| Type |
Academic Local Community Engagement |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Madeleine Fenstermaker, Co-Head Quinn Bailey, Co-Head Valerie Esposito, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Madeleine Fenstermaker |
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| Connect Online |
Instagram |
Description
The Environmental Club strives to gather like-minded students together to create a cleaner campus and Burlington community. We host weekly trash clean-ups, film showings, and weekly meetings on Tuesdays to foster important environmental conversations. The Environmental Club creates a space for students from all majors and backgrounds to come together to care for our campus and community.
International Business Club
| Type |
Academic Diversity & Inclusion Political |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Briar Gagne, President Ciaran Buckley, Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Briar Gagne |
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Discord |
Description
Have a seat and chat for a while! The International Business Club is a round table for open academic discussion about international experiences and events fostering critical thinking and diverse perspectives. We prepare students to look at issues from different angles, both by exploring different cultures, and creating an inclusive space where we respectfully share and discuss diverse opinions. We host guest speaker events on occasion, as well as our popular bi-annual Montreal trip!
Motion Magic
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Academic Art & Entertainment |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Halle Fulton, President Caio Batista, Vice-President Fatima ReyesArana, Secretary Felipe Lega, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Halle Fulton |
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Instagram Discord |
Description
Motion Magic is a student-run club that aims to create a dedicated and inviting space for animation majors to learn and grow together. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert animator, we’re open to students from any background. The Motion Magic club focus on providing a sense of community and support so that you can have your questions answered and complete your assignments. We will also have fun activities, such as movie nights or trips that help us build connections with one another.
Location
Motion Magic meets in CCM 424 on Fridays from 7:30 – 9:00 PM.
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Phi Alpha Honor Society
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Academic Diversity & Inclusion Local Community Engagement |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Alexandra Silva, President Tarn Foerg, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Alexandra Silva |
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Email Us |
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Instagram |
Description
Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society is a nationally affiliated honor society. We host academic scholarship and social work activities centered on social justice and humanitarian values. Students in this group get to engage in on campus and community-based activities that support scholarly recognition and professional readiness. We support a culture of achievement and inclusion in everything we do.
Students Demand Action
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Local Community Engagement Political |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Laurel Papera, SDA Group Leader Arijia Hartel, Head of Marketing Maya Houston, Digital Designer Professor Banfill, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Laurel Papera |
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Email Us |
Description
Students Demand Action is a network within Everytown for Gun Safety that reaches out to passionate students and channels their energy into the fight against gun violence. Our generation has grown up in gun violence that has worsened even through the COVID-19 pandemic. We should not fear for our lives at school, sporting events, or concerts. Gun violence needs to end, which is why we are going to educate and prepare students and registered voters and work together to advocate for safer schools, homes, and cities.
The Crossover
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Academic Student Publications |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Kelley Lebahn, Editor-In-Chief Tanya Lee Stone, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Kelley Lebahn |
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Email Us |
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Personal Website X |
Description
Written by students, for students.
The Crossover is a digital publication serving as the “Intersection of News, Arts, and Culture at Champlain College.” It provides an honest and independent view of Champlain’s campus and culture through an authentic and informative perspective by researching relevant issues and events while following open and transparent reporting practices.
Four main categories allow for a diverse platform of featured stories:
- News pieces include relevant happenings around campus—and sometimes at the national level—that provide critical information to the Champlain community.
- Feature pieces are human-interest stories with in-depth research and careful planning.
- Opinion pieces delve into the unique views of the students writing them.
- Culture pieces showcase the social atmosphere on campus, as well as the city of Burlington, including reviews and advice columns.
The Crossover’s staff is made up of writers, section editors, copy editors, photographers, artists, a social media manager, and an editor-in-chief. If you want to join our team, or contribute a story, email champlaincrossover@gmail.com with your pitch or completed draft for feedback!
Got a hot tip? The “Tip Us Off” section allows the Champlain community to submit anonymous news/tips to The Crossover.
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The Well
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Academic Student Publications |
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| Semester | Fall Semester |
| Primary Contact | Sheila Liming |
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Description
The Well is an evolving, collaborative publication produced by Champlain students enrolled in the Professional Writing Program’s Magazine Publishing course (WRT-215). Topics and themes vary each semester, as students take charge and mold each issue in accordance with their collective priorities and interests.
Students oversee every aspect of The Well, contributing to its written content, design, editing, and marketing. One issue is published each semester the course is offered.
Read local coverage of the inaugural publication of The Well in Seven Days here.
Willard & Maple
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Academic Art & Entertainment Student Publications |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Samantha Taxter, Editor-In-Chief Sheila Liming, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Sheila Liming |
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Email Us |
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Instagram Personal Website Discord |
Description
Willard & Maple is the oldest running student publication on campus. Champlain’s student-run literary magazine, publishes annual issues that feature visual art, poetry, short fiction, and nonfiction each year. Its mission is to broadcast the diverse and powerful voices in the Champlain community out to the world.
Willard & Maple accepts submissions from the Champlain community. Guidelines for submissions are on its website, as is a link to W&M’s Submittable page. Willard & Maple staff engage in a democratic voting process to determine acceptances.
The Willard & Maple office is not a traditional college-magazine workplace. Students completely take charge of the editorial process, and the review board for submissions is entirely composed of young writers. Nobody’s here to pour coffee and punch copy.
Interested in joining? Email willardandmaple@champlain.edu —the staff is looking forward to connecting with you
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Women in Cybersecurity
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Academic Diversity & Inclusion |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Hannelore Sanokklis, President Nilufer Gungor, Vice President Molly Shapiro, Secretary Melanie Brown, Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Hannelore Sanokklis |
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Email Us |
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Discord |
Description
The Champlain College Women in CyberSecurity Club (WiCyS) creates an inclusive space for women to explore and excel in cybersecurity. As part of a national chapter, we offer networking and mentorship opportunities with industry professionals. Our events, such as ‘Ice Cream and Incident Response,’ resume nights, and ‘Troubleshooting Tricks and Treats,’ are both social and technical, providing members with valuable skills and connections. Members also have the opportunity to attend the free annual WiCyS conference, further enhancing their professional development.
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Women In Film
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Academic Art & Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
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Rosalie Bibona, President TBD, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Rosalie Bibona |
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Email Us |
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Instagram |
Description
Our goal is to create a welcoming space for women and non-binary people working in film to get to know each other and feel supported. We do demos, screen movies, work on projects together, and more!
Womxn in Technology
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Academic Diversity & Inclusion Social |
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| Semester |
Fall Semester Spring Semester |
| Officers |
Savannah Ciak, President Lily Pouliot, Vice President Sierra Blume, Game Representative Genesis Bautista Sanchez, Underclassmen Representative Jessica Mcilree, Underclassmen Representative Hannelore Sanokklis, Marketing Lead Melanie Brown, Faculty Advisor |
| Primary Contact | Savannah Ciak |
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Description
The Womxn in Technology Club offers a safe and supportive space for students who are considered minorities in the field of technology. While the club mainly focuses on the experiences of students who are minorities in regard to gender (female-identifying and gender non-conforming), all students are welcome. Diverse experiences and perspectives are what our club is all about! Join us for a mix of community building and technical nights, where we invite guest speakers, talk about different technologies folks are interested in, and do hands-on educational activities and labs.
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