Hi all,

We are in the middle of our board game run of the lecture series at the moment, moving from D&D to Pax Viking and, next week, to Secret Hitler, a game that is basically an excuse to lie to and yell at your friends. These are, of course, anti-social behaviors and yet the magic of games is that they not only sanction such behavior but actually invert it into something that everyone is enjoying while it’s going on. Our lecture will come from Prof. Derek Hansen in the College of Engineering. Join us, as always, at 4pm in 

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Dear Y Play Games enthusiasts,

There aren't that many classes taught on campus that focus on games, and one of them is going to be held this spring. Prof. Michael Call's Interdisciplinary Humanities 280 class will feature both analog and video games, explore concepts for analyzing them, and discuss how games can be included into the broader cultural conversation. You can see the attached flyer for some additional details. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Prof. Call ([log in to unmask]). 

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