HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU), along with Extra Life – the fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – is excited to host Games Week 2025! Taking place from November 10–13, Games Week features four distinctive events, each designed to inspire competition and community – and to raise money for Children's Miracle Network.

“Games Week is a really fun way to show off the diverse programs that we have here at HU! Everyone involved has their own unique way of changing the world through gaming, and we are delighted to partner with a group like Extra Life, who works so hard to raise money for a very worthy cause. We really hope that everyone will take a little bit of time out of their week to attend one of the events that we have planned.” – Dr. Ashley Harris, Program Lead for Esports Management, Production & Performance

Games Week 2025 Sponsored Events

 https://www.harrisburgu.edu/events/games-week-2025-extra-life-charity-fundraising/

Charity Game Night: Monday, November 10, 6–10 PM

Get expert coaching, try out new online and tabletop games, and try your hand at virtual reality (VR) setups. Monday Night Football will also be shown for all of you Eagles fans out there. Can't attend the event yourself? No problem! Use the ticket link below to sponsor an HU student to attend the event instead.

Location: 222 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor

Cost: $25 tickets (all proceeds go to Extra Life)

Get your tickets: Charity Game Night

https://www.harrisburgu.edu/events/games-week-2025-lectures-on-tap/

Lectures on Tap- Wednesday November 12^th 7pm-9pm

Come listen to lectures on gaming topics as you spend a night out with friends. HU’s Dr Kelly Boudreau and Tom Screech will be presenting. This is a 21+ event with optional brewery tours available.

“This event is a fun chance for the local community to support a great cause and listen to a nerd talk about Korean esports for an hour!” – Tom Screech, Instructor of Esports

Location: Troegs Independent Brewing, Hershey PA

Cost: $20 tickets (all proceeds go to Extra Life)

Get your tickets: Lectures on Tap

https://www.harrisburgu.edu/events/games-week-2025-design-showcase-open-house/

Design Showcase- Thursday November 13^th 3pm-5pm

HU’s Interactive Media and Game Design programs are excited to showcase exciting, design-forward work from the new School of Applied Media & Innovation. HU students will be showcasing virtual and tabletop games that they have created as part of their academic programs – come and support some up-and-coming game designers and see what HU students can do!

“Game Design students create games in every one of their four years at HU, and Dr. Boudreau and I are excited to show work from across the Game Design Curriculum,” said Dr. Greg-Loring Albrigt, Assistant Professor of Game Design. “Dr. Boudreau and I are looking forward to this opportunity for our students to talk about their games, put them in front of the public, and of course, make space for fun and play while supporting Extra Life.”

“Students in the Interactive Media program explore a broad spectrum of creative disciplines—including user experience (UX), visual design, digital marketing, and media production—developing real-world projects throughout their time at HU. We are proud to present the results of their creativity, technical expertise, and commitment to impactful, meaningful design.” – Dr. Sa Liu, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media

Location: 222 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor

Cost: Free to attend; Extra Life donation suggested but not required

https://www.harrisburgu.edu/events/games-week-2025-gaming-body-mechanics-clinic/

Gaming Body Mechanics Clinic: Thursday, November 13, 3–5 PM

Are you developing nagging aches and pains from your gaming or computer set up? Get professional advice and free screenings from HU's Physical Therapy department. Learn what simple adjustments that you can make to improve your outcomes.

Location: 222 Chestnut Street, 2^nd Floor

Cost: Free and open to the public; Extra Life donation suggested but not required

We can’t wait to see you at this unique inaugural event! Have questions about supporting or participating in Games Week 2025? Contact Dr. Ashley Harris.

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