Hey skeptical parents and guardians! We really wish we could provide childcare for you. Every year, we try to get someone(s) to volunteer to do it, and every year it doesn’t happen. BUT! We have left open possibilities. The Kalahari and Mojave rooms have been set aside for the kidlings. Read more…
Hello again, Skepti-Town! As we have had in prior years, we have a few resources available to attendees: Food Pantry — Hungry but broke? Swing by our food pantry for a snack or a meal. Donations are very welcome! For every item you bring, you get a raffle ticket! (limit Read more…
Boy howdy, Skepticon Town! Where has the time gone?! You need activities information, and stat! FRIDAY 1pm to 5pm — Blood Drive! Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will bring their mobile donation vehicle to drain us of our blood. Please bring your ID, give up a pint, and save Read more…
HELLO! We almost forgot to tell you about two new things at Skepticon this year! The first is that we will be changing our seating around in the Main hall so that the center sections will all have tables so that you may be able to utilize the space better. Read more…
Hello Skepticon world! We’re very super a lot excited to announce a last minute addition to our lineup: a panel! Introducing: Diversifying Atheist Voices Even after years of work on the problem, the atheist movement is still largely represented by white cishet men. We’ve put together a panel of Read more…
SUNDAY WORKSHOPS! Check out The Secular Women Workshops Track for Sunday! Sam Farooqui – “Finding Your Way Around Moose” Ex-Muslim issues can be really complicated for never-Muslims to parse. Frequently, never-Muslims fall prey to overcorrection, saviorism, or just plain silence. This workshop has been designed to educate never-Muslims on Read more…
Sunday WORKSHOPS! Check out The Skepticon Workshops Track for Sunday! Eric Wells, Cora Hanf, and Amy Slavin – “How to Create, Build and Maintain a Local Secular Group” “The Springfield Skeptics was formed from scratch in 2014 and since then has grown into a strong secular community providing a Read more…
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS! Check out The Secular Women Workshops Track for Saturday! Maddy Love and Marissa McCool – “Start your own podcast” So, you wanna start a podcast. Don’t miss out on Maddy and Marissa’s workshop on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Rebecca Hensler – “Deescalation” With every direct action, Read more…
Hey Skepticondlers! Open space technology is coming to Skepticon! Hosted by Benny Vimes, this self-organizing event will allow skepticon attendees an opportunity to bring the issues and subjects they consider most important to the skeptical and freethinking communities. Expect lively conversations and copious opportunities to learn.If you have ever wanted Read more…
Saturday WORKSHOPS! Check out The Skepticon Workshops Track for Saturday! Jude Lane – “Expressing Humanism Through Service” Following in the footsteps of our own Bentern(Ben + Intern), Jude Lane took it upon himself to join the Humanist Serice Corp after hearing Ben “SweaterVest” Blanchard speak at Skepticon 7! Now Read more…