The game is afoot! On November 6–7, 2025, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus will host the next chapter of the Playposium – Lincoln. Like last year, the event will be hosted in a hybrid format, so those who are not able to attend in person can still participate in the fun.
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To register, either sign in using SSO or create a new account. Then select "Playposium 2025" from the list of upcoming events and complete your registration.
This year’s theme, “Get a Clue: Exploring the Mystery of Play in Higher Education,” invites faculty and staff to put on their detective hats and join the investigation into how play shapes teaching and learning. Here are a few things to look forward to during this two-day event:
Our Head Detective, Dr. Alison James, gets our investigation going with a discussion on what play is and what it can look like in higher education
Several other sleuths share their cases
Work through clues with fellow gumshoes at dinner on Thursday before taking part in a murder mystery
Explore a digital escape room
Get into character with a panel on role-play games and resources
Get practical tips on bringing play into your teaching
Full schedule details will be posted in October.
Registration is open to everyone, so anyone is welcome to attend either in person or on Zoom. Details:
Who can attend: Anyone!
Cost: Registration is free for participants within Nebraska; $25 for participants outside Nebraska.
Location: UNL East Campus Union and Zoom.
There is A-lot and metered parking on the north side of the East Campus Union.
Zoom links will be sent out the day before the event begins.
Format: This is a hybrid event, so participants can attend in person or on Zoom.
Play often requires vulnerability, so the program will NOT be recorded.
Meals: A buffet dinner on Thursday evening will be provided; lunch for both days will be on your own.
Coffee and iced tea will be available throughout the day.
There are several options for lunch within walking or close driving distance, including Cultiva, Valentino’s, and the East Campus Dining Center.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin Bauer (ebauer2@unl.edu) or Julia Remsik Larsen (jremsiklarsen2@nebraska.edu).
Schedule
Day 1 - November 6
| 8:30 am | Registration Opens |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 - 10:45 am | Keynote Speaker: Alison James, PhD |
| 10:45 - 11:00 am | Break |
| 11:00 am - 12:15 pm | Sessions |
| 12:15 - 1:15 pm | Lunch on your own |
| 1:30 - 2:15 pm | Speed Sessions |
| 2:15 - 2:20 pm | Break |
| 2:20 - 4:40 pm | Sessions |
| 4:40 - 4:45 pm | Closing for Day 1 |
| 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Buffet dinner at East Campus |
| 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Murder Mystery event hosted by Escape Lincoln |
Day 2 - November 7
| 8:30 am | Registration Opens |
| 9:00 - 9:05 am | Opening for Day 2 |
| 9:05 - 10:30 am | Panel: Reacting to the Past |
| 10:30 - 10:45 am | Break |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Sessions |
| 12:15 - 1:15 pm | Lunch on your own |
| 1:30 - 3:45 pm | Sessions |
| 3:45 - 4:00 pm | Event Closing |
