Community Choices, in collaboration with Imbibe Urbana, 25 O'Clock Brewing Company, and the Urbana Park District, presents:
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What is the UnConference?
The Unconference is an open source skill-sharing event that invites the community to come teach and learn together, battle isolation, and build community.
This FREE community event will kick off Friday with a keynote speaker and a blank calendar. Then people like you will volunteer to teach one hour sessions on Saturday afternoon. Saturday Unconference sessions are open to all. Come check it out!
We're all teachers and we're all learners.
Come find out who's doing cool things around you.
Share the cool thing you do.
Connect with people.
This FREE community event will kick off Friday with a keynote speaker and a blank calendar. Then people like you will volunteer to teach one hour sessions on Saturday afternoon. Saturday Unconference sessions are open to all. Come check it out!
We're all teachers and we're all learners.
Come find out who's doing cool things around you.
Share the cool thing you do.
Connect with people.
Follow The UnConference Facebook Event for current updates! |
Learn more about the UnConference from our WIXY 100.3FM interview! |
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FRIDAY, JUNE 7 |
SATURDAY, JUNE 8 |
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FRIDAY CALENDAR BUILD
25 O'CLOCK BREWING COMPANY 6PM-8PM 208 W GRIGGS ST, URBANA IL |
SATURDAY SESSIONS
25 O'CLOCK BREWING COMPANY, PHILLIPS RECREATION CENTER, INDEPENDENT MEDIA CENTER (IMC) 12:30PM - 4:30PM |
AFTER - PARTY AT 25 O'CLOCK BREWING COMPANY
STARTS AT 5PM
The Sessions
You create the calendar. You lead the sessions.
Examples of possible sessions include:
How to make wire jewelry
Telling Stories: How to Create an Oral History
A guide to writing poetry
Cooking Comfort Food: Mac & Cheese Casserole
Yoga for Everyone!
What is Mindfulness and How do I Practice It?
Harness Your Inner Wrestler!
How to write a Wikipedia article
Watch & Discuss: The Twilight Zone
UnConference sessions can feature any skill you want to share with your community. Just try to make your sessions interactive, collaborative, fun!
We are building the Session Calendar at 6pm on Friday, June 7th at 25 O'Clock Brewing Company!
Examples of possible sessions include:
How to make wire jewelry
Telling Stories: How to Create an Oral History
A guide to writing poetry
Cooking Comfort Food: Mac & Cheese Casserole
Yoga for Everyone!
What is Mindfulness and How do I Practice It?
Harness Your Inner Wrestler!
How to write a Wikipedia article
Watch & Discuss: The Twilight Zone
UnConference sessions can feature any skill you want to share with your community. Just try to make your sessions interactive, collaborative, fun!
We are building the Session Calendar at 6pm on Friday, June 7th at 25 O'Clock Brewing Company!
Phillips Recreation Center
Fitness Room
12:30pm-1:30pm - Dancing for Folks Who Don't Like Dancing! - Simple dance moves for folks who do not feel comfortable dancing in public spaces!
12:30pm-1:30pm (outside) - Clarissa's Boot Camp - Come get a full body workout!
2:00pm-3:00pm - Hula Hoop Dance - Basic hula hoop tricks on and off body
3:30pm-4:30pm - Basic Self-Defense - Learn to defend yourself against punches, holds, and grabs from behind
Kitchen
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Basics to crocheting - Learning the basic stitches with hands on practice.
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Sing Along, Play Along - Bring your instrument and or voice for some live music.
3:30pm-4:30pm - Social Media Basics for a New Small Business - How to promote your business on FB, IG, Twitter, NextDoor and other platforms
Independent Media Center
The Sun Room
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Origins of Pride - Pride history and craft!
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Human Library - Talk to people who are acting as 'books' about their life experiences!
3:30pm - 4:30pm - Button Making and Design (In Makerspace) - Hands-on learning on designing buttons and making the physical buttons
The Main Room
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Basics to Crocheting - Learning the basic stitches with hands on practice.
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Sing Along, Play Along - Bring your instrument and or voice for some live music.
3:30pm - 4:30pm - Social Media Basics for a New Small Business - How to promote your business on FB, IG, Twitter, NextDoor and other platforms
25 O'Clock Brewing Company
12:30pm -1:30pm - Introduction to Miniature Horses - Come learn about the types of horses, colors, and breeds!
2:00pm - 3:00pm (**outside**) - Parkour! - Learn parkour basics!
2:00pm - 3:00pm (**outside**) - Compost 101 - Learn how to recycle food waste to grow more food!
3:30pm - 4:30pm - National Parks of the USA - Learn about 10 of our National Parks in the USA! Learn about where to travel in the parks for fun, food, and must-see sites!
3:30pm - 4:30pm (**outside**) - Walking the Labyrinth: A tool for contemplation and spiritual wellness - Info about the benefits of labyrinth walking, including how you can use walking as a toll for mindfulness, relaxation, and spiritual connection and walk the labyrinth near Carle Hospital.
Fitness Room
12:30pm-1:30pm - Dancing for Folks Who Don't Like Dancing! - Simple dance moves for folks who do not feel comfortable dancing in public spaces!
12:30pm-1:30pm (outside) - Clarissa's Boot Camp - Come get a full body workout!
2:00pm-3:00pm - Hula Hoop Dance - Basic hula hoop tricks on and off body
3:30pm-4:30pm - Basic Self-Defense - Learn to defend yourself against punches, holds, and grabs from behind
Kitchen
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Basics to crocheting - Learning the basic stitches with hands on practice.
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Sing Along, Play Along - Bring your instrument and or voice for some live music.
3:30pm-4:30pm - Social Media Basics for a New Small Business - How to promote your business on FB, IG, Twitter, NextDoor and other platforms
Independent Media Center
The Sun Room
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Origins of Pride - Pride history and craft!
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Human Library - Talk to people who are acting as 'books' about their life experiences!
3:30pm - 4:30pm - Button Making and Design (In Makerspace) - Hands-on learning on designing buttons and making the physical buttons
The Main Room
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Basics to Crocheting - Learning the basic stitches with hands on practice.
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Sing Along, Play Along - Bring your instrument and or voice for some live music.
3:30pm - 4:30pm - Social Media Basics for a New Small Business - How to promote your business on FB, IG, Twitter, NextDoor and other platforms
25 O'Clock Brewing Company
12:30pm -1:30pm - Introduction to Miniature Horses - Come learn about the types of horses, colors, and breeds!
2:00pm - 3:00pm (**outside**) - Parkour! - Learn parkour basics!
2:00pm - 3:00pm (**outside**) - Compost 101 - Learn how to recycle food waste to grow more food!
3:30pm - 4:30pm - National Parks of the USA - Learn about 10 of our National Parks in the USA! Learn about where to travel in the parks for fun, food, and must-see sites!
3:30pm - 4:30pm (**outside**) - Walking the Labyrinth: A tool for contemplation and spiritual wellness - Info about the benefits of labyrinth walking, including how you can use walking as a toll for mindfulness, relaxation, and spiritual connection and walk the labyrinth near Carle Hospital.
How do I attend an UnConference?
By being present. The UnConference is a community-led event featuring sessions organized by people who want to share their interests with YOU! Some session leaders will be experts and others will be new practitioners looking to expand their community. The UnConference is your opportunity to find your people, learn something new, and get inspired to lead a session next year!
Flexibility will be your greatest strength at The UnConference. There will be sessions you are interested in on the Session Calendar and there will be things you have never heard of before. Try to engage with as many things as possible! You never know what you might enjoy.
If you are really passionate about a particular hobby that doesn't appear on the Session Calendar, then you should add it! Leading an UnConference session is easier than it sounds!
Flexibility will be your greatest strength at The UnConference. There will be sessions you are interested in on the Session Calendar and there will be things you have never heard of before. Try to engage with as many things as possible! You never know what you might enjoy.
If you are really passionate about a particular hobby that doesn't appear on the Session Calendar, then you should add it! Leading an UnConference session is easier than it sounds!
Interested in leading a session?
Community Choices is offering optional session leader workshops for anyone wanting to lead a skill-sharing session at the UnConference. The dates for the workshops are:
Thursday, May 2nd - 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Champaign Library, Room 222
Thursday, May 30th - 5:30pm-6:30pm - Champaign Library, Room 222
Free and open to the public! Come as you are to the workshops, with or without ideas.
Workshops are optional for session leaders. If you do not attend one, you are encouraged to host a session at the UnConference, as well! The UnConference is an opportunity to expand your community through shared interests.
You may have ten people in your session or only two. No matter how many people arrive, these people share your interest and want to exchange ideas and knowledge with you! Small or large, UnConference sessions are a great way to form new relationships with amazing people.
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Sheets at hannah.communitychoices@gmail.com or (217) 418-8359!
Thursday, May 2nd - 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Champaign Library, Room 222
Thursday, May 30th - 5:30pm-6:30pm - Champaign Library, Room 222
Free and open to the public! Come as you are to the workshops, with or without ideas.
Workshops are optional for session leaders. If you do not attend one, you are encouraged to host a session at the UnConference, as well! The UnConference is an opportunity to expand your community through shared interests.
You may have ten people in your session or only two. No matter how many people arrive, these people share your interest and want to exchange ideas and knowledge with you! Small or large, UnConference sessions are a great way to form new relationships with amazing people.
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Sheets at hannah.communitychoices@gmail.com or (217) 418-8359!
Our Guidelines for a Good Time at The Unconference!
- Whoever shows up is supposed to be here
- If you need help, ask! If you want to help, offer!
- Misery is optional
- You can learn from people of all ages
- Invite new people to join you
- Embrace ambiguity
- Set aside cynicism, fear, and judgment
- Enjoy yourself and have fun!
- Other people will be joining you, welcome them!
The Spaces
The UnConference is taking place in 3 locations in Urbana. The spaces were chosen to maximize the possibilties of the sessions that can be presented at The UnConference. Consider the topic of your session to determine which space will be most appropriate for you!
The Phillips Recreation Center: 505 Stoughton St
The Phillips Recreation Center: 505 Stoughton St
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Fitness Room
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Kitchen
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U-C Independent Media Center: 202 S Broadway
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The Sun Room
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The Main Space
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25 O'Clock Brewing Company: 208 W Griggs St
Main Space
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Volunteers Needed for the UnConference!
We are in need of volunteers to facilitate the execution of this large-scale community event! Volunteers will support UnConference staff with guiding session leaders to their posts, helping to set up sessions, organizing materials for UnConference participants, and even helping with the after-party at 25 O'Clock Brewing.
UnConference volunteers are free to attend any sessions they are interested in (please let the Volunteer Coordinator know you will be attending a session).
If you would like to volunteer, please complete the volunteer registration form!
UnConference volunteers are free to attend any sessions they are interested in (please let the Volunteer Coordinator know you will be attending a session).
If you would like to volunteer, please complete the volunteer registration form!