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'''Geek.Kon''' is an [[anime]], [[science fiction]], and gaming convention in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], [[United States]]. The convention is organized by a [[University of Wisconsin-Madison]] (UW) student organization Geek-Kon Planning Group.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SNVGjoDi | title = Organization's Information | work = RSO Directory | publisher = Student Organization Office - [[University of Wisconsin-Madison]]}}<!-- http://soo.studentorg.wisc.edu/sooform/search/orginfo.asp?RegHistoryID=10920 --></ref><ref name="WSJ2007" /><!-- The WSJ2007 cite establishes that this student org and the convention are linked. The studentorg link establishes the name. -->
'''Geek.Kon''' is an [[anime]], [[science fiction]], and gaming convention in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], [[United States]]. The convention is organized by a [[University of Wisconsin-Madison]] (UW) student organization Geek-Kon Planning Group.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SNVGjoDi | title = Organization's Information | work = RSO Directory | publisher = Student Organization Office - [[University of Wisconsin-Madison]]}}<!-- http://soo.studentorg.wisc.edu/sooform/search/orginfo.asp?RegHistoryID=10920 --></ref><ref name="WSJ2007" /><!-- The WSJ2007 cite establishes that this student org and the convention are linked. The studentorg link establishes the name. -->


The 2007 inaugural Geek.Kon is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies department at the UW<ref name="DP200710">{{cite web | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SMmngWJy | title = Better geek than meek: Geek.Kon invades Madison | date = 2007-10-01 | last = Denaro | first = Emily | work = The Daily Page | publisher = The Isthmus }} <!-- http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=9291 --></ref>, Lynn’s Craft Shop, and Four Star Video Heaven.<ref name="DC2007" /> It will run from 9:00 AM until 11:00 PM Saturday, [[October 6]] [[2007]], and 9:00 AM and until 5:00 PM Sunday, [[October 7]] [[2007]]. Activities include [[cosplay]], [[anime music video]] creation, and [[Warhammer]] and [[DDR (game)|DDR]] tournaments. Approximately 600 to 1,000 attendees are expected for the 2007 event.<ref name="WSJ2007">{{Citation| last = Rath | first = Jay | year = 2007 | date = 2007-10-05 | title = A gaggle of geeks to gather | publisher = [[Capital Newspapers]] | periodical = [[Wisconsin State Journal]] | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SMlrVClp }} <!-- Original link: http://www.madison.com/wsj/topstories/249409 --></ref><ref name="DP200710" /><ref name="DC2007">{{cite web | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SMupQkgU | title = First Geek.kon sci-fi convention to draw hundreds to UW campus | date = 2007-10-05 | last = Dar | first = Stephanie | work = [[The Daily Cardinal]] | publisher = The Daily Cardinal }} <!-- http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/554 --></ref>
The 2007 inaugural Geek.Kon is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies department at the UW<ref name="DP200710">{{cite web | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SMmngWJy | title = Better geek than meek: Geek.Kon invades Madison | date = 2007-10-01 | last = Denaro | first = Emily | work = The Daily Page | publisher = The Isthmus }} <!-- http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=9291 --></ref>, Lynn’s Craft Shop, and Four Star Video Heaven.<ref name="DC2007" /> It ran from 9:00 AM until 11:00 PM Saturday, [[October 6]] [[2007]], and 9:00 AM and until 5:00 PM Sunday, [[October 7]] [[2007]]. Activities included [[cosplay]], a special GeekCranium, [[Warhammer]] and [[DDR (game)|DDR]] tournaments. Approximately 600 to 1,000 attendees were expected for the 2007 event.<ref name="WSJ2007">{{Citation| last = Rath | first = Jay | year = 2007 | date = 2007-10-05 | title = A gaggle of geeks to gather | publisher = [[Capital Newspapers]] | periodical = [[Wisconsin State Journal]] | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SMlrVClp }} <!-- Original link: http://www.madison.com/wsj/topstories/249409 --></ref><ref name="DP200710" /><ref name="DC2007">{{cite web | url = http://www.webcitation.org/5SMupQkgU | title = First Geek.kon sci-fi convention to draw hundreds to UW campus | date = 2007-10-05 | last = Dar | first = Stephanie | work = [[The Daily Cardinal]] | publisher = The Daily Cardinal }} <!-- http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/554 --></ref> The final number of registered con goers was just short of 2,000.


==Geek.Kon's Mission==
==Geek.Kon's Mission==

Revision as of 22:12, 11 March 2008

Geek.Kon
Geek.Kon logo
StatusActive
GenreMulti-genre
VenueGeorge L. Mosse Humanities Building
Location(s)Madison, Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2007
Organized bySciFi Club and Anime Club, UW Madison
Websitehttp://www.geekkon.net

Geek.Kon is an anime, science fiction, and gaming convention in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The convention is organized by a University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) student organization Geek-Kon Planning Group.[1][2]

The 2007 inaugural Geek.Kon is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies department at the UW[3], Lynn’s Craft Shop, and Four Star Video Heaven.[4] It ran from 9:00 AM until 11:00 PM Saturday, October 6 2007, and 9:00 AM and until 5:00 PM Sunday, October 7 2007. Activities included cosplay, a special GeekCranium, Warhammer and DDR tournaments. Approximately 600 to 1,000 attendees were expected for the 2007 event.[2][3][4] The final number of registered con goers was just short of 2,000.

Geek.Kon's Mission

Though there are several other conventions in the Madison area, Geek.Kon exists as a neutral ground for all things to geek out over. From gaming, science fiction, fantasy, and anime to costuming, artwork, and writing, Geek.Kon exists to introduce new geekdoms to anyone looking to expand their interests, take existing hobbies to new levels, or just try something new.

Events

Guests

Guests scheduled for 2007 include the creators of Chad Vader[7][3][4][6], musician Luke Ski[8][3][4], role-playing game designer Monte Cook[9][3][4] and author Joan Vinge[3].

Origin

The convention was started by UW students Louise Behnke, head of the SciFi Club, and Jackie Lee, head of the Anime Club.[6] The two groups and the Madison Academics’ Gaming Enthusiast Society were planning the convention by March 2007.[4]

Convention Name

Being a con hoping to provide "all things geeky," Geek.Kon's name was difficult to select, because it had to represent gaming, Anime and SciFi equally. It was eventually decided that Geek had to be included, but that was too short on its own. And Geek Con just didn't look right. In the end, the choice of Geek.Kon was inspired by members of the Madison gaming community. The slogan of Geek.Kon: Get Your Geek On was added at the same time.

References

  1. ^ "Organization's Information". RSO Directory. Student Organization Office - University of Wisconsin-Madison.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Rath, Jay (2007-10-05), "A gaggle of geeks to gather", Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Newspapers{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Denaro, Emily (2007-10-01). "Better geek than meek: Geek.Kon invades Madison". The Daily Page. The Isthmus.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Dar, Stephanie (2007-10-05). "First Geek.kon sci-fi convention to draw hundreds to UW campus". The Daily Cardinal. The Daily Cardinal.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Knutsen, Kristian (2007-06-06). "Collecting MadVideos -- Get ready for Geek.Kon in Madison". The Daily Page. The Isthmus.
  6. ^ a b c d Greenway, Katie (2007-10-05), "Get your Geek.Kon with weekend fest", The Badger Herald, vol. XXXIX, no. 25, The Badger Herald, p. 3{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. ^ Willems, Kelsey (2007-10-01), "Meet Your Geek: 'Chad Vader' Creators", Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Newspapers, pp. A3{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  8. ^ Willems, Kelsey (2007-10-03), "Meet Your Geek: Singer Of Comedy Songs", Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Newspapers, pp. A1{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  9. ^ Willems, Kelsey (2007-10-04), "Meet Your Geek: Dungeons And Dragons Guru", Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Newspapers, pp. A1{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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