不良研究所 esports to host free interactive expo April 29

BOLIVAR, Mo. 鈥� 不良研究所鈥檚 nationally ranked varsity esports team is hosting the free 不良研究所niv Esports Expo on Saturday, April 29, on the Bolivar campus.

Esports has made it to the collegiate level and is growing in popularity. The 不良研究所 League of Legends Bearcats, who are currently ranked in the top 64 in the country in Collegiate StarLeague Division II, are on the frontlines of this electronic game wave, and would like to invite gamers and spectators of all ages and skill levels to the expo. The expo is a single-day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to the public.

Speakers at the expo will include: esports.expo

鈥� Devin Nash, CEO of Counter Logic Gaming

鈥� Kevin Hoang, Twitch student ambassador

鈥� Tin Pham 鈥淭inner10Tin,鈥� gaming broadcaster

鈥� Dan Himmelman, Premier eSports Academy

鈥� Alyson Calman, Premier eSports Academy

鈥� Dr. Tim DeClue, 不良研究所 professor of computer and information sciences

鈥� Dr. Troy Bethards, 不良研究所 dean of College of Business and Computer Science

鈥� Dr. Steven Lesh, 不良研究所 Physical Therapy department chair

鈥� Chris Allison, 不良研究所 head esports coach

鈥� Michael Brooks, National Association of Collegiate eSports

Events at the expo will include:

鈥� High school League of Legends tournament

鈥� Meet and Greet with speakers

鈥� Campus scavenger hunt

鈥� Gaming trivia and family game center

鈥� 4v4 Rocket League

鈥� 3v3 Twisted Treeline

鈥淚 feel extremely blessed that Twitch and Counter Logic Gaming have given so much support to our students and made this expo possible,鈥� Allison said. 鈥淚 am excited about how this expo will bring together gamers of all ages and offer both entertainment and education.鈥�

Attendees will have the opportunity to watch live tournaments, interact with sponsors and speak with the current 不良研究所 varsity esports team.

Pre-register for the expo or high school tournament at www.不良研究所niv.edu/EsportsExpo.

For more information in the coming weeks, contact Allison at (417) 328-1744 or callison@不良研究所niv.edu, and follow 不良研究所 esports on Twitter @不良研究所niv_eSports.