Ep. 149: Tom Gross & STEAM into Star Wars Preview

WCHS Librarian and Teachers in the Dungeon Master Tom Gross returns to the program to talk about the upcoming S.T.E.A.M. into STAR WARS event to be held at the Washington Community High School Saturday, January 20th., S.T.E.A.M. into Star Wars Day celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, wrapped in a Star Wars theme. Local artists, authors, podcasters as well as members of the 501st Midwest Garrison will be on hand. Tom Gross and Dan Zehr, part of the WCHS staff and and army of student organizers and volunteers, are putting in a herculean effort to make this event run smooth and successful. From the WCHS press release: “Star Wars and STEAM are returning to Washington Community High School again on Saturday, January 20!  The WCHS Book and Game Clubs will host their 7th Annual STEAM into Star Wars community event, and we would like to invite you to be a part of this special event.   STEAM into Star Wars is a celebration of everything Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math with Reading and Writing included, all revolving around the theme of Star Wars.  The sixth annual event drew nearly 400 visitors in 2023 and over 500 in 2020, and we look to build on that success in 2024.  This year we are excited to expand the hours of the event from 9:30am to 2:00pm that Saturday.  We hope to reach more families that may have morning activities who may be able to attend in the afternoon.   The community attends the event to play games, attend Star Wars story-time, witness and be a part of live podcast recordings, shop a Book Fair, visit with local artists and authors, see the WCHS Robotics team, attend panel presentations, win prizes, and more!     As always, we do not have a fee for you to exhibit, but we invite you to make a donation to the event for us to use for prizes.  The donation is not a requirement, but if you are able and willing, it would be very much appreciated.   Please let us know if you are available and interested in joining us by replying to this email or emailing WCHS Librarian Tom Gross at [email protected]” Tom Gross on Twitter: @draftline Instagram @cyclinglibrarian mail: [email protected] S.T.E.A.M. web site You can find Dan Zehr & Coffee with Kenobi on nearly every podcast platform. They are also on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and at: Http://www.coffeewithkenobi.com Coffee with Kenobi web Dan Z on twitter: @MrZehr Coffee with Kenobi on Instagram & Twitter: @CoffeeWthKenobi Facebook Dan Zehr articles for Starwars.com https://www.starwars.com/news/contributor/zehrd001 Dan Z Media page: https://danzmedia.com Follow WCH on Twitter at: @wchs_308library The Album Cockpit Podcast Hosted by Ross Hollebon https://www.albumcockpitpodcast.com/ @popstarindy on Instagram @rosshollebon on Twitter Hyperion Hub Twitter: @HubByperion Instagram: @hyperion_hub Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hyperion-hub/id1515134929