Join Esports Showcase Week at the Brian Dickson Law Library

This project, which is open to the uOttawa community, is a collaboration between the Library, Professor Thomas Burelli, and the uOttawa Esports club. Experience open play, a coaching session, presentations, and a weekend tournament as we showcase Esports, featuring the games League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Dota 2, and Valorant, in the academic context. (Like a pro) feel free to bring your own keyboard, mouse (and mouse mat), and headset.

Presentations can be attended in person or online with registration. For questions about Esports Showcase Week, contact Digital Literacy Librarian, Mish Boutet.

Join our vibrant community and don't miss this unforgettable week of entertainment, learning, and competition. 

Monday, March 11.

• Esports Showcase Week Launch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

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• Free Play: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Coaching Session for uOttawa Esports members: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Free Play: 8:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12.

• Presentation: A talk with Ash (Ash Bang), Professional Esports Caster and Host: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

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• Free Play: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Coaching Session for uOttawa Esports members: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Free Play: 8:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13.

• Presentation: “The effects of persuasive design on toxic behaviour in video games” by Professor Maude Bonenfant: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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• Free Play: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Coaching Session for uOttawa Esports members: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Free Play: 8:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 14.

• Presentation: A talk with Blaze (Josh Demers) and Jchan (Julien Chan), Professional Rocket League Players: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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• Free Play: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Coaching Session for uOttawa Esports members: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Free Play: 8:00 p.m. 10:45 p.m.

Friday, March 15.

• Presentation: A talk with Snowed In Studios, Ottawa’s largest game development studio: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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• Free Play: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Coaching Session open to everyone: 5:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, March 16.

• Tournament: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Presentation: A talk on health and wellness in Esports with Doc Respawn (Dr. Jordan Tsai) Esports Physical Therapist: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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• Tournament: 3:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Sunday, March 17

• Tournament: 10:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.