Gather for games

Virtual networking social: Gather for games
Presented by the NASW Freelance Committee
Date: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025
Start time: 1 p.m. Eastern / 10 a.m. Pacific
Event access link: https://www.nasw.org/virtual-events-auditorium (NASW member login required)

The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on Dec. 4 will be a gathering to play games together. Volunteer event hosts Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana have invited science writer and standup comedian Peter Jurich to emcee.

All current NASW members are invited. This social event is a great chance to hang out with familiar faces and new colleagues — while pondering the answers to science questions in small breakout groups. No expertise is needed.

Come connect, collaborate and have fun. See you in December!

Invited speaker/emcee
Peter Jurich https://www.opescience.org/

Speaker-provided bio:

Peter Jurich is a science writer based in Madison, Wisc., and the owner of OPE! Science. He has a master’s degree in science communication with an emphasis on narrative storytelling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work has taken him from neurology labs in Wisconsin to the Galápagos Islands. He is also a standup comedian with over 10 years of experience performing all over the Midwest (including at the historic Second City in Chicago). Please feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok.

A reminder that per NASW's Code of Conduct, attendees must use their full name (first name and last name) as their Zoom displayed name to be admitted. Please review the code for additional expected behaviors. In addition, attendees will be asked to turn their camera on to participate to help foster safety, engagement and community.

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