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Humanities at Play: Jackbox Games with Jennifer Verive

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Join us for a community gaming session with Dr. Jennifer Verive! We will discuss gaming skills and the workplace, bringing video games into academia, how to bring the feminine into gaming, women in technology, her role in supporting student life at Western Nevada College, and more.

Dr. Jennifer Verive is an Industrial-Organizational psychologist, community college instructor, and equity advocate.  She supports individuals on their path to self-making by integrating positive psychology, existential philosophy, and arts and culture. As principal of Facticity FoV, Dr. Verive develops creative projects that amplify voice and expand agency for individuals and communities. She is an active volunteer with AAUW Nevada, and throughout her career has collaborated with academic institutions, non-profits, government agencies, small businesses, and Fortune 100 corporations on a variety of programs. Dr. Verive is passionate about raising awareness of how videogaming contributes to success in academics and the workplace.

Humanities at Play explores and showcases the significance of the humanities in everyday life through games, media, and popular culture. Join us for dynamic and interactive online and in-person events designed to spark thoughtful conversation and reflection. Learn more at nevadahumanities.org/humanities-at-play.