JusticeCon 2024

The Office of Student Inclusion & Diversity and the JusticeCon Planning Committee at UNC Pembroke recently announced events for JusticeCon 2024, to be held in-person February 23-24, 2024, in the Chavis Student Center and the University Center Annex. 

First held in 2022, JusticeCon offers students, faculty, staff, alumni, scholars and the community a two-day UNCP Comic-Con experience that incorporates opportunities to explore the intersection of fandom, popular culture, and social change. Previously held as the Social Justice Symposium, this event has transformed into JusticeCon in order to more intentionally engage our students, encourage critical thinking, and develop a sense of belonging across our campus and community. 

This year's partners include: Art Club, Beyond the Lines, Chess Club, eSports Club, the Hawk's Nest, K-Revolution, and the Mary Livermore Library.

Be sure to register to receive the full schedule of events!

 

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open! Attendance to JusticeCon is free but registration is required. Those who register will receive the full schedule of events via email prior to the beginning of the event.

Please note that there will not be an opportunity for online attendance at this time.  

Register to Attend

 

BREAKOUT SESSION SCHEDULE

 

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE

Cosplay Parade

Join us for this year's Cosplay Parade, a vibrant showcase where everyone is invited to bring beloved characters to life through costumes and props. All ages are invited!

Exhibit Hall

This year's Exhibit Hall will be taking place Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center Annex. Check out our list of attending vendors and organizations.

Humans versus Zombies

UNC Pembroke's eSports Club is bringing Humans versus Zombies to campus! All students are invited to play. Check out our website for more information.

Smash Bros Tournament

Get ready to unleash your inner fighter at the highly anticipated regional Smash Bros Tournament! This event will be taking place on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 3-5 p.m. Please register if you plan to participate.

Silent Reading Party

Join our Silent Reading Party - The perfect space for those who want to read or play games quietly in the presence of others. Bring your own book or game, or borrow a book from the library. Taking place on Friday, February 23 from 4-7 p.m. in the Livermore Library.

Gaming Hall

Check out our Gaming Hall,  taking place in the University Center Annex from 12-3 p.m. on Friday, February 23. The hall will feature board games, tabletop games, Dungeons and Dragons, and try your hand at chess with Chess Club!

If you need an accommodation to access the program and/or program materials, please contact Lisa Gonzalez-Bullard at 910.521.6508 no later than five business days prior to the program.  However, a good faith effort will be made for any request made less than five days in advance.

JusticeCon is sponsored by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity and the JusticeCon Planning Committee. 

For more information, contact the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity at osid@uncp.edu or 910.521.6508.