Join us on the first Wednesday of every month!
Next event is 4 February at A Rolling Stone.
4 February Speakers
“‘Bad guys doing good’ – A Stormtrooper Story”
by Centuri Chan
Founded in 1997, the 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organisation. These dedicated fans celebrate their love of the films by proudly wearing the costumes of villains from the Star Wars Universe. Their official motto: ‘Bad guys doing good’ is a reference to the groups’ strong commitment to fundraising, charity work, and volunteering. Let Centuri take you on an adventure as he shares his experiences as a member of the 501st.
Centuri Chan is an 80’s geek who is passionate about creativity and community. He is a stuck up, half witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder, and has the death sentence in twelve systems. His three favourite Star Wars characters are Admiral Ackbar, Max Rebo and R5-D4.
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“Being a ‘keeper of hope'”
by Ginny Rhodes
Ginny will talk about the tough stuff no one really wants to know or see impacting women in need in our community. She will share what happens when other women care and step up to give their own precious time to build confidence and self esteem. She will also give some snippets from her work behind the wire at a women’s prison.
Ginny is the Executive Manager of Dress for Success Christchurch a not for profit organisation working to support and empower women. She has been in this role for 10 years as well as a background in the social services sector, and has always been a feisty advocate for women’s rights and equality.
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“The Hidden Life of Medical Implants”
by Kaleb McGillivray-Seaton
The integration between humans and technology is already underway. We can see in in the medical industry with the ever-improving prosthetic limbs being developed, however there is a world of equally wonderful devices that is hidden within the body. Kaleb will take you on a journey to learn about the methods being developed to power and communicate with these hidden devices.
Kaleb is currently at the University of Canterbury completing the final year for his Mechanical Engineering PhD on how to improve ultrasound communication with medical implants. He has published work in international journals with his most recent paper being about the behaviour of ultrasound communication when implants are in non-idealised positions.