Ever wondered what it takes to be an awesome handler?! How to interact with a suiter?! Curious about working in the medical industry?! Wanna hear some cool stories about people I have helped?! Look no further! I'm Mobius, here with my full suit friend Anpu to help me! I have been an EMT since 2010, a part time Firefighter/EMT since 2011, currently full time Scrub Tech in the operating room. I have been in the furry fandom since 2017. Handling for my furriends at conventions, and public spaces is one of my passions, and applying my EMT skills to that is easier then you think, but not required! Being a handler, or knowing what to do if a suiter is in distress is a skill anyone can do! Yes, I have a few fun stories to share, and am happy to talk about my adventures! Let's get HANDLING!!!
Fear of judgment, rejection, or not being accepted can hold us back from fully expressing who we are, both in and out of the fandom. This panel is a practical, down-to-earth guide to understanding those emotional fears and learning how to move forward anyway. We’ll explore why these fears exist, how they influence your choices, and how to take small, meaningful steps toward confidence and self-acceptance. Whether you’re new to the fandom or have been part of it for years, you’ll walk away with simple tools to help you feel more confident, more grounded, and more like yourself—both behind the fursona and beyond it.
Your human is showing! Come learn techniques to hide the human figure in your fursuits and cosplays. From digitgrade padding to stilts, from muscle suits to fatsuits and much much more.
Did you know "Koopa's Road" from Super Mario 64 is neither major nor minor? Did you know "Mad Space" from Sonic Adventure 2 is in 7/8 time? Want to hear some video game music broken down into its components? I think video game music needs to be part of the music theory discussion! You may even learn about some techniques teachers might not have talked about much in school. Come hear me play some video game music on the piano and I'll discuss it!
Interested in meeting other college furs? Perhaps even thinking about starting your own furry club on campus? Then come say hello! The Anthropomorphic Animal Appreciation Association (AAAA) is an international federation of university furry clubs that has helped many colleges start and grow their organizations. Part panel, part meet-&-greet, University Furs 101 will explain the general process of setting up a college furry club for success and give you connections that can support your journey. Furries? At my university? It's more likely than you think!
Are you a TF2 player? Do you happen to also be a furry? Well you are in luck! Please come join my boyfriend and I talk about TF2 and participate in a TF2 trivia. This panel is also a partial meet and greet for those who are looking for more people to play with! Show off your loot to one another and possibly make some trades. Please feel free to bring your steam deck or your gaming laptop to join us for a couple of rounds of payload. Please note that AWU's internet connection can be a bit spotty. If this is the case, we may not play.
In this panel we will be discussing what makes a perfect kaiju. there are many factors to involve and every situation is different. I hope to you help me make- uuh I mean discuss kaiju and what makes them so great- DANGEROUS! I meant dangerous.
Wanna talk with a farmer? Wanna meet other people who farm? Do you grow a houseplant? Well, we are gonna join together and talk and chat pass around information and chat or talk about new things that others dont do, or some do! It is all about chatting, hanging out, passing information, and getting to know who grows what from where!
Learn how to make animal masks for therians, alterhumans, otherpaws, or anyone else interested in this fun craft! You will learn everything from the basics to advanced tips and tricks on how to make high quality therian masks. This is an all ages panel. At the end, there will be a free raffle for various furry/therian items!
Interested in exploring the outdoors but don't know where to start? Worry not! In this introductory hiking panel we will discuss the basics of hiking, what you'll need to get started, safety, and some great trails in the Salt Lake area to try out!
Is it a giant monster, or is it a Dragon? Join host Gelum Arcana, his Kobold crew, and the panelists for a high-stakes edition of the comedy panel show Is It A Dragon? We’re putting the formidable Kaiju of the Wasatch Rim through our rigorous draconic standards. Through heated debates and rounds of Dragon, Drake, or Dud, we’ll decide which towering titans earn the title and which are just fire-breathing phonies. Grab a seat, if the kobolds haven't sold it for gold first!
PLEASE NOTE: set-up is from 4pm-4:30pm and take down is from 5:30pm-6pm Please give them space to breathe, thank you!
America's most watched gameshow you've never seen of all time! Come join Jimmy and his fantastic crane of fantastic prizetastic winnerness! Laud over his selection of ridonkulous trivia and sillyiferous prizes. Act fast or your seat will not be taken. Remember: The price is always right... and the floor is lava.
Scheduler's note: the full title for this panel is "The BEST Crane Game Ultra Mega Sonic Responsive Resonating Tubular Catastrophic Graphic Live Studio Bestest Gameshow of Gameshows in the Category of Gameshows Debut Episode Microscopic Definitive Ginimanosaurous Edition" Thought y'all should know :3
We all know protogens, sergals, and dutchies, but what exactly is an original species? Come learn the history of furry species communities, make your own, and celebrate the Tiba species 10 year anniversary with us!
A free-to-enter tournament for the platform fighter Rivals of Aether 2! Players of all skill levels are welcome to either participate and/or spectate. BYO controller if able, or use one of our loaners!
Have you ever felt like people don’t really understand you—especially the people closest to you? Whether it’s parents, friends, or others in your life, feeling unheard or misunderstood can be frustrating and isolating. This panel is a practical, down-to-earth guide to improving relationships and communicating in a way that helps others better understand you—without losing who you are. We’ll explore why misunderstandings happen, how emotions affect communication, and simple ways to express yourself more clearly and confidently. You’ll leave with tools you can use right away to build stronger, healthier connections—both in fandom spaces and at home.
Calling all winter sports enthusiasts!! Whether you enjoy one yearly ski trip or are a complete ski bum, let's get together and recount our favorite highs and lows of the sport! New this year, there will be competitive skiers vs snowboarders activities!
Ever wanted to get into the horse world (horse riding, training, therapy, etc) but don't know where to start? I'm here to help. I've been riding, training, and rehabilitating horses for 10 years. I have worked with volunteer workers and some amazing horse trainers. I've seen many ways to start yourself into the horse world without having to spend a whole lot of money in it. I will spend time talking about horse basics such as care, what to look for in work, and volunteering.
Got a cool jacket you’re looking to fill with cool patches? Or maybe a collection you’ve been sitting on that you wanna freshen up? Come to the patch trade party! Bring your patches, fabric, embroidery, buttons, beads, or anything you decorate your apparel with and walk away with something new! This isn’t a traditional trade panel for trinkets, but specifically for items to embellish your current look! Don’t have anything to trade? Stop by anyways for a free stamped fabric patch from North while supplies last!
Have a special interest or hyperfixation that you could go on and on about? Or maybe you like to sit back and learn about niche subjects? This is the panel for you! This panel requires audience participation! You get 5 minutes to talk about whatever topic you wish (as long as it’s pre-approved of course) and people get to listen to you! Maybe you have a favorite hobby, recommended cartoons to watch, conspiracy theories about the moon landings, or maybe a super hot take that pineapple belongs on pizza! (it doesn't btw) Come and yap about it! Message @northenlitess on telegram for more info if you would like to be a yapper!
*RED ALERT. RED ALERT* This is not a drill, repeat this is not a drill. All hands to battle stations. Kaiju attack imminent. Estimated time to attack in T-[DATA-LINK ERROR] Rise and shine everyone! fall in! We got ourselves a big'n! Get your dice ready and make sure you've crossed you I's and dotted your T's, Because, this charity "game" aint no game! Its a fight for our survival, its a fight for our city. Its a fight for our very AWU! Those who donate to this years charity will have the chance in joining in battle to fight the perfect kaiju.
