Cogswell Polytechnical College hosts the Global Game Jam for the 12th year in a row
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Game Jam is the largest game creation event in the world. The GGJ takes place in hundreds of physical locations all around the globe. In 2019, the GGJ had over 860 global sites hosting the event. Locations included cities such as Barcelona, Stockholm, Shanghai, Algeria, and San Jose. Global Game Jam is, in a sense, a hackathon focused on game development. It is an amazing experience where various guests come together, share experiences and build genuine relationships through video games.
Cogswell faculty and staff have had plenty of experience with the GGJ. The 2020 GGJ marks the 12th year in a row that Cogswell has been a site host. Cogswell ensured that they not only had the facilities to run a great event but also provided the staffing and manpower to make it a great experience for all. Cogswell was pleased to have several industry partners involved in ensuring a smooth event and a comfortable setting for all attendees.
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Founded in 1887, Cogswell Polytechnical College (Cogswell) has taken a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach that has been producing industrial-strength results for over 130 years. Cogswell prepares students for success in the creative-technology industries by providing an extraordinary, real-world education inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our Silicon Valley location. Cogswell's project-based programs are designed to engage the students' imagination and develop their skills in real-world settings alongside industry professionals. Cogswell is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has an average 79% first-year retention rate. Visit cogswell.edu, Cogswell's Instagram, or call 1-855-COGSWELL to learn more about our award-winning programs. For important regulatory information, please visit our website at cogswell.edu /disclosures.
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