TEDxGeorgiaSouthwesternU Holds Second Annual Event on October 20th
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Speakers for this year’s TEDx event from L-R top: Chase Burnfin, Tylah Kalukango, Robin Humphries, Andrew Greer; bottom: Jeremy Wicker, Zoe Willis, Isaiah Dunschee
TEDx enthusiasts are invited to Georgia Southwestern State University’s (GSW) second annual TEDxGeorgiaSouthwestern
This is a public event with a limited audience and will be held in GSW’s Magnolia Manor Nursing Auditorium inside the Rosalynn Carter Health and Human Sciences Complex. The evening will feature an incredible line-up of speakers on topics ranging from social belonging to health and healing to influencing others and overcoming adversity. The event will also be livestreamed.
The independently produced event, operated under a license from TED, is organized by GSW faculty and staff volunteers and is aimed to give people a forum to share their passions, ideas and experiences. The speakers are excited to bring their unique stories to life.
Speakers include:
Andrew Greer, singer, songwriter, producer, author, tv & podcast host
“Social Belonging: The Power of Loving Your Neighbor”
Jeremy Wicker, assistant director of Greek Life and Leadership, GSW
“The Towel and the Bowl: The Power of Humility”
Robin Humphreys, owner, Phoenix Heart Healing
“The Healing Power of Creativity: Overcoming Depression Through Art”
Chase Burnfin ‘15, certified public accountant, EIS Holdings
“From the Cotton Field to the Corporate World: Finding Your Calling”
Isaiah Dunschee ’23, record label owner, 7.1.7 Creations
“How to Just Do It, with Fear”
Tylah Kalukango, GSW student, middle grades education major
“Your Glass is Half Full and Rising, If You Can Influence Others”
Zoe Willis, GSW student and softball player, psychology major
“Transforming Adversity into Advantage: Reflections of a Student-Athlete”
This is the only TEDx event scheduled in the Southwest Georgia region this year. The event’s organizers hope TEDxGeorgiaSouthwesternU will provide opportunities for the larger regional community as well as the local Americus and GSW communities.
“This event is an amazing opportunity to connect the university, community and online audience together through inspiring stories and innovative ideas,” said Hailey Henderson, organizer for this year’s event. “TEDx provides a platform for our small community to express new perspectives and influence positive change through personal experiences and academic expertise. From planning to marketing to production, everyone involved plays a critical role in the event’s success, and I am excited to work with such a talented group.”
More information:
Tickets are on sale now at gsw.edu/TEDx. VIP admission is $100 which includes admission, VIP seating, VIP Lounge access with open bar and hors d’oeuvres, and a TEDx t-shirt. General admission tickets are $25, and student tickets are $10. Tickets are limited so get yours today.
The event will be livestreamed via TEDxGeorgiaSouthwesternU’s You
For more information about the event, speakers, and sponsorships, visit www.gsw.edu/TEDx or contact[email protected].
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