TEDxEMU to bring the famous talk format to Ypsilanti
Have you met TED? Not the foul-mouthed teddy bear. TED talks have been recognized as a way to get good ideas spread and stimulate community dialog. Now TEDxEMU is bringing those ideas to the Quirk Theater stage at Eastern Michigan University.
While each TEDx in each community is independent, they all have several features in common with "TED's celebrated format: A suite of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances on a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder - and to provoke conversations that matter," according to the press release.
Don't worry; the speakers are not just someone off the street: Speakers are invited to give presentations. In a community like ours, the pool to choose from is deep.
Friday, March 15, 2013. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, includes continental breakfast and lunch. You must pick up your tickets at any EMU Ticket Office or online at emutix.com. For more information visit TEDxEMU.com, find them on Facebook at fb.me/TEDxEMU or follow them at @OfficialTEDxEMU. The Quirk Theater is on East Circle Drive on the EMU campus, Ypsilanti. 734-487-2282.
Comments
Geoff Larcom
Tue, Mar 12, 2013 : 9:31 p.m.
Note that this very interesting event is being held at Eastern Michigan, which would be good to note in the headline. This is the second year in a row the event has come to Eastern.
A2Westsider
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 : 12:27 a.m.
Thanks for the clarification. The article made it seem like this was the first TEDxEMU.
Jaime Magiera
Tue, Mar 12, 2013 : 6:16 p.m.
Very cool. TEDx events bring a lot of forward thinking ideas to the agora.
A2Westsider
Tue, Mar 12, 2013 : 4:17 p.m.
TEDx events are great. Best of luck to EMU on their first!