TEDxDrewUniversity

Uniting the Drew community through the power of ideas.

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We’re excited to announce the theme for TEDxDrewUniversity 2019: The Nature of Being. 🍃🌈

Join us as we rediscover the true essence of “being” this 30th of March. Early bird ticket sales begin February 11th.

Hope to see you there!

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Congratulations Déjà Lewis-Nwalipenja! 🎉

We're excited to announce that you will be one of the speakers at TEDxDrewUniversity 2019.

A big thank you to all of the participants and of course, thank you to everyone who came out!

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That’s a wrap! Thank you all for coming out to #ThePitch. 🙏

A big thank you to the Pitchers as well! We loved listening to all of you.

Stay tuned tomorrow for the announcement of the winner! ❌

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Brooke revisits a historic court case to see how it relates in this day in a post-9/11 context, something very valuable to consider in the current political atmosphere.

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Alyssa shares with us the 'easter eggs' in her experiences. Truly a new perspective and an interesting way to approach life!

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Dawrell shares with us about environmental racism/ oppression. He draws the connection between religion and the environment. He also believes that with the theology of hope, we are able to save our earth. All of us have a role to play in making a change.

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Vanessa shares with us her findings on the microbiome in the human body and how it affects not only one's gut, but also one's psychological condition. This has definitely opened our eyes on this little-known aspect of human health!

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Graham questions the system of labor and the notion of working to be useful. He advocates instead for the focus on self-fulfillment in the work that we do.

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Déja shares with us on the topic of black women and sexual assault. They are criminalized, stigmatized, and oppressed in America. She advocates for change to happen by listening to their voices.

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Thank you McKenna for shedding light on selected mutism vs. shyness. We are definitely aware of the difference now and on what selected mutism is!

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Ohanna shares with us her idea on the difficulties of higher education and being an imposter. She urges for an even playing field to be provided by colleges!

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Grant just ended his pitch on gender. Thanks for sharing about gender binarism and we definitely agree with you on the gender expectations!

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Thank you Sabrina for enlightening us with your idea on the environment!

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Thank you Ayssatou for your talk on identity and racism! It has truly opened our eyes.

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...and we have started! Our first pitcher, Ayssatou will be the first to share her idea. #ThePitch

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Half an hour till #ThePitch begins!

Come over to The Space, EC now to get your t-shirts (only available for the first 40 people).

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T-3 hours till #ThePitch! 💥

Come and join us for a night of inspiring ideas as Drew students share their ideas with spreading.

Free t-shirts, prizes, and cupcakes are also available at the event.

See you all soon! ❌

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Want to become a TEDx speaker? Here's your chance! 💥

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Introducing The Pitch - a platform that allows individuals to share an original idea among a community passionate about… https://t.co/uihAtFe504

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We know it’s not Thursday but everyday can be a throwback day! ✨ Here’s a glance at our first ever #TEDxDrewUniversity event in April. We’re excited for all that is to come... stay… https://t.co/S4Nw1iQZ7i

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5 TED Talks to get you through the week: https://t.co/rn1bo4JsaV