TEDxWichitaStateUniversity
If you are not familiar with the TEDx program (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5079), the objective is to help communities, organizations and individuals spark conversation and connections.
The planning committee is seeking potential student presenters for the program to speak towars their interpretation of the theme based on their college or life experience.
To apply to be a presenter please submit a two page speech proposal (Size 12 font, single space, Times New Roman) which contains the following:
1. Header: First name, last name, major, academic classification, email address and phone number
2. The topic
3. Highlights of how your topic's connected to the theme of "Curiosity, Creativity and Connection"
4. Provide stories or demonstrations to illustrate your perspective
5. Gives a call to action to the audience
As a frame of reference, please review the Content Guidelines (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5080), as there should be no political, religious or commercial talks presented from the TEDx stage.
Please also take a look at this post (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5081) from the TEDx Innovations blog, and this video (http://www.wichita.edu/j/?5082) by June Cohen -- both contain advice on developing great ideas.
We hope you consider this opportunity and submit a proposal. Selections will be reviewed by professors in the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College, English and Communications Department. Deadline for submission will be 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and submissions can be emailed to lyston.skerritt@wichita.edu. For questions, queries or follow-up, contact Lyston Skerritt, assistant director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Involvement.