The talks from the TEDxMarshallU BRIDGES event, held virtually March 14, have been posted online for the public to view.
“Our student team led by Hannah Petracca did a phenomenal job, especially with the pivot to a live-streamed event in just 2 days, and I’m so proud of all of their hard work,” said Dr. Brian Kinghorn, assistant professor of curriculum, instruction and foundations, who served as one of the faculty advisors for the event. “Our team is also grateful for the support of so many in the university’s administration and staff who helped make this event happen and who supported/facilitated the change in venue and livestream. We’re thrilled to share our amazing speakers’ uplifting and thought-provoking messages with the world.”
Dr. Ben Eng, the other faculty advisor, who is an assistant professor of Marketing, Management Information Systems and Entrepreneurship, said, “With the uncertainties of COVID-19 surrounding our event, our student team and key sponsors – Core10, MU Student Affairs, and the Lewis College of Business – adapted and stepped up to share the wonderful ideas and stories from our community with the world.”
Here is a link to a playlist for the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeIgSlhJxPkKOUJu8kGw7gOJyPDsxlyek
Here are the individual video links on YouTube:
- Edna Meisel—A Good Time for Old Time Music (https://youtu.be/vUdOotJZHn0)
- Sabrina Thomas—Bridges of Hope: From Foster Care to College (https://youtu.be/ZuAAC1SSMiw)
- Ellie White—Astronomy and Mentorship: Our Bridge to the Future (https://youtu.be/BOHB-BRRB5g)
- Jennifer Wells—Connection Forged Through Resilience (https://youtu.be/cW-F1LkV15w)
- Trey Kay—Bridging the Divide Between Us and Them (https://youtu.be/jELLaCj7WCQ)
- Hershel “Woody” Williams—Bridges Are Essential in Life (https://youtu.be/RX7Y-ZWGYAM)
The event’s website may be viewed at www.tedxmarshallu.com, and an article published in the Parthenon may be viewed at https://marshallparthenon.com/25184/news/tedx-speakers-recognize-importance-of-building-connections/.
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Photo: Participants in Marshall’s 2020 TEDxMarshallU BRIDGES event, held virtually March 14, were (from left) Ellie White, Dr. Brian Kinghorn, Jennifer Wells, Trey Kay, Hershel “Woody” Williams, Sabrina Thomas, Matt James, Dr. Edna Meisel and Hannah Petracca.