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By David Opinko

Speakers needed for Lethbridge’s first TEDx event

Nov 14, 2019 | 5:00 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The University of Lethbridge is looking for locals who can give a talk on the theme, “I Am Still Learning”.

The U of L is hosting its first-ever TEDx talk, an ongoing series of events aimed at creating dialogue and giving people a platform to share their passions, ideas, and experiences.

“We will be looking to present a diverse group of speakers who can really stretch the envelope on our theme and spark some great conversations,” says U of L Associate Vice-President for Students Kathleen Massey. “The U of L has long been a driver of ideas and lifelong learning in southern Alberta and TEDx is another way to engage discussion in our community.”

In order to be eligible to be a presenter, you will first have to go through an audition process.

You can access the application form online here, which must be submitted by Wednesday, November 20th.

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Candidates on the shortlist will be notified by November 25th.

“Once we go through the audition process, which will run from Nov. 27 through Dec. 4, we will notify the selected speakers on Dec. 6,” says U of L student Imogen Pohl, one of the event organizers. “I’m really looking forward to this process and hearing the great ideas that will come out of it. We have so many smart, talented people here in southern Alberta, I think we’ll be blown away by the presenters.”

The TEDx event takes place on January 25th, 2020 at the university.