About TEDxSHSU
SHSU is proud to be hosting our third annual TEDxSHSU on October 9, 2024.
TEDxSHSU is a locally organized event that brings the spirit of TED - “Ideas Change Everything” - to Sam Houston State University and our surrounding region. The event features talks by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders and highlights the rich expertise, creativity, and innovation occurring in our region. TEDxSHSU opens thought-provoking dialogues, sparks thinking, and catalyzes our imaginations.
As a service to our university and community, TEDxSHSU invites everyone to attend and engage. We aim to create an inclusive, accessible space open to a range of ideas, perspectives, and worldviews.
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In Fall 2021, a small faculty team (Renée Gravois, Paul Eaton, and Stephanie Bluth) initiated and began laying the groundwork to bring TEDxSHSU to our campus and applied for a university license from TED. The license was granted in Spring 2022. We are proud to be one of only a few universities in Texas to be officially licensed to host a TEDx event.
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TEDxSHSU is generously supported by the SHSU Honors College. For several years, the Honors College has offered a course, HONR 3322 - Journeys: TED Talks, which examines TED as a cultural phenomenon and helps undergraduate students examine TED Talks from various perspectives. In addition, TEDxSHSU is supported by partnerships with campus offices and departments.
TEDxSHSU is organized by a volunteer leadership team, together with the support of a dedicated team of coaches, the Elliott T. Bowers Honors College, and numerous partners across campus.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.