An estimated 10% of Americans live with a chronic illness that could be considered an invisible disability; in her talk, “I do not know what I do not know: A case for intersectionality,” Lyndsey Johnson tells the story of her own experience since she developed a chronic illness at 15, and its connection to the concept of intersectionality.
TEDxLSSU 2017 talks available
The videos for our TEDxLSSU 2017 talks are now available on the TEDx YouTube channel. Watch the full playlist below, or click through to view the playlist and choose individual talks to
watch.
In memory of Dr. Tom Pleger
It is with sad hearts that we share the news that Dr. Tom Pleger, our University’s president, and one of our 2017 TEDxLSSU speakers (as well as a TEDxLSSU 2015 speaker), passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017. A champion for higher education and lifelong learning, Dr. Pleger will be missed by all of us. We share his 2017 talk below, in memory of Tom:
You can watch Tom’s 2015 TEDxLSSU talk here: https://youtu.be/hXc3L4X8AV4
One hour to showtime!
If you can’t make it in person for tonight’s event, here is the url to watch the live stream: https://livestream.com/Tedx/TEDxLSSU2017
Countdown: Meet Our Speakers – Marcus Collins
Our final speaker for TEDxLSSU 2017 will be Marcus Collins. Please visit his speaker page to learn more.
Countdown: Meet Our Speakers – Ben Deuling
Our fifth TEDxLSSU 2017 speaker is Ben Deuling; please visit his speaker page to learn more.
Countdown: Meet Our Speakers – Cassie Merritt
Our fourth speaker at TEDxLSSU 2017 is Cassie Merritt; please visit her speaker page to learn more!
Countdown: Meet Our Speakers – Ben Herrick
Our third TEDxLSSU 2017 speaker is Ben Herrick; please visit his speaker page to learn more!
Countdown: Meet Our Speakers – Jay Gage
Our second TEDxLSSU 2017 will be Jay Gage; learn more on his speaker page.
Countdown: Meet Our Speakers – Lyndsey Johnson
Our first speaker at TEDxLSSU will be Lyndsey Johnson. Learn more on her speaker page.