TEDx Coming To Salem State University

SALEM, MA - From Salem State University: Tickets are now available for TEDxSalemStateUniversity, an event showcasing the expertise of Salem State University’s faculty, to be held on Monday, September 17 from 2 to 5 pm in the Recital Hall.

Eight Salem State University faculty members will present during the university’s first ever TEDx event. The inaugural event’s theme is “Hospitality in a Changing World,” which connects to the city of Salem’s historical importance as a major hub for international commerce during the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as an emerging center of tourism in New England.

Seating is limited to 100 people. Tickets may be purchased by following this link: https://salemstatetickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1534&p=1. Price categories are as follows:

• General Public $30
• Seniors $25
• Students $15

Salem State University employees $25

Speakers and Topics

“How Virtual Reality in Customer Service May Reinforce Bias & Inequality” -- Joshua Adams, communications

“Unbelonging & the Self-Perpetuating Cycle of Shame” -- Julie Batten, English

“Politics for Breakfast: What if We Applied the Principles of Hospitality to Political Discussions?” -- Elizabeth Coughlan, political science

“Your Mind in Motion: How Brains React to a Changing World” -- David Gow, psychology

“How Humility Can Heal” -- Amanda Howerton-Orcutt, criminal justice

“Setting the Stage for Human Connection” -- Julie Kiernan, theatre & speech communication

“Digital Homes” -- Roopika Risam, English

“Hospital – We Only Need an ‘ity’ Bit to Be Hospitality” -- Amanda Shilo, nursing

For more information visit www.salemstate.edu/tedxsalemstateuniversity.

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