TEDxPSU

On this week's Thanksgiving update, we have some short tips on how to destress during the break, and some words from a previous speaker, Shaheen Pasha, who is the founder of the Prison Journalism project.? Tips to destress during Thanksgiving Break:?? ->Meditate - Calm your mind and let go of work and school for a minute by meditating! We've found that finding some guided mediation videos on YouTube are a great and quick way to let go and relax a little.? ->Spend time with friends and family - Being social and allowing other people to help us destress is a great way to get your head off of the stresses of work and school. Take some time to hang out with those you care about ->Listen to TED Talks - Sometimes, we all need a little bit of something motivational to let go and allow our brains to really grow. Some of our TED Talks, like the one we're mentioning next, will help you do just that!? Shaheen Pasha and the Prison Journalism Project:? Incarcerated people have crucial insights that challenge stereotypes and humanize the experience of those in prison. Prison Journalism can spark social change and inform public policy in ways that the common person wouldn't think of. Additionally, the current US Prison system benefits from a lack of transparency, and bringing these people's stories into the limelight can help us hold people in power accountable for the treatment of prisoners.?You can watch Professor Pasha's talk on our website, in the Past Talks section, or on YouTube.

On this week's update, we only have a short update from a prior TED Talk by Kimberly Stratton, the CEO and Founder of The Crown And Cross Consulting And Publishing Co. LLC. She talks to us about homelessness, and how it's far closer than you might think. She also discussed how the traditional signs of homelessness are no longer reliable in the modern day and age. Whereas before signs of homelessness could be someone that was unclean, or appeared dazed, a homeless person can now look just the same as anyone else. But that doesn't change the fact that they don't have a home and are, in Stratton's words, transient.??

On this week's newsletter, we're looking at the top 5 #TEDTalks for #psuathletes and what the Croud would do a TED Talk on. As we get closer to the event, we want to remind people to follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram (@tedxpsu) and tiktok (@tedxpennstate) to stay posted on this years' theme, speakers, and talks!? Top 5 TED Talks for PSU Athletes:?? The Difference Between Winning and Succeeding – John Wooden?? One of the most inspirational persons to ever speak about sports is Coach John Wooden. This speech demonstrates to us all the distinction between success and defeat. According to him, success is knowing that you have done your best in any circumstance.? Are We Born to Run? - Christopher McDougall? Chrisopher McDougall presents us with a distinct and convincing viewpoint on the human body's capabilities and anatomy. He discusses our intrinsic capacity for running, describes the challenges that stand in our way, and shares anecdotes about the motivations and hearts of runners.? My Secret to Staying Focused Under Pressure – Russell Wilson?? NFL quarterback Russell Wilson discusses the mindset and techniques he uses to stay calm and focused under pressure, both on and off the field. This talk offers valuable insights for anyone looking to cultivate a focused, resilient mindset in the face of adversity. What Girls and Women in Sports Need to Unlock Their Potential – Dr. Kate Ackerman? Dr. Ackerman discusses the unique challenges that female athletes face and what is needed to help them succeed. This talk advocates for systemic changes that make sports more accessible and supportive for women at all levels.? How to Break Down Barriers and Not Accept Limits – Candace Parker? Professional basketball player Candace Parker shares her journey of overcoming obstacles and defying expectations as a woman in sports. Parker highlights the power of representation, mentorship, and perseverance in creating a path toward success, aiming to inspire others to pursue their passions and break through any barriers in their way.? ? The Croud's TED Talks:?? A board is up in the HUB for people to put down what they would write a TED Talk about. Answers that we've gotten so far are Filipino Novelas, the decline in the quality of life since the pandemic, and abortion rights. Stop by to add your ideas to the board!??

In this week's update, we only have one short thing to say. Remember to go out and vote in the upcoming election! We here at?TEDxPSU?encourage everyone to go out and vote for president if you can!?Make sure to refer to your state on your voting deadlines. For Pennsylvania, the voting deadline is November 5th! Happy Halloween, and we'll check back in next week with more updates!??

Welcome to Week 2 of the?TEDxPSU?Weekly Bulletin! This week, we have some reflections and an introduction to some of our team that makes the conference happen!?? ? Reflections:?? This week, we reflected on our last conference, "On The Horizon". "Horizons" signal what is on the brink of becoming, and the conference focused on taking modern science and human nature to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity. Make sure to stay tuned for the 2025 conference theme reveal later this month!? ? Team Introductions:? This week, we'll take a look into our executive team! With Abby Waterhouse as out Curator and Olivia?Lechthaler?as our Vice President,?TEDxPSU?is in good hands! We also have the directors of each team.?TEDxPSU?is created through the team work of the Content, Marketing, and Design teams, all critical to creating the conference that will happen in 2025. *This post was edited to remove the "On Democracy" Event, which has been temporarily cancelled due to some issues regarding planning. More information will be released once the issues have been resolved. We deeply apologize for this error and any inconvenience this may have caused. Please stay posted for the confirmed details of the event.

Welcome to the new weekly TEDxPSU LinkedIn Bulletin! Every week, a new update will be posted summarizing the week's content. Make sure to follow and stay posted for more information regarding the 2025 TEDxPSU conference in March, including the theme reveal, speaker reveals, and conference sign up information! Conference Introduction:?? The TEDxPSU Conference has been around for 14 years and is celebrating it's 15th year with the 2025 conference! TEDxPSU is an independently organized TEDx event, created by students at Penn State who want to bring ideas that are already on campus to the spotlight, and introduce new ideas from outside of campus as well. With over 175+ speakers, 25+ events, and 37 million views on our talks, we are delighted to start another year of great content for the State College and wider community.?? Speaker Quote:?? This week, we have a quote from Molly Countermine, who spoke at the "Time to Pause" TEDxPSU Conference in 2020. She advises to "do more of what makes you happy", which she stated during her talk: "Life isn't supposed to be good...all the time".

Join TEDXPSU ???? for our ? Fall Interest Meeting ? at Chambers 108 (instead of 106) TOMORROW at 6:30 pm!!

Interested in being a speaker at the 2025 TEDxPSU conference?? ?? ?? APPLICATIONS OPEN TODAY!! Open to anyone from any background!! ?? ?? Deadline for this Application is September 27th at 11:59 pm, NO Exceptions!! Link to Speaker Applications: https://lnkd.in/d5dstuaR

Welcome Back Nittany Lions!! ?? Join TEDxPSU ?? on Sept 3rd at the HUB Lawn Involvement Fair!! Learn how YOU can be a part of our team!! #pennstate #nittanylions #psuinvolmentfair #tedx #tedxpsu #tedtalks ?? HUB Lawn ?? September 3rd ? 12 pm - 5 pm Already interested in being a member?? Please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/ehncvrh8

Swipe to discover details on the horizon! ?? Huge shoutout to our amazing logistic team and everyone who helped organize the speaker dinner. Your dedication and hard work made it all possible!?? #tedxpsu #pennstate