University of South Dakota to hold November TEDx event

University of South Dakota to hold November TEDx event
University of South Dakota to hold November TEDx event
The University of South Dakota (USD) recently announced that it is hosting the second annual TEDx event 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Aalfs Auditorium in Slagle Hall.

TEDxUSD, an organization, invites speakers from throughout South Dakota to present their ideas on the USD campus. For this year, event speakers will discuss topics that encompass philanthropy, health care and more.

Among the speakers are Deb Rohrer, president of the South Dakota Music Educators Association, and Rob Green, lead guide for Lifeworks International’s Ecuador Program. There will also be representatives from Avera, Sanford and Brandon Valley High School.

The event is open to the public. Tickets cost $10 for general admission but are free of charge for students.

After the event, activities will run 7-11 p.m. in the Muenster University Center ballroom. While there, the audience will have the opportunity to meet the TEDxUSD executive team, sponsors and speakers while enjoying entertainment and food. Tickets for this portion of the event are $12.

TEDxUSD seeks to bring excellent speakers to USD. It receives sponsorship from the USD College of Arts & Sciences, Honors Program, Graduate School and Center for Diversity and Community.