TEDx Widener University

TEDxWidenerUniversity is back for another night of engaging speakers sparking life-changing ideas & meaningful conversation to improve our communities & our world! Our great lineup of speakers tonight includes 3 Widener faculty, a student & alum Info: tedx.widener.edu

Dr. Shaakira Abdullah: sexologist & family NP She’s passionate about providing sexuality education to the Muslim community from an Islamic Perspective based on their religious beliefs & values Her talk: "Embracing our best spiritual and sexual selves: reclaiming the narrative"

Dr. Loyd Bastin: @wideneruniv assoc dean of science & chem/biochem prof He has dedicated his academic career to incorporation of sustainability & research into the undergrad curriculum His talk: “Achieving a sustainable future and environmental justice through green chemistry”

Dr. Carla Barqueiro: @widenerpolisci & int'l relations assist prof She's interested in understanding human insecurity & means thru which diverse voices can contribute to deeper understanding of politics of harm Her talk: “Humanizing immigration discourse and policy in the USA"

2024 Speakers: Kendall Gordon — producer, editor & videographer An accomplished communication studies grad from @WidenerUniv, she draws from a transformative 4-month study experience in Hawaii Her talk: “Finding presence. Lessons from Hawaii on mindfulness and slowing down”

2024 Speakers: Dr. Michelle Lyttle Storrod — assistant professor of criminal justice @Wideneruniv Her scholarly pursuits center on the intricate intersection of youth, social media & crime Her talk: “Gangs. Smart Phones. Victimization”

2024 Speakers: Dante DiBattista — community servant, leadership coach & inspirational speaker He's an emerging pioneer in the art & science of leadership development. His talk: “Why conflict is the vehicle for transformation, and how to navigate it.”

Thrilled to hold our 3rd annual TEDxWidenerUniversity this evening @WidenerUniv‼️ We have an exciting lineup of thought-provoking talks that are sure to spark ideas worth spreading! Learn more: tedx.widener.edu

Miss this year's #TedxWidener? Check out video from speaker Brent Satterly, @WidenerUniv professor of Social Work & Human Sexuality Education Satterly’s talk: “Teaching Is a Drag: Lipstick, Learning, and Liberation” @WidenerSW @chhs_amplified @TEDx youtube.com/watch?v=qFUE2A…

Miss this year's @TedxWidener? Check out video from speaker @DrLiseDeguire, an alum, psychologist & author of Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor. Deguire’s talk confronts the vilification of disfigured people in movies & media youtu.be/zD9KhXQOED8?si…

Amanda Rappa '26, communication studies & visual + performing arts major, shares her experience as co-executive producer of @TedxWidener “I’ve gained experience in my field of study in my sophomore year that I’ll remember forever." ~ Amanda Read more: widener.edu/news/news-arch…

#TEDxSpeaker Brent Satterly, a @widenersw & @WidenerCHSS professor, discusses “Teaching Is a Drag: Lipstick, Learning, and Liberation” @chhs_amplified #TEDxWidener

#TEDxSpeaker & Widener alum @DrLiseDeguire, a psychologist, author & burn survivor, speaks on “SCARRED Not Scary” #TEDxWidener

#TEDxSpeaker Anthony Pompilii, a @WUCOMS senior, speaks on “A Call for Struggling Student Athletes to Seek Help” #TEDxWidener

#TEDxSpeaker Amy Franzini, a @WUCOMS & digital media informatics professor, discusses “Television is a Tool for Caregivers” #TEDxWidener

Our first #TEDxSpeaker Gigi Tewari (@lawandemotion), a prof at @DELawSchool, speaks on “Teaching Financial Responsibility in Cultures of Silence”

Welcome to our 2nd annual TEDxWidenerUniversity!! We have a great lineup of speakers tonight! tedx.widener.edu #TEDxWidener

.@TEDx returns to @WidenerUniv tmrw at 7 pm w/ great lineup of speakers Allotted tix are gone but join waitlist here: tedx.widener.edu. You’ll be notified early tmrw afternoon if there’s an opening Talks will be filmed & available for viewing later this fall #TEDxWidener

.@TEDx is back at @WidenerUniv!! 📆 TEDxWidenerUniversity Sept 28 | 7-9:30 pm Event is open to the public but tickets are limited. Apply here: tedx.widener.edu Talks will be filmed & available for viewing later this fall #TEDxWidener

We’re excited to announce that @TEDx returns to @WidenerUniv this fall! 📆 TEDxWidenerUniversity Sept 28 | 7-9:30 pm Event is open to the public but tickets are limited. Apply here: tedx.widener.edu Talks will be filmed & available for viewing later this fall