TEDx WVU

Welcome back to campus WVU! We’re hosting a watch party of previous TEDx speakers tomorrow on campus for all students! Come join us and bring a friend to hang out, watch some talks, and eat snacks!

We want to take a second and thank everyone who was a part of yesterday's show! Our hosts and .claire02 did a great job 🙌 as well as our speakers, 🤩

Another thank you to everyone at who made this possible!

It's finally time to Dig Deeper! Buy tickets online or at the Box Office starting at 1:00pm. Doors open at 1:30pm!

Last but not least, (Ryan McCarthy)'s talk is sure to cause post-pandemic reflection. Listen to Ryan's talk today at 2:00pm.

Come to the Gladys Davis Theatre tomorrow at 2:00pm to hear share how to be your own magnifying glass 🔍

will be speaking about what each of us would do if we knew we could not fail! Come to the Gladys Davis Theater in the CAC tomorrow to hear Timothy's talk. Click the link in our bio for tickets, a limited number remain! 🤩

Only 2️⃣ more days!

is going to talk about how we can ignite purpose within our lives! Learn from Autumn Sunday, April 16 in the Gladys Davis Theater.

We are excited for talk on digital equity! 💻 Listen to Joshua's talk Sunday, April 16 in the Gladys Davis Theater.

Only 3️⃣ days until we Dig Deeper! Buy tickets at the Mountainlair or CAC WVU Box Offices or online at the link in our bio.

Our theme for our 2023 show is "Dig Deeper." Do you know what it means to Dig Deeper?

“Dig Deeper” means to look beyond the surface. Our 2023 speakers are looking at their topics from a multi-layer of perspectives. Their presentations will be in the Gladys Davis Theatre on Sunday, April 16.

In what aspects of your life do you Dig Deeper? ⛏

That's right! There's only TWO weeks until show day. Buy your tickets ahead of time at the box office or online at the link in our bio 🙌

Click the link in our bio to buy your tickets for our April 16 show in advance! You won't want to miss this👏

Introducing our fifth speaker, Ryan McCarthy! Ryan will be sharing his experiences through the pandemic and Healthcare is Human 🩺

“McCarthy MD is a faculty member of the WVU School of Medicine and practices internal medicine in Martinsburg, WV. In spring 2020, he created Healthcare is Human, a project to chronicle his pandemic experience. Since then, this project—photography, podcast, museum exhibit, forthcoming book, art installation, and poetry workshop—has grown exponentially, telling dozens of stories. A partnership of talented artists, Healthcare is Human digs deep, finding beauty in the midst of a global pandemic. Dr. McCarthy collaborates with the WVU Humanities Center to create a new model of narrative medicine, one steeped in Appalachian values. He loves a great story, and—even better—a good joke.”

Introducing our fourth 2023 speaker, Timothy Shaw! Timothy will be discussing what each of us would attempt if we knew we could not fail ❓

“My name is Timothy Shaw, and I’m a current WVU Senior majoring in Marketing, with an A.O.E. in Digital Marketing Promotions and a minor in Sports Communication. I arrived at WVU in Fall 2019 from Syracuse, NY. Throughout my time at WVU, I’m grateful to have made lifelong memories that have shaped me into who I am today. From participating in Apple’s WVU College Support Program, serving as VP of Student Outreach for WVU’s Chapter of American Marketing Association, and President of WVU’s largest student-run philanthropic organization, MountaineerTHON, I’m extremely grateful for these amazing opportunities WVU has provided.
My passions include motivating, leadership, displaying kindness, and helping others. I’ve been wanting to participate in TEDxWVU since my freshman year, but I have never had an “idea worth spreading” until this year. I am very excited to have the opportunity to share my ideas and leave an impact on other individuals besides myself. This year's “Dig Deeper” theme has provided the perfect opportunity to become involved, as this theme is something I have resonated with my entire life. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports such as football, basketball, hockey, golf, and disc golf. I also enjoy outdoor activities, such as kayaking, fishing, camping, and hiking.”

Introducing another 2023 speaker, Autumn Tooms-Cypres! Autumn’s talk will focus on igniting purpose in ourselves and others 🙌

“I’m a curious and fired-up learner that has spent 25 years studying the difference between how leadership is understood and how leadership is practiced in everyday life. I’ve traveled many country roads from a childhood in the Arizona desert to a happy-ever-after home in West Virginia. The journey has included service to five universities that serve various Appalachian communities across the United States.
I have served communities as a McDonalds cashier, baker, emergency room clerk, bill collector, chemistry teacher, school principal, professor, author, change agent, university administrator, and now Founding Dean of the College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University. I know what it feels like to be underestimated, discounted, and ignored. I also know what it feels like to be heard, inspired, and nurtured. In truth, places of learning can be empowering or soul-crushing. My life’s purpose is to build bridges with groups of people to ensure places of learning are as inspiring and nurturing as possible.
My favorite hobby is traveling with my husband, Jean Philippe; and my favorite place to visit is the future. Building bridges to a future centered on inspiring learners to embrace a purpose-driven life is my favorite hobby.”

Introducing our third 2023 speaker, Charlie Long! Charlie will be talking about how to be your own magnifying glass 🔎

“Charlie Long is a sophomore Political Science major and Philosophy minor at West Virginia University hailing from Charleston, West Virginia. The environments in which he thrives most are those where he can give people hope and help them reach their full potential. This passion has arisen from his personal experiences with self-doubt and emotional turmoil. In his talk, Charlie explores these experiences in-depth, revealing how he conquered them and grew to be comfortable in his own skin, no matter where he is in life. Following his undergraduate studies, Charlie aspires to obtain a law degree in order to channel his passion for assisting others into a legal career. He has already accrued legal experience through working at WV Public Defender Services as a summer intern and becoming involved in undergraduate legal research. Additionally, he has tried to make his mark on the WVU campus in various capacities, such as serving as the Attorney General of the WVU Student Government Association.”

Introducing one of our 2023 speakers, Joshua Meadows! Joshua's talk, "Getting to the Bottom of the Digital Divide" will focus on the unequal access to digital technology. 💻

"Joshua Meadows is a service assistant professor in the Management Information Systems (MIS) Department at the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and serves as the director of Data Driven WV. This outreach center connects organizations with WVU students and faculty to provide data-driven, technical insights and solutions. As a West Virginia native, Joshua is dedicated to his home state's economic development and prosperity. In his role, Joshua utilizes his unique combination of experience in technology and community outreach to bridge the skills gap in West Virginia communities through service-oriented outreach, community projects, and subject matter expertise in data analytics. He has hosted presentations on relevant industry topics, such as AI in government and technology consulting; mentored student groups as they worked through experiential learning projects; and advised economic development groups on topics such as digital equity. When not focusing on the economic future of WV, Joshua enjoys traveling to National Parks and doing DIY home renovation projects."

Meet our 2023 Speakers! 👏 Come out on April 16 to hear their talks at the CAC! Tickets go on sale March 6 😎

Special announcement! Tickets for our 2023 event are going on sale March 6! Stay tuned later this week for speaker announcements 😊

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Are you or your business interested in being one of our 2023 sponsors? The sponsor inquiry form is on our Linktree!

Today’s the last day to apply to be our 2023 speaker! Apps are due by 11:59pm tonight. Click the link in our bio! 🤩

Get those speaker applications in! The speaker app closes February 1. Click the link in our bio to get started!

We are excited to announce that our theme for our April 16 show is “Dig Deeper!” The application to be a speaker is in our bio and closes on February 1🤩

This is your friendly reminder to vote for our Chair and Licensee, ! We are so proud of her. Voting is open on Engage until 7:00!

Join us today for our first meeting at 3:00!
Zoom link: https://wvu.zoom.us/j/96865741491

The first week of class means that TEDxWVU is back and ready for the new school year!
Join us in person or over Zoom to hear about what we do and how you can be a part of TEDx!🙌

The first week of class means that TEDxWVU is back and ready for the new school year!
Join us in person or over Zoom to hear about what we do and how you can be a part of TEDx!🙌