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The University of Denver Celebrates Radical Collaboration at TEDxDU

Imagine cells that can tell a story, words that bite and blinding flashes of light to power the world and fuel positive change. With a theme of “radical collaboration,” the University of Denver’s TEDxDU event will showcase this mash-up of unlikely ideas, inspiration and research.

Students, alumna share their passions and more at TEDxDU

Students, alumna share their passions and more at TEDxDU

Two University of Denver students and a recent graduate shared stories of following their passions and personal journeys on April 14 at TEDxDUSalon, a student-organized event devoted to “ideas worth spreading.” Julie Markham (BSBA ’10), founder of Greenlighted, a company that raises money for nonprofits by offering deals from socially […]

TEDxDU registration opens April 5

TEDxDU registration opens April 5

Registration for DU’s second TEDxDU event will open April 5. TEDxDU features more than 15 speakers in a fast-paced afternoon of ideas, inspiration, and performance themed around the idea of radical collaboration. Speakers include former Ambassador Christopher Hill, TED speaker and animal welfare activist Temple Grandin, collaborative musician John Common […]

TEDxDU 2011 and TEDxDU Active: Three Ways to Watch

In keeping with the theme of “radical collaboration,” the University of Denver is offering three ways to watch and engage in its upcoming TEDxDU and TEDxDU Active event on Friday, May 13.

TED speakers encourage people to find their passions

The “brand guru” of a popular burrito chain told about 150 people — mostly University of Denver students gathered at the Daniels College of Business — not to wait to find their true passion.  “You’re not a 45-year-old man with a bunch of responsibilities; take advantage of the opportunity now. […]

Alum’s micro-lending initiative sends Kenya children to school

Alum’s micro-lending initiative sends Kenya children to school

When mothers with HIV/AIDS asked Karambu Ringera (PhD human communication studies ’07) for help to send their children — who would soon be orphans — to school, she didn’t just listen. She made a plan, rallied friends, raised funds and has since sent nearly 1,000 children to school in her […]

TEDxDU Xpress is Feb 17

TEDxDU Xpress is Feb 17

William Espey delivered an impassioned talk at TEDxDU 2010 in May, encouraging members of society to get off their asymptotes. Now the energetic Chipotle “brand guru” is bringing his asymptotes back to DU for TEDxDU Xpress. Espey will join a diverse cast of other speakers at the next TEDxDU Xpress event, […]

Accepting responsibility and becoming literate are key to student’s turnaround

Accepting responsibility and becoming literate are key to student’s turnaround

    Joe Monteith says the lowest and highest points in his life both involve entering institutions. The lowest was the day he stepped foot in the U.S. federal prison in Fremont County, Colo., also known as the Alcatraz of the Rockies. The highest point was the day he learned […]

DU professor helps author proposed concussions law

DU professor helps author proposed concussions law

A University of Denver professor spent much of 2010 helping prepare a bill Colorado lawmakers are now considering that addresses concussions among school-aged athletes. Kim Gorgens, a clinical assistant professor with the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology, worked with physicians, nurses, school officials and leaders of several […]

DU students Jesse Martin, Joe Monteith tell how to overcome adversity at TEDxDU Xpress

DU students Jesse Martin, Joe Monteith tell how to overcome adversity at TEDxDU Xpress

When Jesse Martin was lying on the ice, thinking he was paralyzed after a devastating hit in a hockey game, the DU standout said everything important to him in life ran through his mind — and hockey was not one of them. “I’m not saying hockey isn’t important to me […]

TEDxDU Xpress luncheons to spotlight overcoming adversity

What do a professor, an injured hockey star and an ex-con have in common? They’re all experts in overcoming adversity. And they’ll all be part of a series of student-organized luncheons called TEDxDU Xpress. The first event, themed “Overcoming Adversity,” will feature three speakers in short TED-style talks. Speakers include […]

Gorgens’ message about brain injury prevention goes global

Gorgens’ message about brain injury prevention goes global

When head injuries sidelined NFL stars Ben Roethlisberger and Kurt Warner in 2009, Kim Gorgens saw a surge of interest in concussion-related work. The assistant clinical professor in DU’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology says there are many issues at play, including the cumulative effects of multiple brain injuries and […]

Flobots member guest-directs Spirituals Project’s ‘home’ concert

Flobots member guest-directs Spirituals Project’s ‘home’ concert

The Spirituals Project had a lot of issues it wanted to tackle with its annual concert this year: immigration, racism, homophobia and more. To guest artistic director Stephen Brackett — aka rapper Brer Rabbit of Denver-based hip-hop band Flobots — it all boiled down to one concept: home. “A good […]

TEDxDU talk about Native American reparations goes global

When photojournalist Aaron Huey (BFA ’99) took the TEDxDU stage in May and called for the U.S. to honor its treaties with American Indians, his message reached a few thousand people. Now he has the potential to reach a global audience of millions. Huey’s TEDx presentation — “America’s native prisoners […]

DU invites speaker nominations for TEDxDU 2011

DU invites speaker nominations for TEDxDU 2011

With the success of the TEDxDU’s celebration of “DUing” earlier this year, the University has decided to “DU” it again. The University of Denver will host the second TEDxDU on May 13, 2011, at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Organizers currently are accepting nominations for speakers and performers. […]