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Show ! ADMINISTRATION & STUDENT GOVERNMENT Executive Producers of TEDx, Ben Pok and Sarah Hirning, discuss ideas for entertainment intermissions while David Herzog, ASW director of communication, crafts event passes. TEDx is an independent event showcasing short talks that spread ideas. 'For ASW as a whole, TEDx is most likely our biggest event for the semester, Herzog said. The TEDxWestminsterCollegeSLC takeover Westminster to host TEDx: The Great Rediscovering on April CHRISTIAN ANDERSON STAFF REPORTER Westminster will be hosting its first TEDx event on April 16 from 9 to 3 p.m., student Ben Pok and thanks to first-yeASW.Events. Too many people have great ideas, but they just dont have the voice to get it out, said Pok, a triple major from Cambodia. Pok is the official licensee and executive producer for this event. Pok said he heard from the TED committee that Westminster was accepted after about two months th communication. of The creators of TED, a nonprofit organization, said TED is devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful ar back-and-for- talks. The major difference between TED and TEDx events is that the TEDx events are independently organized and managed. Even though TEDxWestminsterCol-legeSL- C will be an independently organized event, there are still guidelines and regulations that must be followed. If you have an idea and people to talk about it, the process isnt too complicated, Pok said. The difficult part is following the legal requirements and guidelines. The theme for TEDxWestminsterCol-legeSL- C Great Rediscovering. Sarah Hirning, ASW.Events president and producer, said the theme was created strategically so they arent limiting the topics. For students who have an interest in speaking at TEDxWestminsterCol-legeSLthe deadline for nominees is Feb. 16, and the speakers will be chosen Feb. 19. is The ive C, 16 This is a big opportunity for Westminster, said David Herzog, ASW.Events director of communication and design. We should be grateful that ASW.Events, especially Ben and Sarah, is making this happen. Hirning, senior marketing major, said she is interested in event planning, especially for an event like TEDxWestminster-CollegeSLC- .' The. TED has a strong brand to uphold, Hirning said. We are in the capitol of Utah. People can get their ideas out through TEDxWestminsterCollegeSLC. What I like about designing is you have to have a visual and coherent identity across the event, Herzog said. From the passes to the flyers, to the posters and all and stage design for the way to '1 f I i J U' 1. 4 X, ("I '7 K g.jn Star Rediscover! no T-shi- rts presentation. TEDx is different from Westminster Thinks Big because its a more student-centr- ic event. The main difference between TEDx and Westminster Thinks Big is the scope of recognition, Herzog said. TED talks have a focus on the speakers, but TEDx events also put a responsibility on the audience and its willingness to listen and learn from the experiences presented. An application for attendance is required and the deadline is March 25. , For additional information on TEDxWestminsterCollegeSLC, students can check out one of the posters and flyers available on campus, or visit myasw.com CHRISTIAN ANDERSON The Great Rediscovering TEDx posters were created by David Herzog, ASW director of communication. For students who have interest in speaking at TEDxWestminsterCollegeSLC, the deadline for nominees is Feb. 16, and the speakers will be selected Feb. 19. |
