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Six speakers, including John-Ross Rizzo, Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical School (first speaker, top-left), spoke at this year’s conference.

Mindful Leaders of the Future Come Together at TedxNYU

Tianne Johnson, Staff Writer April 17, 2018
TEDxNYU has annual conferences that aim to bring students together with the power of ideas. This years theme was Revision
NYU Assistant Professor  Jayeeta Basu spoke about neuroscience at the TEDxNYU conference on April 8.

Five Lessons from TedxNYU

Mihika Agarwal, Contributing Writer April 20, 2017
The best inspiration comes from the most unexpected places, and my personal bi-annual spasm of enthusiasm came through the event called TedxNYU held April 8th in Kimmel’s Grand Hall.

At the Hunger Banquet, guests will randomly be classed as lower, middle and upper-class and eat according to their wealth.

TEDxNYU Simulates Inequality at Hunger Banquet

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
TEDxNYU is partnering with Oxfam, Amnesty International, Share Meals and Habitat for Humanity on Monday to host and allow NYU students to participate in the Oxfam America Hunger Banquet. This will not be the typical student organization banquet where students will enjoy a hearty meal together; instead, students will experience the meal as members of different social classes.
TEDxNYU Examines Identity and Purpose

TEDxNYU Examines Identity and Purpose

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor April 25, 2016
On Sunday, TEDxNYU hosted its sixth annual conference Lenses, which featured a variety of student speakers and ideas.
TEDxNYU hosted a Color Party to relieve some stress with art therapy.

TEDxNYU Gets Legit About Coloring

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
TEDxNYU hosted "Color Party" last week, to tout the stress relief benefits of coloring books for all ages.
NYU students pitched proposals for an upcoming TEDxNYU event in April.

Spirit Week Ends With TEDxNYU Pitch Competiton

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
As part of NYU's Violet 100 events, students presented five-minute idea pitches and competed to speak at the annual TEDxNYU Conference.
The TEDxNYU event held on April 20th at the NYU Abu Dhabi building featured screenings of presentations given in order to promote connection across all global sites.

NYUAD hosts global TEDx event

Lexi Faunce, Staff Writer April 21, 2015
TEDxNYU New York presented a screening of TEDxNYUAD's first annual conference.
Sudhi Kaushik pitches his idea for a TEDx talk.

TEDxNYU showcases students’ big ideas

Katherine Stein, Staff Writer April 12, 2015
TEDxNYU hosted their fifth annual roots conference.
Students pitch potential TED talks

Students pitch potential TED talks

Jimmy Chin, Contributing Writer March 1, 2015
NYU students pitched their big ideas at TEDxNYU's The Pitch: Spotlight competition.
Students pitch TEDx Talk  ideas

Students pitch TEDx Talk ideas

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer November 24, 2014
TEDxNYU hosted a competition titled "The Pitch: What's Your Angle?" featuring speakers from the NYU community.
TEDxNYU talks approval voting

TEDxNYU talks approval voting

Rebecca Spalding, Staff Writer November 12, 2014
Coverage of Tuesday's TEDxNYU community event hosted by NYU Politics Professor Dr. Steven Brams over the shift in political power caused by the results of last Tuesday's election.
TEDxNYU names student speaker

TEDxNYU names student speaker

March 10, 2014
Six NYU students pitched their TED Talk in an effort to be chosen to turn their presentation in to a full-length talk at TEDxNYU.