“I’m all for this. It would be nice to have students take the stage to wow the crowd for a change. No offence to some of the great speakers you’re bringing out (and others that UBC has), but this would be such a great opportunity for the student community where they can hear their our own.”

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How to Apply

So now that you’re here, you’re probably wondering how to be a speaker* at TEDxTerryTalks 2011. It’s pretty simple; we’re not going to ask for much – just a video and a short application. Note that the application deadline has been set for midnight September 27th). See instructions below.

THE VIDEO

We don’t want something fancy, just a simple home-made video of you. Why? So we can gauge your speaking style.

Details: speak for about 60 seconds on your proposed topic, and remember, we’re looking for students who are engaging, interesting and entertaining (this doesn’t mean you have to crack jokes constantly). Our main TEDxTT page currently houses our latest student speakers, so if you want to get a sense of what seems to work as far as public engagement is concerned, do check them out – they all rock.

Once you’re happy with your video, put it up on YouTube (or any other video hosting site for that matter) and put the link into your application. Feel free to give us a shout if you need help with this – as well, there will be the odd time here and there, when we’ll have a booth out with a video camera ready for action.

In the past, we’ve noticed that we had quite a few queries on the video part of the application- i.e. having difficulty getting access to a camera, a little intimidated with the whole video thing, etc. Just remember that the video is primarily requested to give us a sense that you’re reasonably capable of speaking. As well, the video quality achieved using something like a webcam or the camera on your laptop is plenty good. As an example, here is one of our team showing you the sort of thing we’re looking for. Note that if you’d prefer to keep your video application private, you may do so by adjusting your own privacy settings on the video server.

APPLICATION DETAILS

It’s really easy – trust us. We just want you send us the information as requested below, or if it’s easier, to download the form, fill it out and send it back to us. Feel free to attach additional materials (CV, essays, media, etc) if you wish.

Please pencil the following dates into your calendars when you apply as they are required for all TEDx Terry talks speakers:

September 27 – Application Deadline

September 30 – Decision Made - speakers contacted, you should be able to present an outline or storyboard of your talk by this point

October 3 – First Meeting for Selected Speakers

October 10, 11 – First Round Rehearsals – you should be able to give a complete run through of your presentation in front of a live audience by this point

October 17 to 21 – Optional One-on-One Coaching

October 24 – Second Round Rehearsal

Nov 4 – Final Rehearsal – a quick run through of AV and for those wishing to practice in the venue the night before

Nov 5 – TEDx Terry talks!

Send your complete application to us with  “Tt application” and your name in the subject heading at terrytalks@gmail.com

INFO PLEASE!

(Once again, this is what we’ll need)

Name: (Last, First)

Contact Information: (Email, Phone)

Student Information: (Faculty, Department, Degree Program & Specialization, Year@UBC, Student Number)

Your Video: URL or attached.

Talks

Your Talk: (Proposed Title, Description – 300 words max)

*Length of talk will be exactly 18 minutes or less. The venue will be LSC 2 of the Life Science Centre – this is a fully media capable lecture hall with a maximum capacity of 350 seats. Talks will be filmed and archived online.

Got questions?

Email us at terrytalks@gmail.com