How to Sail to Alaska | Joanna Ludlow | TEDxTerryTalks
Despite having learnt how to sail only 6 weeks prior, Joanna and her friend boarded an 18 foot catamaran in Port Townsend, Washington with a mind…
Read articleA Journey of Purpose: From Refugee Camp to University | Rhoda Philip | TEDxTerryTalks
Rhoda was born in a displaced peoples’ camp and at the age of 9 was moved to one of the world’s largest refugee camps (Kakuma). Here,…
Read articleChanging the Way We Think About Consensual Non-monogamy | Nirel Marofsky | TEDxTerryTalks
In this talk, Nirel highlights a number of convincing reasons why polyamory should be a more widely considered option – this includes its emphasis on transparent…
Read articleThe Privilege of Campus Involvement | Jennine Punzalan | TEDxTerryTalks
In this talk, Jennine Punzalan will argue that the difficulties of time management and the dynamics of student involvement are heavily based on one’s social class.…
Read articleKe Nako! Changing the African Conversation | Malaika Kapur & Kuzi Mutonga | TEDxTerryTalks
This talk offers a refreshing perspective on Africa by recognizing it as a thriving global business hub, and the epicentre of a youth dividend that will…
Read articleAn Exposé of Fungal Fornication | Sean McCotter | TEDxTerryTalks
Watch graduate student, Sean McCotter, cover the world of sex, smuts, molds and mushrooms, as he goes on to expose all the fun and challenging details…
Read articleTEDxTerryTalks 2015: Details and applications – quick links
And we’re back! This year’s TEDxTerry Talks will be held on November 7th, 2015. That’s a Saturday of good talks, good folks, and good food.…
Read articleWhat are Universities Good For? A good job, or a good life?
“The university is being transformed into an organization that fits smoothly into the capitalistic, technological structure of society as a whole. There used to be a…
Read articleMeet One of UBC’s Protesters Against Tuition Increases
On December 2nd, UBC’s Board of Governors voted unanimously to raise tuition on international students–by 10% and by a subsequent 3% for the next four years.…
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