Pamela Harr, an adjunct professor in the 91ֿ School of Communication Studies, will be a featured speaker at the second annual .
Hosted by the 91ֿ , the TEDx event is themed “Pale Blue Dot,” referencing the smallness of the Earth but the importance of its history, passions, lessons and potential for the future even in “the grand ethos of the universe.”
Over four hours, the TEDx event will feature four sessions with a total of 12 , each emphasizing a topic related to the purpose of life; social change; and the different ambiances, cultures or experiences from around the world.
Harr will speak in the final session, where she will talk about how sexual harassment, dating violence and sexual assault are all problems that young people can solve. In her talk, Harr will discuss a system of that is being used nationally that can help prevent and bring more awareness to these issues.
Besides her work at 91ֿ, Harr teaches high school English and Women’s Studies and Literature. She also serves on the advisory board for in Portage County.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Tickets are available . Student seats are $10; all others are $15.
is a nonprofit organization devoted to “ideas worth spreading,” usually formed in short, powerful talks. The talks are led by some of today’s leading thinkers and doers, including Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, David Blaine, Stephen Hawking,
and more. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.