TEDxDePaulUniversity 2022

May 4, 2022

TEDxDePaulUniversity took place in-person this year, in the School of Music Holtschneider Performance Center located on DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus. Through the theme “Metamorphosis,” five speakers from across the DePaul community challenged thoughts and inspired ideas through a series of engaging talks and presentations.

James Mourey, associate professor of marketing in the Driehaus College of Business, returned as host for this year's TEDxDePaulUniversity. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

Carlos Roqués, a sophomore in the College of Computing and Digital Media, addressed this year's theme with his presentation, “Cartoonishly Simple' Isn't So Simple.” (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

Joseph Chen, an associate professor at DePaul’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and a licensed clinical psychologist, presented his talk, “Making Change is Hard." (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

Alona Kamynina, a senior in the School of Music, performed at this year's TEDxDePaulUniversity. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

Desirie McKay, director of field education in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and a licensed clinical social worker, shared her talk titled, “No Magic Recipe to Reinvention After Loss.” (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

Isaiah Boozer, a freshman in The Theatre School, presented his talk, "20.13." (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

Liam Heneghan, professor of Environmental Science and Studies, spoke on “Learning to Live in a Kingdom of Decay" during this year's TEDxDePaul University. (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)

TEDxDePaulUniversity speakers posed for a group photo to close out this year's TEDx talks based on the theme, “Metamorphosis.” (DePaul University/Randall Spriggs)