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Beyond Words
Mansoor Choudhry
Language may be the first tool invented by human beings, as a response to the problem of communication. The ability to assign meaning to vibrational disturbances culminated in the ability to seed other minds and offered an infrastructure within which to interpret reality. Some argue lang
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And . . . Action!(?): Directing and Performing Emotion in the Writing Center
Kelly A. Concannon, Eric Mason, and Janine Morris
We invite participants to attune to the direction and performance of emotions in writing centers to create more equitable conditions for teaching and learning.
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I Don't Deserve to be Here Today
Sarah Goltsman
Up to 70% of people feel at some point during their jobs that they are frauds, leading to a cycle of thought that creates a fear of being “exposed” for the imposter they are, despite praise. Sarah Goltsman discusses her imposter syndrome and how she has gotten, somewhat, out of this way of thinking by opening a discussion with friends and family.
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On Becoming Hopeful in the Midst of Uncertainty
Mariana Guzmán de Pérez
Guzmán de Pérez will discuss her experiences learning to live in the midst of uncertainty with her husband and three children. In her talk, she will stress how growth emerges from adversity. She will suggest that embracing new experiences gives us endless opportunities when we have the courage to face the unknown. Mariana wishes to inspire everyone to take the risk of living with a positive and hopeful attitude.
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Art and Science Working Together for the Conservation of Large Pelagic Fish
Guy Harvey
Guy Harvey has spent his life studying animals that most people only catch for a fleeting glimpse. Research on the ocean’s top predators takes skill, creativity, patience, and a bit of luck. As the worldwide demand for ocean resources grows, it has become imperative that we better understand this ecosystem that is so crucial to our blue planet.
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Mastering Suffering
Barry Nierenberg, PhD, ABPP
Sages have said while we are alive pain and suffering are inevitable. Looking around though some handle it skillfully and some unskillfully. This leads us to question how to live with suffering when human limitations lead us to be unskillful? This talk explores some ways people are successful and how to apply these learnings to our own lives.
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Mastering the Art of the Interview
Ashley Rizzotto
Sometimes people will say anything to land their dream job. However, saying the right thing may not be what they need to be satisfied. In this talk, Rizzotto will redefine the idea of the perfect interview. Through Researching & Soul-Searching, listeners will identify their non-negotiables, accept challenges, and master the art of the interview.
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Embrace Challenges to Find Your Meaning
Dr. Rita Shea-Van Fossen
We all face challenges and many of us wish we could remove challenges from our lives. What if instead of avoiding challenges, we embrace challenges in the workplace and in life? This talk explores the idea that embracing challenges will not only increase work meaning but can also contribute to optimizing experiences and making life more meaningful.
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Become a Storyteller: The Importance of the Stories of Others
Maria Valladares
As individuals, we have the right to tell our story. But, as human beings, we have the responsibility of telling the stories of others. In this talk, Maria Valladares will reveal how an uprising, a phone call, and a promise changed her perspective and led her to believe that becoming a storyteller is one of the most powerful things you can be.
What do you know to be true and what do you wish were true? What evidence do you seek out - or not seek out - when making decisions about what you know? This year, we are looking for people who have wrestled with the idea of how they define knowing in their personal and professional lives.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Noon–5:00 p.m.
NSU's Main Campus | Davie, Florida
Performance Theatre | Don Taft University Center
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