Fr. TED Talks: Ideas from the Catholic Social Tradition That We Find Inspiring

Location: Library Quad (View on map )

An image of the Hesburgh Library and the Word of Life Mural

Sponsored by the Notre Dame Ethics Initiative and the Notre Dame Institute for Ethics and the Common Good

Honoring the legacy of legendary Notre Dame President Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., Fr. TED Talks is a two-night festival, October 28-29, on Notre Dame’s campus featuring short keynote talks from every corner of the Notre Dame community as we gather to consider all of the ways the pillars of Catholic social tradition animate our lives together.

A “Fr. TED Talk” is a ten-minute address by members of the Notre Dame community (students, alumni, staff, and faculty) on one big idea from the Catholic social tradition that is worth exploring. Featuring stories, points of view, and personal flair – a great Fr. Ted talk inspires the audience to take a deeper look at the idea.

Each evening, several Notre Dame community members–students, alumni, staff, and faculty–will give TED-style talks. Speakers will be chosen through an application process, which is open to all members of the campus community. If selected, speakers will receive support in preparation from a distinguished mentor on campus. There will be food and door prizes for audience members, awards for speakers, as well as a few surprises during the festival.

More information is forthcoming, so check back often!