TEDxMNSU

TEDxMNSU unites the network of Minnesota State University, Mankato through the power of ideas. This

03/21/2022

TEDxMNSU 2022 was a huge success thanks to our wonderful speakers, attendees, and organizers!

03/17/2022

TEDxMNSU is tomorrow! Doors open at 9:00 AM.
TEDxMNSU will be hosted in the Centennial Student Union Ballroom. The Ballroom is located on the Upper Level of the CSU.

Tickets are still available for purchase at tedxmnsu.com/tickets/

03/16/2022

Our organizing team has been hard at work & we are so excited to see you at TEDxMNSU this Friday!

You can purchase tickets on our website, tedxmnsu.com/tickets/

03/14/2022

We wanted to wish our sponsors a special thank you for making TEDxMNSU 2022 possible!

TEDxMNSU is this Friday, March 18th, 2022 (10:00am- 4:00pm). Tickets are for sale on our website, tedxmnsu.com/tickets/

02/28/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Dr. Daniel Sachau is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Minnesota State University-Mankato. He teaches Psychology courses in Motivation, Marketing Psychology, Social Psychology, and Organizational Development. Professor Sachau is a Distinguished Faculty Scholar and is the Director of the Organizational Effectiveness Research Group. Professor Sachau’s research includes various social psychology topics and “me-search” such as the psychology of golf. He will talk about the link between money and happiness and the problem of rising expectations.

02/26/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Dr. Kristen Cvancara is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Kristen has been studying harmful communication practices for two decades to better understand how we learn them and to what degree we use them. Kristen facilitates leadership and professional development seminars and is currently writing a book. Her work with students has earned her the “Dr. Duane Orr Teacher of the Year” award from the MSSA (2013-2014), and her Fulbright work and international research collaboration earned her the “Global Citizen” award from MNSU (2012).

02/22/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Thad Shunkwiler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato. In addition to his academic work, he is a licensed behavioral health provider and has over 10 years’ experience in helping people with mental health and substance use disorders. Professor Shunkwiler’s research includes understanding how building resilience prevents addiction and su***de. He has presented at numerous conferences and his work featured in both television and print media.

02/19/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Coralyn Musser is currently the Director of Outreach & Engagement at MEI – Total Elevator Solutions and she is pursuing her MBA at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She is passionate about how companies can help others by ramping up their volunteer efforts. She will be speaking about how compassion and generosity can be built into company culture and how this can be achieved. Coralyn currently sits on the Partners For Housing’s board, is an active member of her church, and volunteers with a variety of organizations. She likes being active, ocean diving with her husband, and engaging with her 7-year-old son.

02/14/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Interested in art from a young age, Brian Frink’s experiences expanded in the art-forward neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He has received numerous grants and awards including two McKnight fellowships, six Minnesota State Arts Board grants, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, a Wisconsin State Arts Board grant, and a Jerome Travel and Study grant. In 2010 he was named a Distinguished Faculty Scholar at MNSU and he was honored as a 2019 Douglas R Moore Research Lecture. Brian received his Master's of Fine Arts at UW-Wisconsin and taught at Minnesota State University-Mankato for 32 years. He has exhibited his work widely and maintains a studio practice.

02/12/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a Professor in Sport, Performance and Exercise Psychology in the Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She is also an award-winning keynote speaker and certified mental performance consultant. Her clients have included Verizon Wireless, Target, and Walmart. She has provided mental training for the Minnesota Vikings for 4 years, working one-on-one with the players. She is the author of an Amazon bestseller, Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge and the corresponding workbook. She is the founder of the High Performance Mindset podcast and her work has appeared in New York Times, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and USA Today.

02/07/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Tori Petersen is an author and speaker who is passionate about improving the foster care system. In 2021, Tori was named Mrs. Universe and uses her platform to bring attention to suffering families and children waiting in foster care. She is the founder of a 501c3 nonprofit called the Beloved Initiative, which raises awareness around the issues of foster care, adoption, and human trafficking from the perspective of survivors. She is the CEO of Story Strong, a platform and resource for survivors to heal by telling their stories. In August of 2022, Tori's book Fostered will be released by B&H Publishing.

02/04/2022

SPEAKER FEATURE!
Dr. Jonathan Hicks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services at Minnesota State University-Mankato. He teaches courses related to natural resource conservation, with emphasis on the management of park and wildland spaces. His practitioner roots are in environmental education. Today, he works closely with community partners to foster positive connections with the natural world. Dr. Hick's work has not gone without recognition, receiving the Duane Orr Teacher of the Year Award in 2020-2021. He has also authored several publications on human-wildlife relationships, and regularly speaks on the topic at state, national, and international conferences.

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