TEDx Saint Paul University

September 15, 2025

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ART MEETS ACADEMIA

ART MEETS ACADEMIA

Intersections of Wonder:

ART MEETS ACADEMIA

For the first time, TEDx Saint Paul University 2025 is a bilingual and multidisciplinary event that invites the university community to explore the power of ideas at the intersection of art and academic thought.

Through the creative lens of the arts, each talk is inspired by the questions, challenges, and dreams that emerge from the various schools at St. Paul University. From visual poetry to live music, from heartfelt stories to bold social theories, this event is designed to awaken curiosity, spark human connection, and open space for conversations that blend knowledge, sensitivity, and imagination.

TEDx Saint Paul University is not just a stage…

It’s a space where academia meets emotion, theory meets movement, and learning becomes a shared artistic journey.

2025 Speakers

The heartbeat of TEDx Saint Paul University are our speakers. Hailing from both academic and artistic communities and possessing varied expertise, our speakers will share their bold ideas, personal stories, and research-informed insights to illuminate how artistic expression and academic inquiry intersect to shape culture, challenge assumptions, and spark transformative conversations. They are guaranteed to inspire you with “ideas change everything.”

Kacie Avery

Authenticity Over Everything: The Art Of Following Your Heart

How Can University Make You Flourish

(Co-presented with Bianca Briciu)

Michaël Séguin

How Can University Make You Flourish

(Co-presented with Michaël Séguin)

Bianca Briciu

Patrick Leroux

What Does Art Teach Me?

Carson Sutton

The Art of Giving a F*ck: Inspiring and guiding a new generation of men

Laura Armstrong

Music as the Soundtrack to Empathy

Patrick Marshall

Healing in High-Def: The Therapy of Imagery

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