Call for LEBOWx Speakers!

LEBOWx provides a platform for four LeBow community members to present 10-minute, TED Talk-inspired presentations focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This event is open to the entire University.

LEBOWx will take place in person on Wednesday, May 18, at 5 p.m. EDT. Speaker applications are currently open, and they will close on Sunday, April 17.

Speaker Requirements

• Speakers must be a currently enrolled Drexel undergraduate or graduate student, LeBow faculty/staff member or they must be a LeBow alum
• Speakers will have 10 minutes to talk about the topic of their choice (within reason, and as long as it fits the DEI Action Group’s mission)
• Potential speakers must submit an essay as to why they feel passionately about a certain topic, why they want to share their story and an abridged version of their speech. Questions to consider: Why do you care about diversity and inclusion? What does it mean to you? Why is it important? What is your connection to the topic? What is your story? Why do you want to share your story? If given the opportunity to share your story with Drexel, how would you present it? Use this opportunity to begin framing your speech. (Note: We don’t expect you to have your speech fully developed, but having ideas and topics you want to discuss will help your mentors align your vision with action.)
• Speaker applications are currently open and will close on Sunday, April 17

Resources and incentives available to student speakers

• One to two mentors from the DEI Action Group
• Public-speaking coach/sessions
• Rehearsals in front of DEI Action Group to provide constructive feedback

Interested in Speaking?

Apply today!