NEWS RELEASE
SAULT COLLEGE
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Sault College is moving 'Future Forward' with its inaugural TEDxSaultCollege event that featured five extraordinary speakers! Students, staff and guests were treated to an inspiring exploration into moving economic development, governance, government, and Truth and Reconciliation forward.
The event welcomed host Oliver Bedley and presenters:
- Shauna Hynna, director of transformation and partnerships at Sault Area Hospital
- Travis Anderson, director of tourism and community development at FutureSSM
- Emily Cormier, sustainability coordinator at FutureSSM
- Kelly Burton, economic developer at Factor 5 Group Inc.
- Patrick Hunter, Ojibway artist and graphic designer
Each speaker offered unique insight and expertise on our journey forward. In addition, the event provided an opportunity for our guests to network at a pre-event social sponsored by TD Bank Group and hosted by the college’s amazing culinary program.
“Our college strives to offer exceptional learning opportunities for both its students and staff. With this in mind, the School of Business and the organizing team researched and completed the necessary steps to bring an inaugural TEDxSaultCollege event right here to our college,” said Ron Common, president of Sault College. “An amazing group of individuals and speakers came together to make this a successful event. We are proud to be able to bring together a diverse group of people to connect and foster critical thinking, learning and growth. These are the types of experiences that move our learning forward, and we look forward to continuing the TEDxSaultCollege event tradition at Sault College,” he added.
The inaugural TEDxSaultCollege event took place Nov. 17 and drew a crowd of nearly 100. For more information about this event, visit this website.
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