Bellevue University Faculty Member Selected to Speak at TEDxOmaha Main Event
David Joel Thomas, Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bellevue University, will be one of the featured speakers at the TEDxOmaha main event on October 9. Event organizers selected Thomas through a highly competitive process to share ideas with a public audience.
Key Facts
- David Joel Thomas serves as an Associate Professor at Bellevue University.
- Thomas will speak at TEDxOmaha on Friday, Oct, 9.
- TEDxOmaha is an independently organized TED event that is part of the global TED community.
- Organizers selected speakers through a competitive process.
- Thomas will join speakers from across the Omaha community.
Bellevue University Faculty Member Joins TEDxOmaha Lineup
Bellevue University announced that David Joel Thomas will speak at the TEDxOmaha main event on October 9. Organizers selected Thomas through a process that reviews applicants from across the region. Each speaker will present an idea on the theme of “X, which, according to organizers, includes topics at the intersection of curiosity and courage.
Thomas joins a group of speakers from across the community. His participation reflects Bellevue University’s role in contributing to public dialogue and knowledge exchange.
Thomas Brings Interdisciplinary Perspective to the Stage
Thomas studies philosophy, art, architecture, and design. He connects research with practice through work in visual art, writing, and design. His background includes time in Pakistan, Turkey and Afghanistan, which informs his focus on culture and global perspectives.
At Bellevue University, Thomas supports general education and student development. He focuses on applying concepts in academic, professional, and personal contexts. His work centers on helping students engage with ideas through practice.
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).