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Seckin Kara Wins Pi Kappa Delta Nationals in Impromptu Speaking
The Penn State Speech & Debate Society traveled last week to the Pi Kappa Delta Tournament where Seckin Kara won the national title in Impromptu Speaking!!
Speech and Debate Wins State Title in Debate
The Penn State Speech & Debate Society traveled to the Pennsylvania Forensics Association Tournament and enjoyed success across the board.
Strong Fall Semester Finish at Nassau
Our team finished off the semester strong last weekend at the Nassau/Hofstra Swing in Long Island bringing home 2nd in Debate Sweepstakes on Saturday, 1st in Debate Sweepstakes on Sunday, and 3rd in Overall Sweepstakes on Sunday.
Debate Society Member Opens for Tim Kaine
Today, we were very proud to see Ricardo, one of our debaters, introduce someone very important today at a public event on campus. In his own words, "El futuro Vice Presidente de los Estados Unidos, el Senador Tim Kaine!" Congrats Ricardo!!
Statement on Civility and Public Debates
“Always establish common ground.” That was the motto of long-time Penn State debate coach, Joseph F. O’Brien. That no matter your disagreement on the issues, you always find an opening, a common place with your opponent.
Penn State Speech and Debate Society to host presidential debate watch parties
The Penn State Speech and Debate Society will host a series of watch parties for the three upcoming presidential debates and the vice presidential debate.
Speech & Debate Society Named Voter Education Partner
Because of its commitment to providing forums for educating undergraduates about the election, the Penn State Speech & Debate Society was named a Voter Education Partner by the Commission on Presidential Debates, the organization responsible for hosting the presidential debates every election. Groups are named for their commitment of "promoting an informed and engaged citizenry" during the election by hosting Presidential DebateWatches and other election-related events.
Penn State Speech & Debate Society has impressive showing at state championships
The Penn State Speech & Debate Society made history at the annual Pennsylvania Forensic Association (PFA) Championship Tournament held Feb. 20-21 at Lafayette College.
Debate Society to Host Open Discussion on Sexual Violence and Gender Inclusivity
The Penn State Speech & Debate Society is hosting a discussion on “Preventing Sexual Violence, Promoting Gender Inclusivity” on September 30 at 6pm in 129B-C, HUB. There will be a number of small group discussing the topic: How can we prevent sexual violence and promote gender inclusivity within classrooms, student organizations, and campus life?
Debate Society Finishes Season Strong
University Park, Pa. — The Penn State Speech and Debate Society recently competed at the Lafayette Debates in Washington, D.C. and the Madison Cup at in Harrisonburg, Va. Qinglan Huang, a second-year student in the accelerated premedical program, and Collin Warren, a junior majoring in economics, advanced to the sweet 16 at the Lafayette Debates and took ninth place at the Madison Cup.
