
Festival of Speaking & Listening 2025: Public Speaking Contest
April 24 at 7 p.m.
Torian Room, duPont Library
Contestants deliver a 10-11 minute persuasive speech advocating change or alteration in existing attitudes, values, beliefs, and actions (policy changes, reconsideration of issues, public deliberation) on a highly controversial public issue. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Light refreshments will follow.