Photo: StockSnap Mackenzie Oliver As a third year student studying Communication and English Literature here at UW, my education has been deeply embedded in the Communications department. I’ve been tutoring at the speech center for over two quarters now, and it’s been an amazing experience to be ... >>
The Center for Speech & Debate director, Matt McGarrity, recorded an overview of a "Rhetorical approach to public speaking" for the UW's College of Arts and Sciences. The videos below give a brief overview of the Center's approach to teaching and consulting. Episode 1: Speech is Power ... >>
The Center for Speech & Debate hosted a one-hour debate on the question, “Should Washington voters support I-2124?” Arguing for the initiative was Mark Mullet (D), Washington State Senator, 5th District—Issaquah Arguing against the initative was Libby Watson, Campaign Manager for “No on I-2124” The debate format was turn-based, ensuring ... >>
Center for Speech & Debate consultants, Rich Mamiya and Kayah Corpus, ran a speech workshop for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust’s Clean Water Ambassadors Internship. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to "steward the 1.5-million-acre landscape that stretches from Seattle to Ellensburg along I-90." As part ... >>
Photo: TEDx VIT Thy Do Public speaking is no easy feat. Even the most confident and experienced speakers will struggle with anxiety before speaking publicly in front of a crowd. This is a natural and human response, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to combat this. ... >>
Ronald Reagan's speaking script for his 1987 "Tear Down This Wall!" speech in Berlin. Photo from the National Archives Catalog. Chloe Adams ‘Write for the ear’. If you’ve ever taken a public speaking course, or been otherwise instructed on speech, you’ve probably heard this phrase. In the ... >>
Photo: Brian Herzog Eyoung Liu For many years, I have been discouraged from pursuing a path that involves extensive reading, writing, and speaking, because of my identity as a foreign student. As a non-native speaker, I struggled to open my mouth in front of crowds when I ... >>
Jamie Christiansen There is a debate I have had with myself on whether content or delivery is what makes a good speech. The honest answer I have come to is both. However, with more developed content, the delivery has a higher chance of success. I mention this because my ... >>
The magazine for the College of Arts & Sciences ran a nice article about the Center for Speech & Debate with a focus on how the Center helps young communication consultants develop their skills. Read more here. https://artsci.washington.edu/news/2024-03/truth-about-public-speaking
The Center for Speech & Debate hosted a panel "Unlocking Career Success Through Speech Skills" on Thursday, November 2. The three panelists, all UW and Center for Speech & Debate alumni, discussed how public speaking had helped them develop their careers as communications professionals. They shared specific tips on careers ... >>