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 ... >>
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 ... >>
The Center for Speech & Debate will host a panel "Unlocking Career Success Through Speech Skills" on Thursday, November 2 from 6-7 in CMU 120. Everyone knows that “soft skills” are important on the job, but how far can they take you? Join us on November 2 in CMU 120 from ... >>
The 2023 Nyquist speech contest winners are in. Megan Braun, Marketing Manager at Amazon Go, and Karli Casto, Founding Principal at pilotED Schools, served as the judges. Both Megan and Karli coached in the Center years ago when they were undergrads at UW. This year, the contest was open to all ... >>
In this video, CSD tutor Olivia Knoll examines how Nixon effectively responded to accusations leading up to the 1952 election. Olivia talks about how Nixon's rhetorical moves are instructive for all of us. https://youtu.be/r7MIxT65V0E
In this video, CSD tutor Jamie Christiansen examines how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez uses style and argument in her response to Ted Yoho. Jamie translates this effective speech into some tips to improve your next speech. Originally created for her COM 320: Advanced Public Speaking class, Jamie has agreed to share ... >>
The “Rhetoric and/as Boxing” course moderated a heavyweight debate. Two high profile boxing writers debated the resolution: “Who was the greatest heavyweight of all time? Joe Louis or Muhammed Ali?” Arguing for Louis was Bernard Fernandez, a 2020 inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Arguing for Ali was ... >>