Do you have what it takes to be crowned UConn’s best public speaker?! Do you want to showcase your public speaking skills on the big stage? Do you want the opportunity to show everyone yourtalents and abilities?
Announcing the 4th annual UConn Public Speaking Competition!
Monday, April 3rd at 6 p.m
Student Union Theater
The contest will feature 5 undergraduate contestants, 3 judges, 2 hosts--and one live audience!
Win Prizes! Over $450 in awards (plus bragging rights for all time--or at least until next year's competition!)
Theme: What role should social media play in our civil and political discourse?
Submission Rules and Guidelines
- Eligibility: Currently enrolled UConn undergraduate students
- Submission video must be submitted via an emailed YouTube link to uccommsociety@gmail.com before 12 p.m. noon on Monday March 20th to be considered an official entry
- Submission videos must be a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes to be considered an official entry
- Speakers may not use props or other presentation aids in their submission video
- Submissions should be focused on the speaker and their speech. Post-production edits or enhancements are discouraged.
Finalists will be notified on or before March 24th. A pre-production dinner will be held on Monday March 27th at 6:30. Contestants who are selected are expected to attend this event!
Submission Deadline: 12 noon, Monday March 20th
Sponsored by the Communication Society
For more information, contact: Communication Society at uccommsociety@gmail.com