Since its inception, over 200 UW undergraduates have trained to become speech consultants. Coaching speech provides benefits to both the trainer and the receiver. Visitors to the Center get high-quality feedback that can immediately improve…
Center for Speech & Debate consultants, Kayah Corpus and Chloe Adams, 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-mill…
Center for Speech & Debate consultants, Kayah Corpus and Chloe Adams, 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-mill…
Center for Speech & Debate consultants, Kayah Corpus and Chloe Adams, 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-mill…
Noreen Bayouk Many people have heard the saying “practice makes perfect,” but how does this phrase directly apply to public speaking? Sure, someone can reread their written speech and call that practice, but is this really the most effectiv…
Many people have heard the saying “practice makes perfect,” but how does this phrase directly apply to public speaking? Sure, someone can reread their written speech and call that practice, but is this really the most effective way to pract…
The annual Jody Deering Nyquist Speech Contest is named after the former UW professor and administrator. By showcasing some of the best speech and argumentation at UW, the contest honors Dr. Nyquist’s commitment to education and civic engag…
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 initiati…
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 initiati…
In 2006, the Center for Speech and Debate opened as the UW Speaking Center, a space devoted to free one-on-one speech tutoring for the UW community. The initial cohort of three coaches couldn’t keep up with demand, so we expanded each year.…
If you are working on a speech, please come in and let us help you refine your work. We can help at every stage, from coming up with ideas, to designing slides, to polishing your delivery. If you are working on a class assignment, bring you…
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 comb…