Colgate Speaking Union

The Opportunities

CSU's members organize and run on campus tournaments, public discussions, and speaking competitions. CSU's members also compete at regional and international tournaments. From New York to California, to Buenos Aires, Bangkok, and beyond, CSU's members meet and compete with people from around the world. In July, the Spanish Language Debate Team will travel to Madrid to compete at CMUDE 2013. Also, in December we will travel to Chennai for the annual WUDC.

The Ensemble of Student Clubs

The Colgate Speaking Union consists of:

• Harry C. Behler Debate Society
• Mock Trial Team
• Model United Nations Team
• Student Lecture Forum

Club news:

• Debate
• Mock Trial
• Model UN
• SLF

CSU Updates

CSU Update May from Colgate Speaking Union on Vimeo.

The Activities

• Applying their liberal arts education, CSU's clubs converse and compete. 
• They act as politicians as they advocate policies through parliamentary debate. 
• They act as diplomats as they engage in strategic and respectful negotiations toward the creation of resolutions or the management of crises. 
• They act as attorneys as they prosecute and defend.
• They act as colleagues as they build consensus in group discussions. 
• In sum, they gain practical experience and develop speaking skills suited to the pursuit of a fruitful public life.