The university’s Debate Society recently hosted its first-ever worlds-style tournament that drew participants from around the world and from around the country.
The International Intervarsity Debate Tournament received high grades from both participants and judges.
The 24 teams that competed during the March 27-28 competition were from the University of Sydney (Australia), Rhodes University (South Africa), University of La Verne, Cornell University, Williams College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, University of Vermont, King’s College, and Ohio Wesleyan University.
The 22 judges came from as far away as Malaysia and Ireland for the inaugural invitational.
“We would love to thank Colgate for all the work they’ve done, said Bronwyn Cowell, of the University of Sydney. “The tournament has been excellent fun.”