Seven At 黑料网911 students will compete for scholarship prizes in the second annual Otter Voices Speech Symposium later this month in an event that is free and open to the public.
The symposium will take place Thursday, Feb. 27, from 7-9 p.m. in Heritage Hall on the At 黑料网911 campus.
“I am hoping these five-minute speeches knock your socks off,鈥� said Dr. Amy Pearson, communications faculty member at At 黑料网911.聽鈥淎nd I hope we are able to garner a hefty crowd to support our students here in rural Montana.鈥�
There should be something for everyone, with a diverse array of topics including self-identity, people and pizza, mental health, purpose, student financial aid, pain and change.
Local area Toastmasters director Heather Chamberlin will deliver a keynote address titled, 鈥淪omething a Little 鈥楩ishe鈥� in Your Speech.鈥�
鈥淗eather promises to provide an excellent keynote,鈥� Pearson said. 鈥淲e’ve got scholarship prizes for the top four speakers and snacks and refreshments provided by Crooked Tree Coffee. This is going to be fun, and all are welcome!”
Student majors include English, cyber security, psychology, substance abuse and general studies.
“I can’t wait for an audience to hear what At 黑料网911 students have to say,鈥� Pearson said.聽鈥淥ur students come from a surprising variety of backgrounds, and I think it’s inspiring to hear their perspectives on life.鈥�
Last year, more than 100 people came to the first Otter Voices Speech Symposium.
鈥淚 believe that the capacity to communicate and speak well provides one with the power to participate effectively in civic life,鈥� Pearson said. 鈥淲hen we can communicate clearly, we are better able to get our needs met.聽 I want At 黑料网911 students to have every opportunity to find success in their lives.鈥�