The top six performers, based on technique and presentation skills during their informative or persuasive speeches, will go to the final round. University of Wisconsin professor Stephen Lucas, who is the author of the textbook used in the course, will head the judging panel. Courier-Journal writer Vince Staten, a member of the communication department's adjunct faculty, and Charles Willard, department chairman, will join him as judges. Preliminary rounds begin at 3 p.m. The final round of competition is scheduled for 7 p.m. All competition will take place in the College of Business and Public Administration building.
Admission is free and open to the public.
The public also can join competitors from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., between the preliminary and final rounds, for free food, drinks and music in the lobby.