Improve your public speaking skills at Columbia University Toastmasters!

We are dedicated to helping people develop world-class public speaking and leadership skills.

Come join us for some excellent prepared speeches, speech evaluations and table topics!

You don't need to be affiliated with Columbia University to join us. All guests are welcome.

Meeting details:

If you do not have a valid Columbia ID card, you must RSVP by Wednesday, 5pm

You must register on https://rsvp.columbiatoastmasters.com

Info: Club President opens the meeting. Toastmaster of the day explains the meeting structure.

Info: Club members deliver prepared speeches (typically 5-7 min long). Guests share feedback for each speaker using a feedback form and vote for the best speaker of the day.

Info: Members and guests can practice impromptu speaking during a segment called Table Topics: 1-2 min responses to random questions.

Info: Every speaker receives feedback from an assigned evaluator, and Geneval Evaluator reviews the overall quality of the meeting with the help of the assistants.

Info: Toastmaster of the day announces the Best Speaker, Table Topics Speaker and Evaluator. Club President closes the meeting and invites all the guests to the happy hour for informal socializing.

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