Improve your public speaking skills at Columbia University Toastmasters!
About this Event
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.
Columbia University campus security will review submissions and will send you an email with a QR code with the subject "CU Guest Access Confirmation" if your request was approved. The email typically comes on Friday night before the meeting. You will not be admitted to campus without the QR code and matching government-issued ID.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Meeting Roles Overview
Info: Club President opens the meeting. Toastmaster of the day explains the meeting structure.
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:55 PM
Prepared Speeches
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.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:25 PM
Impromptu Speaking
Info: Members and guests can practice impromptu speaking during a segment called Table Topics: 1-2 min responses to random questions.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:55 PM
Evaluation Session
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.
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Happy Hour
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.
Where is it happening?
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