August 21, 2007 (Ice cream social)
Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Agricultural Council will be held in front
of Lilly Hall at 6:00. Townsend Debate information will be available at the
Agricultural Communicators or Tomorrow (ACT) table.
September 4, 2007
Townsend Debate Call out in WSLR 116 from 5:30-6:30. Learn more about the
debate. Debate entry form is due to Natalie Federer in AGAD 222 by September
25 or you can turn it in at the first workshop that evening.
September 25, 2007
First workshop is designed to assist debate participants in preparing for
the debate. This workshop is titled "What is an argument and conducting
research." This workshop will cover argumentation, how to frame an argument
and how to conduct research to support your argument. We will also be going
over the debate rules. The team or a team member should plan on attending
all workshops. This workshop will take place in WSLR 116 from 5:30-6:30.
October 16, 2007
Second workshop is titled "Taking a closer look at the affirmative and
the negative." This workshop is designed to assist students with understanding
each team members roles during the debate, the debate structure and how judging
will conducted. This workshop will take place in WSLR 116 from 5:30-6:30.
October 30, 2007
Last meeting before the debate and it is very important that all teams attend.
Brackets will be drawn and teams will learn who they are debating, location
and time. Any last minute questions and concerns will be addressed. There
will also be a showing of last year's debate for those who want to stay and
watch. This workshop will take place in WSLR 116 from 5:30-6:30.
November 8, 2007
Debate will take place during the afternoon in Pfenlder Hall. More details to follow.