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UGA's participation in the Lafayette Debates

Wed, 02/05/2014 - 9:28am

The University of Georgia is excited to announce its participation in the Lafayeete Debates, sponsored by the Higher Education Department of the French Embassy in partnership with the George Washington University. Our debaters chose to participate with the hopes of winning a tour of France (which goes to the two highest placing teams). Current debaters Amy Feinberg, Tucker Boyce, Kristin White, and Eilidh Geddes contiunue to…

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2014 Georgia Debate Institutes Application

Fri, 01/24/2014 - 9:30am

The application forms for the 2014 GDI is now available. Please click on the application link. If we can provide you with any informationbefore the forms are posted please contact us at whwatson@gmail.com

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Novice Debate, Alumni News, Georgia Debate Institutes

UGA Makes Kiplinger's Best Value List

Wed, 12/11/2013 - 9:31am

UGA has made Kiplinger's "Best Value" list for U.S public colleges! It places 10th in the nation, underscoring its improving academic profile and its great overall value (i.e. little debt, scholarship/aid opportunities, etc.). You can read about the ranking here. Go Dawgs!

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University of Georgia college tournament invite

Mon, 12/02/2013 - 9:48am

The invitation to our college debate tournament, held January 31 through February 2, is now available online. Downloads UGA College Tourney Invite - 2014

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Alumni News, Press, War Powers Topic

Georgia Debate Union Mission Statement

Tue, 11/19/2013 - 9:54am

Mission Statement: The University of Georgia Debate team is committed to facilitating a positive policy debate experience for students in an inclusive environment.

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Alumni News, Debate Pedagogy, Public Debate

2014 GDI Information Now Available

Thu, 10/17/2013 - 10:08am

Initial details regarding the 2014 Georgia Debate Institute are now available. The included flier has the GDI's confirmed faculty, dates, pricing, and features! We're excited to see a new, larger crop of kids in Athens this summer. If you have any questions, please email Hays Watson @ whwatson@gmail.com or georgiadebateinstitutes@gmail.com. Go Dawgs! Downloads 2014 GDI Flier

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Alumni News, Debate Pedagogy, Georgia Debate Institutes, High School Debate

Georgia Debate Union starts season on a strong note

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 10:25am

The Georgia Debate Union's season began this past weekend at Georgia State University. An extremely competitive tournament with close to 100 teams in the varsity division alone, Georgia State saw many Georgia debate teams start the season on a very strong note. The team of Shyam Shanker (senior) and Will Caplan (sophomore) were the 23rd seed in the elimination rounds, losing a rasor-close debate to a talented team from Georgetown. Their…

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Tournament Results, Alumni News, Press, War Powers Topic

2014 University of Georgia Bulldog Debates

Fri, 08/23/2013 - 10:27am

Friends and Colleagues, The University of Georgia Debate Union is pleased to invite you to the Fifteenth Annual Bulldog Debates that will be held in Athens, Georgia, on February 28th through March 2nd, 2014. We wish to make this year’s Bulldog Debates an enjoyable and educational experience. Last year, our tournament drew 100 teams from three states. We are a TOC Qualifier in policy debate at…

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Novice Debate, Alumni News, Press, High School Debate, TOC Bid

Downtown Athens featured in the New York Times!

Wed, 08/21/2013 - 10:32am

The renaissance of downtown Athens, Georgia has been featured in the New York Times. Always a wonderful place, the downtown area has recently experienced a cultural, financial, and social revival. It's no longer just a college town with great music - it's got a little bit of everything. You can check out the coverage here. And it's also been called the "best town in the world".

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Shunta Jordan Makes UGA's "40 Under 40" List

Wed, 08/14/2013 - 10:35am

Congratulations to Shunta Jordan a member of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 class of 2013! Shunta is a highly successful debate coach and teacher at Pace Academy. We are excited that an alumnus of the debate program has been recognized for her contributions to the interscholastic debate community and the Pace academic community. I would encourage UGA debate alumni to nominate other members of our community…

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