Empower your voice! The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center’s public speaking competition honors Black History Month and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students are invited to deliver powerful speeches and compete for prizes. Complete the application form to sign up! Name First Required Last Required NUID Required Email Required Phone Number Required Year of Study Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Major Required Choose the speech category (purpose) that fits you best Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Special Occasion Speech Topic: Choose a general topic for your speech Social justice and equality Environmental sustainability Mental health awareness Global citizenship Personal growth and development Diversity & Inclusion Technological advancements and their impact on society Intersectionality Multiculturalism Immigration Language and culture Indigenous peoples Disability rights LGBTQ+ issues Inclusive Leadership Innovation Other If 'other' was selected, please add topic here What is your "Idea worth sharing" (specific topic of your speech)? Please provide a brief outline of your speech, including the central argument & main points. Required How interested are you in receiving intensive training and mentorship from an experienced public speaker? Very interested Moderately interested Somewhat interested Not interested What motivates you to participate in this competition? Required OPTIONAL: Are you committed to dedicating approximately 10-15 hours of your time to participate in training sessions, mentorship, the competition itself, and any additional activities such as rehearsals or networking events? Yes No Maybe Are you planning to use any visual aids (slides, posters, object demonstrations, etc.)? Yes No Is there anything else you would like for the planning committee to know about you? Leave this field blank