"Debate, leading to compromise has always been the American way." - Carcieri
Welcome
The Cornell Forensics Society is a student organization offering intercollegiate speech and debate competition. For individual speech events, we participate in the AFA, NFA, and DSR-TKA sanctioned tournaments. The two-person policy debate squad travels to CEDA, NDT, and ADA sanctioned tournaments. However, CFS does more than compete against other universities, our program also gives back to the Ithaca community with a public service program for youth and various on-campus events. The program is open to all Cornell undergraduates regardless of previous experience or course of study.
Come to one of our weekly meetings in 211 Kennedy Hall. We meet every Monday and Thursday at 6pm. Also, send an email to one of our coaches to let us know that you are coming. Meetings will start the first week of classes - but make sure to check us out at Club Fest during orientation week.
- Sam Nelson- Director of Speech and Debate
- Taylor Hahn - Assistant Director of Debate
- Tony Liao - Graduate Assistant/Coach
- Chris Langone - Graduate Assistant/Coach
We meet Mondays and Thursdays, 6 PM - 7 PM in Kennedy 211.
News Briefs
2009-2010 Topic Area
The controversy area for this year's resolution has been chosen
The topic paper can be accessed at this location:Topic Paper
Possible topic wordings being considered at the topic meeting: View Them Here
Congratulations to Our New Officers for 2009-2010!
The Cornell Forensics Society held its annual officer elections tomorrow in Kennedy Hall 213 at 6pm. The positions were filled as follows:
- Student Director - Coleman Stitler
- Vice President of Internal Affairs - John Karin
- Vice President of External Affairs - Zain Pasha
- Treasurer - Zachary Lorsch
- Secretary - Amelia Kermis
- Co - Social Chairs - Lyla Rudgers and Leah Salgado
Thank you to everyone who showed up and voted!
Annual Cornell 1894 Debates!
The annual 1894 debates will take place during the next two week in the Worlds Debate Format. The 1894 debates are open to all Cornell students, and every participating team has the opportunity to win a cash prize. Please join us for this exciting intracollegiate debate tournament by either entering or spectating!
Debate Banquet Coming Up!
The 2008-2009 Cornell Forensics Society banuquet will take place on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 at 11am in the Statler Hotel. The event will include a guest speaker, award presentations, senior good byes, and great food! Please join us for this exciting event.