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Public Speaking Day

Public Speaking Day In-Person

Sharpen your voice, build your confidence, master your message.

Open to all students, every major! Light refreshments will be served.

Events for the day:

one-on-one public speaking consultations
expert feedback in the Miller Presentation Practice Room
"Mastering Your Presentation Skills" session
"Overcoming Speech Anxiety" session

Sponsored by the Department of Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations; The Office of the Provost; Kresge Library; and The Writing Center

Questions? Contact: Christine Stover • cronauer@oakland.edu

Date:: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time:: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Time Zone:: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:: 2nd Floor
Audience:: Faculty Staff Students

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Event Organizer

Beth Wallis

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