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Visit the OCC to get all the information on eligibility, prizes, and the entry process for the 2025 Public Speaking Competition. All Hamilton students are eligible for at least one prize!

Visit the OCC to get all the information on eligibility, prizes, and the entry process for the 2025 Public Speaking Competition. All Hamilton students are eligible for at least one prize!

Stop by the OCC to get some tips and tricks for a successful speech and work on your own entry.

OCC winter board game night. More information will be shared closer to the date.

Stop by the OCC to get some tips and tricks for a successful speech and work on your own entry.

Visit the OCC to get all the information on eligibility, prizes, and the entry process for the 2025 Public Speaking Competition. All Hamilton students are eligible for at least one prize!

Since the earliest days of the College, students have been asked to develop their ability to communicate eloquently in a variety of contexts. Today, the Public Speaking Competition provides an opportunity for students to both hone and demonstrate those abilities while competing for more than $18,000 in prizes.

The McKinney Prize is offered to one student in each class year for a persuasive speech. Typically, students com...