Apply to be the Speaker
for the Eau Claire Graduation Ceremony - July 2008
By Thursday, July 10
Submit typed speech (approximately 3 minutes) to Student Life Office (ECB 115) by 4 p.m. Applicants are to sign up for a time to present speech on Friday, July 11, between 12:30-1:30 p.m. when turning in the speech. Only Graduating Students are eligible to apply.
Friday, July 11, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Students will present speech to an evaluation team. Chosen student speaker will be announced the following Monday through e-mail.
Monday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 23
Review & rehearse speech with staff.
Thursday, July 24
Practice speech at Graduation site. Present speech during the 4:30 p.m. Graduation Ceremony.
Judging of the Speech will be based on the following:
- Development of a central theme
- Relevance to all listeners
- Originality of ideas
- Comfort of presenter
- Overall impression
- When read at a normal speaking rate,presentation should be no longer than three minutes.
Contact Student Life for more information.
- Office: ECB 115
- Call: 715-833-6266
- Email: Alisa Hoepner