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Homecoming Oratorical Competition

Lincoln University of Missouri 2024 Inaugural Homecoming Oratorical Competition graphic with photos of people speaking and logos of University College, BLUeprint, and Lincoln

Oratory Topic:
Past and Present: Building the Best Lincoln of Today by Advancing Lincoln University's Legacy

APPLICATION & ABSTRACT DEADLINE:
Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 12:00pm

Rules: Contestants are to use their creativity and imagination in writing and presenting orations. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words. Oratorical presentations must be within three to five minutes.

Awards:              
First Place:      $1000.00
Second Place:    $500.00
Third Place:       $250.00

A PDF outlining the Oratorical Presentation Criteria and Grading will be provided via email for all submissions. 

An abstract is a short summary of your completed research. It is intended to describe your work without going into great detail. Abstracts should be self-contained and concise, explaining your work as briefly and clearly as possible.

Doors open at 9:00 AM. Competition begins at 10:00 AM.

Sponsored by University College.

Click here to apply and submit your abstract.