The University of Oregon Ducks Debate and Speech Team

This is the homepage of the 2009 and 2011 national champion UO forensics program. Debate at Oregon is a co-curricular, competitive event open to all undergraduates students attending the University of Oregon. Email us: UODEBATE@GMAIL.COM

Forensics and the University of Oregon have a storied history

The University of Oregon Forensics Program was founded, with the University, in 1876. Initially the program consisted of two, student formed forensic societies, which developed into "doughnut league" inter-dorm competitions in the 1890s. In 1891 the UO began intercollegiate competition with a debate on the topic of labor against Willamette University in nearby Salem, OR. Forensics continued to grow as a staple of the University's community and by 1911, the team was so successful that they could charge admission to debates. Money raised during these events was often donated to the fledgling University of Oregon football program.

***High School Camp***

Learn to debate like a Duck at the 2012 ODI.

***Apply to the U of O***

Apply to the U of O here.

**Debate in the News**

Campus and local news articles about members of UO Forensics.

**Clark Honors College**

Apply to the Clark Honors College

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