Alice M. House Speech Contest
Overview:
The Alice M. House Speech Contest is a competition held annually in the Communication program. The contest, which awards monetary prizes, is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors across the University of Cincinnati. Established in 1892 by Major Frank M. Jones, a member of the U.C. Board of Directors, the contest is now sponsored by a bequest made to the University of Cincinnati in 1924 by Alice M. House.
For further information, please contact contest director, Professor LisaMarie Luccioni at 513-556-4415.
Each year a topic of current interest is chosen for the contest. The topics are always persuasive in nature and students must develop an argument for or against the issue. Past topics include:
- 2015: How much latitude should police officers have in stopping and searching potential suspects?
- 2014: In an era of digital and social media communication, can government surveillance be curtailed without sacrificing freedom of speech?
- 2013: Will college campus safety increase if faculty or students are permitted to bear arms?
- 2012: What is the impact of social networking sites on the quality of interpersonal communication and interaction as a society?
- 2011: What is the Future of the Mainstream Media as a Reliable Source of Newstand Information?
- 2009: Do Social Networking Sites, such as MySpace and Facebook have a Positive or Negative Impact on Individuals in Society?
- 2008: Should the U.S. Boycott the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics?
- 2007: Should UC Change from a Quarter System to a Semester System?
- 2006: Would Expansion of Online Course Offerings in the Department of Communication be Beneficial to UC Students?
- 2005: What should Professional and Amateur Sports Organizations do to Regulate or Eliminate Steroid Use?
- 2004: Should the US Constitution be Amended to Prohibit Same Sex Marriage?