Testimonials
Forensics and My Path to Leadership: Greg Oakes
Major impact on my banking career and also impacted on my work with various non profits over the years in leadership positions. President and Treasurer on various non profit organizations to help my local community.
~ Greg Oakes 1988 BA recommended by School of Business Administration and Department of English
Shaping My Career Beyond UO: Greg Oakes
Participation was extremely impactful on my whole career. To build an argument and advocating for a position is crucial my entire banking career.
~ Greg Oakes 1988 BA recommended by School of Business Administration and Department of English
How I Found My Way to UO Forensics: Greg Oakes
I attended UofO Tournament. I was recruited and participated in debate all four of my years.
~ Greg Oakes 1988 BA recommended by School of Business Administration and Department of English
How Forensics Elevated the University of Oregon: Frances (Stern) Dudley
I have spent about 35 years bragging about being a part of this program. As a lifetime alumni association member, it is the first thing I think of when I think of my time there. It was a primary reason I wanted my daughter, also a debater, who is a Freshman this year, to go there.
~ Frances (Stern) Dudley 1991
Shaping My Career Beyond UO: Frances (Stern) Dudley
My ability to think and analyze on my feet in high conflict legal situations was enhanced in a manner that would not have been possible without it.
~ Frances (Stern) Dudley 1991
Building My Academic and Intellectual Core: Frances (Stern) Dudley
My participation in Forensics, both Speech and Debate, built my self-confidence, ability to see arguments from a variety of perspectives, and allowed me to thrive in my chosen profession. Friends I made during my years in the program last to this day.
~ Frances (Stern) Dudley 1991
How Forensics Elevated the University of Oregon: David Ross
While competing with UO Forensics, I spoke on the subject of water rights allocation at an international Tournament of Champions, facing off respectfully against a team from Kazakhstan. It's something I still think fondly about, & a subject which has become only more relevant with time.
~ David Ross 2013 - Computer Science
Forensics and My Path to Leadership: David Ross
By participating in forensics, I've been more comfortable engaging with community groups & mutual aid groups in my area, bringing direct aid to people in crisis. I've been a precinct officer, throwing myself directly into politics-made-local.
~ David Ross 2013 - Computer Science
Shaping My Career Beyond UO: David Ross
Forensics became a vital part of my career trajectory. Computer science is a quickly growing field, but communication & organization is a vastly 'undersung' skill within it. By practicing the many skills I worked on through UO Forensics, I was able to carve a unique path for myself which let me stand out in a crowded field.
~ David Ross 2013 - Computer Science
Building My Academic and Intellectual Core: David Ross
Forensics & all the associated skills that came with it was vital for my academic success. I've gone on to organize multiple community groups, & the communication training I received in my time with UO Forensics was crucial for this.
~ David Ross 2013 - Computer Science
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