Author: Diane Keaggy

Cassie Klosterman, a voter engagement fellow at the Gephardt Institute and a 2016 graduate in Arts & Sciences, talks about her recent experiences as a delegate at College Debate 16.

In 1992, Washington University had nine days from CPD phone call to going live on international television. Then-Olin Dean Bob Virgil chaired the committee that made it happen.

How do we get the most out of watching a debate? Washington magazine polled five experts from a variety of fields.

Chief Mark Glenn is in charge of the “big picture,” coordinating and working with campus partners and law enforcement agencies to ensure everyone’s safety.

Just how did Washington University get that first debate in 1992? From Washington magazine, here’s a glimpse of how it came to be — in just nine days.

What’s it like to put on an event of this scope? Let’s hear from the guy who, since 1992, has been behind-the-scenes in one way or another at every debate held on this campus.

Can’t forget the swag. Buttons, bottles, bags, posters and other items such as media kits and t-shirts allows WashU to put a memorable stamp on debate festivities.

For the third time in Washington University’s storied history of hosting debates, a town-hall meeting has been selected as the format for the Oct. 9 debate.