Upcoming events
SDU Interest Meeting
If you are interested in learning more about our nationally-ranked speech & debate team, join us at our interest meeting Wednesday, September 3 at 6 pm in Wilson Hall 315!
Fill out this form here to give us more information about you
If you already know you’d like to try out for the team, schedule an appointment to talk with Dr. Goke HERE
2025 Racer Classic
The Racer Classic is our annual high school and middle school speech tournament. This year it will take place November 8th, 2025. For this event to be successful, we need your help judging the final round!
If you are a member of the Murray State or Murray area community and are willing to judge the final round in the afternoon (between 2pm & 4 pm, please fill out this form here.
2026 Jackson Purchase Swing
The Jackson Purchase Swing is our annual college speech and debate tournament. This year it will take place February 6th-8th, 2026. For this event to be successful, we need your help judging!
If you are a member of the Murray State or Murray area community and are willing to judge any of the days, please fill out this form here.
2025 Provost’s Premiere
Our National CHAMPION debaters (Samuel Harless & Samuel Miller) face off agains two of our alumni!
This showcase will also feature Caleb McCurren’s Nationally-Ranked After Dinner Speech