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Gamma Omega chapter of Phi Beta Delta to host speech contest

From: Betty Watts, Office of International Research, Education, and Development

Phi Beta Delta hosts 'International Experiences’ Speech Contest for International Education Week

In celebration of International Education Week (November 16 - 20), Virginia Tech’s Gamma Omega chapter of the Phi Beta Delta international honor society will sponsor an ‘International Experiences Speech Contest’ on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Fralin Biotechnology Center. Interested parties are invited to prepare a five-minute speech based on the topic: ‘choose one facet of your international experience and describe how it has changed your life.’ $50 cash prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories: international undergraduate student, international graduate student, US undergraduate student, US graduate student, and faculty/staff. Kevin McDonald, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, will serve as master of ceremonies. Details and applications can be found on the Phi Beta Delta website or requested by emailing Betty Watts at bettyw@vt.edu. Applications must be received by Monday, November 9. Attendance at the event is open to all. For more information contact Kathryn Ticknor (231.1425; issa@vt.edu) or Betty Watts (231.6452; bettyw@vt.edu) in the Office of International Research, Education, and Development (OIRED).

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