Posted: January 29, 2025
Public Speaking Club at Penn State is dedicated to helping students build confidence, master public speaking, and develop leadership skills.
Through engaging events, workshops, and competitions, we provide a supportive space to grow personally and professionally.
This semester, we are excited to host the Elevator Pitch Competition on Sunday, February 16, 2025 (location and time TBD). Participants will deliver a 90-second pitch for a chance to win:
- 1st Place: $300
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $100
With a $10 participation fee, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity, hone your speaking skills, and connect with like-minded peers. Join us and experience the power of communication!
Membership in the club includes:
- Weekly Newsletter/Monthly Newsletter (with job opportunities, club activities, events on campus, and tips and videos on speaking and communication)
- Weekly Meetings/Workshops: Kickoff Meeting, crafting your elevator pitch, overcoming stage fright, body language & vocal dynamics, elevator pitch competition, storytelling in public speaking, handling Q&A and objections, persuasive speaking skills, professional presentation skills, speech competition prep, impromptu speaking workshop, personal branding through public speaking
- Competitions (Elevator Pitch Competition, TEDx speech competition)
- Speaker Sessions (Only Fall Semester )
Questions? Contact the President, Surya at sps7119@psu.edu