Caucus Cup Debate: ISU College Democrats v. College Republicans

Monday, 08 Apr 2013 at 8:00 pm – South Ballroom, Memorial Union

The ISU College Democrats will debate the College Republicans on an issue of the day for the chance at the Caucus Cup. The winner claims the trophy for a year and will defend the Cup at the 2014 First Amendment Day celebration. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.

Cosponsored By:
  • First Amendment Day Planning Committee
  • Greenlee School of Journalism & Communication
  • Iowa State Daily
  • Lee Enterprises
  • Society of Professional Journalists - ISU Chapter
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.

Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.

Lecture Etiquette

  • Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
  • Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
  • Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
  • Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.