BC Talks

The goals of BC Talks are to showcase the public speaking capabilities or spoken expressions of our student body, offer an opportunity for proficient speakers to gain experience, and educate students on the fundamentals of public speaking by observing proficient speakers.

Currently, BC Talks coordinates college-wide speech showcases and annual speech competitions. In order to participate, a student must be enrolled as a current part-time or full-time.

Current Speech Event

Thank You Mic

A virtual Thanksgiving-inspired Open Mic event. Join us as students share performances dedicated to expressing gratitude for someone or something they deeply appreciate. Students will perform two (2) to three (3) minutes of a speech, spoken word/poetry, song/rap, or comedy.

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Type of Event: Virtual
Launch Meeting

Event Flyer  Student Interest Form

BC Talks Committee

Rosena Beniste
Chair of Committee | Associate Professor, Speech Communication | Central Campus
Laura Raymond
Assistant Professor, Speech Communication | Central Campus
Richard Louis
Assistant Professor, Speech Communication | South Campus
Ruth Stewart
Adjunct Instructor, Speech Communication | Central Campus

BC Talks Contest Hall of Fame

2024 Winners

Avital Ohayon

1st Place
Speech Professor: Hannah Moody

Tatiana Zelman

2nd Place
Speech Professor: Rosena Beniste

Bela Castellanos

3rd Place
Speech Professor: Brittany Valera

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