You're invited! We're excited to invite you back to Gainesville to reconnect with your speech and debate family and rediscover the fun of forensics!

Join us to reunite, meet the current team, and spend time with former Director of Forensics, Dr. Kellie Roberts!

The Alumni Reunion will take place on UF's Main Campus in the Keene Faculty Center from 4-6pm. 

Appetizers, beer, and wine will be served! Smart casual attire requested.

First Magnitude Brewing Company

7-10pm in the Beer Garden

1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601 

Food will be provided by Satchel's Pizza

Be a part of history! The Interstate Oratory Association (IOA) annual speaking contest is taking place on UF's campus for the first time in it's long history. You can sign up to judge the preliminary rounds on Saturday, April 25 or the Semi-Final Rounds on Sunday, April 26, 2026. 

We have a block of rooms at the Hyatt Place Downtown Gainesville. 

212 SE 2st Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601

$119 per night, breakfast included, discounted downtown garage parking $15 per day available. 

Group Code: IOAD/ 352-496-7505, Ask for Gaby.

Rooms must be booked by April 1, 2026

Booking Link 

IOA and the Speech and Debate Alumni Reunion are featured events of the William and Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication's celebration of 30 years at the University of Florida! 

Speech and debate embodies the mission of the Dial Center, providing co-curricular experiences in Communication Studies. Come help us celebrate the past and look forward to a bright future.