UWindsor’s Odette School of Business to Host Prestigious International Debate Championship

WINDSOR, Ont — The Odette School of Business, is proud to host the 2025 North American Debating Championships on Jan. 18 and 19. 

This premier event will bring together over 70 teams from leading academic institutions, including Stanford, Harvard, and Yale, to compete in a showcase of intellectual excellence and critical thinking.

Event Details:

What: North American Debating Championships 2025
When: January 18–19, 2025
Where: Odette School of Business, University of Windsor
Who: Top debating teams from North America
Key Highlights:

• Participation by renowned institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, and Yale.
• Showcasing the Odette School of Business as a leader in fostering intellectual discourse.
• Opportunities for media interviews with key spokespeople, including Natalie George (Odette Debate President) and Dr. Ashish Mahajan (Interim Dean).

Media Opportunities:

Interviews: Odette Debate Club President Natalie George and Odette interim Dean Dr. Ashish Mahajan will be available for interviews during the event.
Coverage: Journalists are invited to attend, with support provided for on-site coverage.

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Contact:

Dylan Kristy

Strategic Communications Manager

University of Windsor

dkristy@uwindsor.ca

519-253-3000 ext. 4045

About UWindsor

With a rich history dating back to 1857, the University of Windsor is a comprehensive, student-focused institution with more than 17,000 students enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Human Kinetics, Law, Nursing, Odette School of Business and Science. UWindsor’s mission is to empower positive change through regionally and globally engaged inquiry, learning, scholarship, creative activity and advance bold and impactful research.

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