Yale Political Union Debate & Discourse
The Parliamentary Debate
In an era of deepening social divides, the art of respectful dialogue is more vital than ever.
The Yale Club of Nevada is proud to present a premier debate featuring six student members of the Yale Political Union, the nation's oldest and largest collegiate debate society.
Our student guests will tackle modern-day issues through traditional parliamentary debate. Each motion will conclude with a Q&A and live voting, allowing the audience to participate directly in the resolution.
The two motions to be debated:
Motion 1 - Resolved: Trump's Attacks on Universities are Unjustified
Motion 2 - Resolved: America Needs to Restrict Immigration
A Look at the Campus Climate
Beyond the formal motions, the students will host a Q&A regarding the current social landscape at Yale and how it affects student life.
Event Details
When: Thursday, Mar 19 | 6PM - 8PM
Venue: Thomas and Mack Moot Court, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
Cost: Free to attend (RSVP required). Donations very much appreciated.
Light refreshments will be served.
This is an Ivy+ event with limited seating, so please secure your spot early.
Support This Initiative
While this event is free, we welcome donations to make this evening possible. Your contributions will go directly toward the cost of hosting our six student guests, including travel and hospitality.
Should donations exceed the cost of this event, surplus funds will be split evenly between the Yale Political Union and the Yale Club of Nevada to help support each organization’s respective ongoing initiatives.
You may scan the QR code or use the button below to make your contribution. We appreciate your support!
A big thank you to the following individuals. Join our growing list of event sponsors:
Aury Nagy
Clarence Coakley
Claudia Wang
Dana Hazzard
David Yeo
Ed Chansky
Gene Lee
Jeff Reiman
John De Vleming
About the YPU
Founded in 1934, the Yale Political Union is the nation’s oldest and largest collegiate debate society. With over 200 members, the organization has seen a resurgence on the Yale campus in the last few years. Currently at the helm is Senior Brennan Columbia-Walsh, who will be participating in this YCN event alongside other Officers on the Board.
The Union houses seven different parties that fall into three traditional coalitions: the Coalition of the Left, the Independent Coalition, and the Coalition of the Right. Their weekly parliamentary debates have historically included such distinguished guests as Ronald Reagan, Joe Biden, and Milton Friedman.
Learn more about the history of the Union, the parties and coalitions, and the Board on their website.