Idaho State University to host CEDA Nationals, largest collegiate championship debate tournament

Idaho State University to host CEDA Nationals, largest collegiate championship debate tournament
Idaho State University will host the 2009 Cross Examination Debate Association Nationals, the largest collegiate championship debate tournament in the country, March 19-24 on the ISU Pocatello campus.

This event is expected to attract as many as 500 debaters from colleges and universities from throughout the United States. Adding to the prestige of the event is the attendance of teams from Harvard, Emory, George Washington, Gonzaga and Pepperdine universities.

"We feel extremely honored to be given this vote of confidence by CEDA," said James DiSanza, chair of the ISU Communications and Rhetorical Studies Department.

Sarah Partlow-Lefevre is the director of the Idaho State University James M. and Sharon E. Rupp Debate Society. During her seven years as director, the team has risen to national prominence ...