The Committee on International Discussion and Debate has selected Samford University student Natalie Bennie to serve on the U.S. National Debate Team’s tour of Japan in Summer 2015.
The junior communication studies major and varsity debate team member earned the honor by completing a rigorous selection process that included evaluation of her debate knowledge, cultural sensitivity and critical thinking ability.
During the tour Bennie will be paired with Cody Walizer, captain of the University of Denver debate team. The two will compete in more than 20 public debates held throughout Japan during the month of June. The debates will focus on a variety of issues regarding U.S.-Japanese international relations.
In March, Bennie was named a National Debate Scholar for her excellence in debate and academics, and was named 1 of the 30 debate All-Americans for her excellence in debate, service and scholarship.
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