Speaking Center

Closed for the Summer

The Harrington School’s Speaking Center, located in Ranger Hall, room 301A, supports Harrington students in becoming more confident public speakers.

The Speaking Center is staffed by graduate student consultants who will work with you in a one-to-one setting. We provide a welcoming and safe atmosphere where speakers can confidently develop and enhance their public speaking skills.
We can help you brainstorm topics, find and evaluate research for your presentation, organize and outline your presentation, practice delivery, and more.

Consultations

The Speaking Center helps students at any stage of speech development. For example we offer:                                                                               

Brainstorming Session
This appointment is for students who are in the beginning stages of planning their speech. This consultation is helpful for students who might need help choosing a topic or narrowing down topic ideas.

Support Researching and Organizing:

Consultants are here to help students find and evaluate scholarly research. We also provide support organizing research into a well-structured speech outline.

Delivery Coaching
This consultation is for discussing and/or practicing presentations. Students present their speech, after which the consultant provides feedback. Students can work with a consultant at any stage of their presentation, whether the speech is complete or not. 

Meet the Team

Juliette Fontaine

What is your background in communication?
I received my undergrad in public and professional communication at RIC and I now study interpersonal communication here at URI. 

What do you love about the study of communication?
I enjoy studying communication because we live in a world where so few people know how to communicate effectively but more importantly, communicate lovingly. It is vital for us to hone our communication skills and utilize them in our lives. 

What is your favorite quote?
“There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” ~ Nelson Mandela 

What is your favorite thing about URI?
The beautiful campus! 

What is a fun fact about you?
I have achieved the rank of shodan 1 blackbelt in Ryukyu Udundi Kobujutsu and have practiced Martial Arts for over 12 years.


                                                                      

Contact Us

Ranger Hall, Room 207
10 Ranger Road
Kingston, RI 02881

p: 401.874.2110
f: 401.874.2892
speakingcenteruri@gmail.com