Toastmasters at Purdue to host open house for faculty, staff, alumni

Purdue faculty, staff and alumni are invited to attend a Toastmasters at Purdue open house from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 in Forney Hall, Room 3059. Individuals are encouraged to attend in person, but an online option is also available. Those who prefer to join virtually can request a Zoom link through the “Contact Us” form on the Toastmasters at Purdue website.

Scheduled speakers that day include a Purdue vice president and an associate department head. Registration is not required, and attendees will not be asked to speak aside from brief introductions near the end of the meeting.

Toastmasters at Purdue is a professional development club that meets weekly and is affiliated with Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

Toastmasters clubs teach members a variety of communication and leadership skills that are useful in the workplace and classroom, including how to:

• Conduct effective meetings.
• Practice time management.
• Enhance listening skills.
• Sharpen presentation skills.
• Guide successful teams.

For more information about Toastmasters at Purdue and Toastmasters International, visit the club’s website. Questions can be directed to toastpu@purdue.edu.