Oral Communication Center
The Oral Communication Center’s mission is to support Hamilton’s “Communication and Expression” educational goal by developing students’ abilities to express themselves with clarity and eloquence in a variety of modalities.
Tutoring Services
Individuals and groups of students can consult with peer tutors as they prepare oral presentations, debates, group presentations, panel discussions, podcasts, readings, interviews, oral exams, poster presentations and more.
Facility and Resources
The center maintains a library of textbooks, videos and tip sheets on specific oral communication issues. Students can record and review their presentations in the center's practice rooms.
Course Support
Faculty members from any discipline may request customized oral communication support for their courses.
Annual Competition
2019 Public Speaking Competition
Emily Aviles ’19, Harry Dubke ’19, Ken Fung ’21, Taomi Kenny ’20, Michael Wang ’19, and Abbie Wolff ’22 received awards on March 2.
Meet the Tutors Fall 2019
Government
Lexi Black
Hometown:
Sun Valley, Id.
Favorite Movie:
Original Star Wars Trilogy
Fun Fact:
She once spilled a hot chocolate on Jamie Lee Curtis.
Sociology
Hannah Young
Hometown:
New York City
Favorite Food:
Peanut Butter
Fun Fact:
She’s a powerlifter.
Intl. Political Economics
Taomi Kenny
Hometown:
Winchester, Mass.
Favorite Quote:
"This isn't makeup, it's war paint" –Iliza Shlesinger
Fun Fact:
A toucan bit her when she was 12!
Economics
Jack Carroll
Hometown:
Longmeadow, Mass.
Favorite Movie:
Kill Bill Vol. 1
Favorite Place on Campus:
Parking lot in the back of commons
Government
Abbie Wolff
Hometown:
Saranac Lake, N.Y.
Favorite Quote:
"We are all worms, but I do believe that I am a glow-worm." -Winston Churchill
Favorite Food:
Buffalo Chicken from Diner
Chinese & Russian Studies
Emma Belanger
Hometown:
Nykøbing Sj., Denmark
Favorite Book:
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
Fun Fact:
She has a twin brother, and her older brother and sister are also twins.
Government
Peri Kessler
Hometown:
Westport, Conn.
Favorite Movie:
Call Me By Your Name
Favorite Movie:
The Color Purple
Neuroscience
Elisa Taylor-Yeremeeva
Hometown:
Redding, Conn.
Favorite Book:
The Elegance of a Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
Favorite Place of Campus:
The Rock Wall
Government & Classical Studies
Jacob Hane
Hometown:
Williamstown, Mass.
Favorite Book:
The Hobbit
Favorite Food:
Chicken Fingers
Government
Brooke Kessler
Hometown:
Westport, Conn.
Favorite Movie:
Good Will Hunting
Fun Fact:
She sang at the Sydney Opera House.
Public Policy
Rachel Sutor
Hometown:
Gladwyne, Penn.
Favorite Place on Campus:
Kirner-Johnson Atrium
Favorite Book:
Educated by Tara Westover
Government & History
Federico Pollevick
Hometown:
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
Favorite Movie:
Inglorious Bastards
Fun fact:
He was born in Argentina.
Women & Gender Studies
Katherine Barnes
Hometown:
Chelsea, Mass.
Favorite Movie:
Finding Dory
Favorite Food:
Mac and Cheese
Math & Playwriting
Isabelle Mosbarger
Hometown:
Haiku, Hawaii
Favorite Quote:
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
Favorite Food:
Pesto Pasta
Government
Anna Goula
Hometown:
Moorestown, N.J.
Favorite Movie:
The Breakfast Club
Favorite Book:
Perfume by Patrick Suskind