Brown Debating Union

Collegiate debate club

Brown University

• Brown University Main Campus · Providence, RI

Activity: Active

The Brown Debating Union says it hosts a yearly parliamentary tournament and competes in APDA events. APDA records a completed Brown-hosted tournament dated October 16, 2026 in the 2026–27 season.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-10-16. Verified 2026-11-02.

Also known as Debating Union, Brown, BDU.

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How the program debates

Brown Debating Union develops public speaking and oration on campus and represents Brown in intercollegiate parliamentary tournaments. The team competes in American Parliamentary Debate Association events and also attends British Parliamentary tournaments in the United States and abroad. It hosts a yearly parliamentary tournament plus a separate internal tournament for Brown students. APDA records a Brown-hosted tournament in the 2026–27 season.

Debate formats

• American parliamentary debateSourceSource
• British parliamentary debateSource

Circuits and associations

• American Parliamentary Debate Association · Documented participation · 2026-2027SourceSourceSource

Joining and participation

Eligibility

The team describes itself as no-cuts and says any student attending Brown can become a general body member.Source

How to join

Members assist with organizing or judging Brown’s APDA tournament. Some international tournaments require tryouts.Source

Practice arrangements

The team holds weekly general-body meetings, novice sessions and regular practice. It says there is no strict requirement to attend every meeting outside tournament preparation, though attendance is encouraged and can affect selection for some tournaments.Source

History and achievements

The team site marks Brown Debating Union as established in 1824.Source

Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.