The Speech and Debate Team is open to all students enrolled in six or more credits. Students are trained and coached by a faculty advisor in public speaking, oral interpretation, and debate events. The team represents Nassau Community College at tournaments coast to coast. Students compete in events such as poetry reading, duo/duet acting, persuasive speaking, and debate. The team competes against other colleges from across the nation, leading up to the national championship tournament held at the end of each year. The Speech and Debate Team meets every Tuesday and Thursday during club hour (11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.) in Building H, Rm. 212. Contact the faculty advisor, Prof. Trent Webb (Building H, Rm. 212; 516.572.7170, ext. 25417), for more details.

The Biology Club consists of students interested in understanding the living world. It acts as a study support group for course work as well as offering lectures and field activities to further education in the natural sciences. It works to expand, encourage, and promote science. The Biology Club provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to connect with each other while contributing to, participating in, and learning about their world. It provides guidance and monitoring of students pursuing a career in the biological sciences and promotes involvement in college and community affairs. The club hopes to help students realize career goals, gain personal insight, and experience an environment permitting development of intellectual growth. For more information about meeting times and dates, please contact Prof. Denise Deal (Denise.Deal@ncc.edu).