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The March Debate Madness tournament is an individual, head-to-head, single-elimination debate tournament.ÌýFirst prize is $1000, second is $500, and third is $250. (All amounts are pre-tax.)

There is no prep required. You will show up at your assigned 20 minute time slot andÌýtoss a coin to decide who will take the pro side and who will take the con.ÌýThen, you willÌýselect a debate prompt from a hat. All prompts ask you to debate a topic in business ethics by drawing on a principles-based ethical perspective. You'll formulate your ideas in 5 minutes immediately before your debate starts.

The tournament will run onÌýthe following four Tuesday evenings: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, and 3/18 from 6:00-8:30 pm in Koelbel. Grab-and-go food will be provided starting at 5:30 pm. The tournament isÌýopen to all current CU undergrad students, including those outside of Leeds.Ìý

PleaseÌýsign upÌýÌýby Feb. 21stÌýto be placed into a debate bracket.ÌýYou will receive an email prior to the event. You must confirm your participation by responding to that email.ÌýIf you do not confirm, you will be placed into a stand-by participant pool. If you show up without confirming, we will do our best to accommodate your participation; but you will not be guaranteed a spot in the tournament.