Our History

Early Forensics History

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Forensic's NIU Roots

Perhaps no other organization has been on this campus as long as Forensics. The first evidence of organized debates on campus appears in 1918. Our charter, as a Pi Kappa Delta chapter (national forensics honorary fraternity), dates to 1928. The original organization consisted primarily of a debating society. In the late 60's and early 70's we expanded our role to include “individual events,” allowing students to hone skills in public address as well as more artistic forms of speech such as “oral interpretation.” In the late 90's we expanded our scope again, including public debate and discussion on-campus.

Additionally, Forensics was one of the first student organizations funded by the Student Association, upon its founding, over 30 years ago. Indeed, our members were instrumental in the student power movement that led to the creation of the Student Association, and subsequent strengthening of its power on campus.