UConn Student Wins First Place in National PSE Competition

On November 18th, 2011, at the Widener University in Chester, PA, Pi Sigma Epsilon, held their National Speakers Competition.  Armando Jimenez, a junior studying business management with a concentration in entrepreneurship at the University of Connecticut, and a member of the Epsilon Omega Chapter on campus, won first place in the national competition.  Jimenez said that he went out for the competition because he enjoys public speaking, it sets him apart from his peers, and it allows him to influence diverse audiences.

Jimenez gave a 6-minute speech discussing the “9 Realities of Life.”  The speech touched upon realities and truths that go overlooked in our daily lives.  Through the sharing of personal experiences and information that Jimenez learned from others he was able to mention points relative to career, academia, and personal realities.  Jimenez said, “the purpose of my speech was to bring awareness to my peers about some of the things we (as a society) do not pay close attention to.”

Jimenez gave his speech to a panel of professional and peer judges and placed first.  He won a Pi Sigma Epsilon national convention package to Indianapolis, IN, in March, where he will have the opportunity to emcee a keynote presentation at the week-long event.

Photo: Armando Jimenez giving his speech


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