The Principles of Public Relations class is proud to announce Speechapalooza 2025.

Speechapalooza is a Northern Essex event celebrating free speech, where student participants will have an opportunity to present speeches on whatever topics they want.

The event will take place on April 24th from 12:30 PM, until 2:30 PM in Lecture Hall A in the C Building on the Haverhill campus.

Speechapalooza started in 2015. It is always planned and run by the students in the Principles of Public Relations Class.

The beauty of this event is that it allows students to express themselves and their interests freely. We are fostering community, connection, and conversation.

“This is a great event because it allows us to celebrate student voices. It can be thought-provoking and inspiring to hear students’ perspectives. Speechapalooza is also a wonderful hands-on learning opportunity for the Public Relations students, who get to organize, promote, and host the event,” says Professor Mary Jo Shafer, who currently teaches the Principles of Public Relations class.

Free pizza will be provided to all participants and attendees.

There will also be prizes for stand-out participants.

For more information, please contact the Public Relations class at speechnecc@gmail.com or Professor Shafer at mshafer@necc.mass.edu.