The Jefferson Literary and Debating Society

The Jefferson Literary and Debating Society The Jefferson Literary and Debating Society fosters friendship and lively conversation among students

The Jefferson Society strives to provide UVA students a chance to engage in debate and discourse on a range of pertinent issues, honing their public speaking and literary skills and developing their ability to sustain an argument in debate. Additionally, the Society continues to provide the University and Charlottesville community with its prestigious Speakers Series, a collection of diverse and e

ngaging presentations on a host of topics that offer students, faculty and guests alike the opportunity to both learn from and engage with a variety of interesting figures from a wide array of backgrounds. Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.

This past weekend, Jeffsoc had its annual Founder’s Day banquet! We enjoyed a speech from Mr. Denver Riggleman and the l...
04/10/2026

This past weekend, Jeffsoc had its annual Founder’s Day banquet! We enjoyed a speech from Mr. Denver Riggleman and the lovely company of our members and guests. Thanks to everyone who came!

What does the Declaration of Independence Mean to You? Since the U.S is approaching its 250th anniversary, now is the pe...
03/23/2026

What does the Declaration of Independence Mean to You? Since the U.S is approaching its 250th anniversary, now is the perfect time to answer (or think about) this question! Join us tomorrow, March 24th in 1515 at 6:00 PM for a discussion with faculty and postdocs about the Declaration of Independence!

Where was Jeffsoc last Friday? From Ireland to Puerto Rico, to Alabama, our members went all around the globe during spr...
03/13/2026

Where was Jeffsoc last Friday? From Ireland to Puerto Rico, to Alabama, our members went all around the globe during spring break! While we all had fun last week, we’re excited to be back in the Hall for the rest of the semester!

TIME CHANGE. Thursday and Friday interviews will now begin at 9:00 am.
01/21/2026

TIME CHANGE. Thursday and Friday interviews will now begin at 9:00 am.

The Jefferson Society is pleased and proud to present our Spring 2026 Executive Committee!
01/20/2026

The Jefferson Society is pleased and proud to present our Spring 2026 Executive Committee!

27 newly crossed members later…🎉🥳
12/10/2025

27 newly crossed members later…🎉🥳

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