Debate Workshop

On 25th-26th April the society held a Debate Workshop. Even though Professor Alfred Snider couldn't get there personally, the workshop was a great success. Prof. Snider and Dr. Steve Llano held video-conference sessions and coached workshop participants on debating. Special thanks to them for getting up at odd hours and sharing their expertise! Also thanks to Karen and Mirja for organizing the event, and to everyone who participated. Hope to see you all in the upcoming UTA Debate Society meetings and events!

Karen Leaving Finland

UTA Debate Society was established on January 2010 with Karen Nelson as the founding member. Before this there was no formal debate in Tampere. During the last few months everyone involved has learned a lot, not only in the weekly meetings but also in the Debate Workshop organized and hosted by Karen in association with the language center. Karen has provided us with the tools to continue learning and practicing debate, and to make the society grow and prosper after her returning to the United States.

That said, Karen has been a pioneer in establishing a debate scene in this part of Finland and the society wishes to thank her for her efforts, in hopes that in the future the cooperation will continue!

- Pekka & Jenni on behalf of the UTA Debate Society