Promoting Debate & Debate Meeting 28.9.10

Yesterday was really rich in debate, as we went to Aatemarkkinat, along with other student societies, to promote our hobby and to encourage people to join the Debate Society. We talked to a lot of people during the six hours we spent there and I'm sure we managed to evoke the interest of many of them. Quite a few people said they would join next week, so I'm pretty sure it's going to be an interesting meeting! A big thanks to Pyry, Olli and Tapani who spent time on our stand along with me and Pekka.

Almost right after Aatemarkkinat we had our third debate meeting for this semester. We kicked off the meeting with a drama drill, where everyone spoke for a minute and a half with as much emotion in their speech as they possibly could. According to the general feedback, the drill was much enjoyed, and I personally think it's very good practice for the actual debate. We will probably try the exercise again some time in the meetings to come. I could actually see the effects of the exercise right after it when we had our debate with the motion This House Would Make All Middle Schools and High Schools Single Gender. It was an interesting debate and I can see people getting better, speaking longer and in general embracing the debate principles more and more with every debate they attend. Good job!

If you're a newcomer, feel free to join us on any meeting! (Tuesdays on 17.00, Language Center's room E301)

See you all next week!

The Debate Workshop is Over - But Debating Goes On!

The workshop is wrapped up! A big thanks to everyone who participated and particularly to prof. Snider who provided the excellent coaching! And debate goes on... We're hoping to see everyone in the Society meeting this Tuesday - or indeed any Tuesday! (5 pm sharp in Language Centre room E301)

P.S. If you've never debated, you're still more than welcome to join us!

Debate Meeting on September 14th

Just a reminder that the weekly debate meetings are starting again on September 14th. Hope to see many old and new debaters there!

Workshop Registration Closed

We have reached our full capacity and the registration is now closed. Thank you all for your interest and see you at the workshop!

If you didn't get in, send me message and I'll inform you if there are any cancellations.