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Dear Member, My team has worked incredibly hard to create this term card. I’m enormously proud of all of them for what they have brought together for Easter, and I hope that you enjoy watching, dancing, and drinking it as much as we enjoyed making it. Many of you will have exams this term - I hope however that what you find in these pages will tempt you out of the library, or that at least our treasurer’s treats will entice you to make use of your Union Card in other ways! Between debates about life extension and right wing populism, visits by Stephen Fry, Piers Morgan and Mary Berry, and a Garden Party that promises to kick off your May Week with a real bang, we also have an entire programme of ents and other speaker events that mean there will never be a dull moment in Cambridge this term if you come down to the Union. Alongside this, the 1815 remains one of the best value-for-money bars in the city, and has a range of food and drink that makes it the go-to location outside of college for many members; I’m enormously proud of that. The Union sometimes comes under attack for being just a student society. In my opinion, that is exactly
what makes it special. It is just run by students, for students, and this term, as in so many others we are hosting the people who have made the world around you what it is today. The Union is first and foremost for its members. It is genuinely never too early or late to get involved. It is the best decision that I have made so far at Cambridge, and I would urge anyone who loves or loathes what they find here to get involved, to change it, and to make the society their own. This is what my team have done, and we can’t wait to share it with you. I first stepped into the Union building when I was in Year 10 for a school-level debating competition, and have been absolutely enthralled with it ever since. I’m devastated for this to be my last term involved, but I strongly believe that my team have helped me give my time here the send off it deserves with something just a little bit special. Wishing you the very best,
Harry Stovin-Bradford, Fitzwilliam College President, Easter 2017
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Debates ‘Action is eloquence’ Volumnia, Coriolanus
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This House Believes
Right Wing Populism is the Greatest Threat to Democracy Thursday 27th April, 19:30
PROPOSITION
OPPOSITION
Baroness Julie Smith
David Campbell Bannerman MEP
A pro-EU member of the House of Lords, Smith is a Liberal Democrat politician, and an academic specialising in European politics.
Co-Chairman of Conservatives For Britain, Campbell Bannerman is a Conservative MEP, and former Deputy Leader of UKIP.
Dr Daniele Albertazzi
James Delingpole
Senior Lecturer in European Politics at the University of Birmingham, Albertazzi’s research interests are in both neo-nationalism and populism.
A columnist for a variety of news sources, including Breitbart, Delingpole recently courted controversy at this university by claiming that for a ‘real Oxbridge education’ you must go to Durham. Claire Fox Director of the Institute for Ideas, Fox is a regular contributor to Radio 4’s Moral Maze, and helped found the national Debating Matters Competition for School Children.
‘Only be patient till we have appeased The multitude beside themselves with fear’ Brutus, Julius Ceasar 4
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This House Fears
Note: This debate will be filmed by VICE Documentaries. By attending this debate you consent to be filmed by this third party.
The Coming of the Immortal Generation
Post Debate Entertainment: Cupcakes & Cocktails
Thursday 4th May, 19:30
PROPOSITION
OPPOSITION
Dr Daniel Callahan (Web-Link)
Prof. Aubrey de Gray
Appearing via Web-Link, Callahan is a prominent philosopher in the field of biomedical ethics, and is President Emeritus of the Hastings Center, a nonpartisan bioethics research institution.
The Chief Science Officer of the SENS Foundation, de Grey holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of both the Gerontological Society of America and the American Aging Association.
Dr Ian Ground A Visiting Research Fellow in Philosophy, University of Hertfordshire, Ground is Vice-President of the British Wittgenstein Society. Dr Simon Beard A postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, Beard’s research examines the challenges in evaluating existential risks, with a special focus on the risks associated with new technologies.
Dr Natasha Vita-More (Web-Link) Appearing via Web-Link, Vita-More is the Chair of Humanity+, and author of Transhuman Manifesto. Her research applies evidence-based science with emerging technology in seeding an era for longer life and redefining death. David Wood Chair of the Transhumanist Party UK, Wood is the author of The Abolition of Aging: the forthcoming radical extension of healthy human longevity, and speaks regularly on matters of life extension.
‘To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there’s the rub; For in that sleep of death what dreams may come When we have shuffled off this mortal coil.’ Hamlet, Hamlet.
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This House Regrets
The Rise of Social Media as the Primary Means of News Distribution Thursday 11th May, 19:30
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Dr Lisa Cameron MP
Sarah Baxter
MP for East Kilbride, Cameron is a member of the SNP, and will be active in the proposed second Scottish independence referendum.
Deputy Editor of the Sunday Times, Baxter is a graduate of St Hilda’s Oxford and a former Washington correspondent.
Katy Balls
Carole Walker
Political Correspondent for the Spectator, Balls is a winner of the Hunter Davies Journalism Prize.
Former political news correspondent with the BBC, Walker was one of the longest serving reporters at the organisation, having covered Westminster since 1997.
Alex Krasodomski-Jones A researcher in the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos, Krasodomski-Jones focuses his research on political extremism and its reportage on social media.
Paul Stokes Creator of The Daily Mash, the satirical news website, Stokes is also the former Business Editor of The Scotsman.
‘Open your ears, for which of you will stop The vent of hearing when loud Rumor speaks?’ Rumor, Henry IV II.
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This House Believes
A Drink Before and a Cigarette After are the Three Best Things in Life Thursday 18th May, 19:30
PROPOSITION
OPPOSITION
Tom Walker/Jonathan Pie
Andrew Doyle
A frustrated news reporter known for venting his spleen in unguarded ‘off-camera’ rants, Walker/Pie’s online videos have been viewed by millions worldwide.
Described as ‘One of the funniest, sharpest, cruellest comedians out there’, Doyle writes extensively for theatre, and for his friend Tom Walker, who he happens to be debating against here.
Simon Munnery Often satirical, political and almost always surreal, Munnery is a regular at the Fringe and has featured in sketches for Comedy Central and the BBC.
‘CHIRON: Thou hast undone our mother. AARON:Villain, I have done thy mother’. Titus Andronicus
Ninia Benjamin A reality TV regular, speaker at the Edinburgh Festival, and a real favourite of the Cambridge Union, Benjamin holds the record for the slowest time on BBC’s Total Wipeout.
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This House Believes
Britain is Not Great
Post Debate Entertainment: The Easter-Michaelmas Handover Party.
Thursday 15th June, 20:00
PROPOSITION
OPPOSITION
Peter Hitchens
The Retiring President
Author and Orwell Award winning Journalist, Hitchens argues for a wide range of conservative positions, seeking redress to a perceived decline in the culture and moral values of the U.K. in the 20th century.
Harry is a second year undergraduate at Fitzwilliam College, where he reads English, occasionally.
Godfrey Bloom
MP for Salisbury and South Wiltshire, Glen is the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and a graduate of Fitzwilliam College.
MEP for Yorkshire and Humber from 2004-2014, Bloom has attracted significant media attention for his political positions, which have led him to be described as ‘too extreme for UKIP’.
John Glen MP
Hannah Bardell MP MP for Livingston since 2015, Bardell is the Scottish National Party Small Business Spokesperson in the House of Commons.
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‘This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise...’ John of Gaunt, Richard II.
Speakers ‘Celebrity is never more admired than by the negligent’ Cleopatra, Antony and Cleopatra We would like to advise all members that due to the likely popularity of some of this term’s events, it may be necessary to begin queueing significantly earlier than the stated start time. This will be through the Blue Room, so enter via the door to the 1815 Bar. Stewards will be on hand to assist you.
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Fry
Writer, Actor, Comedian and National Treasure Fry is an English comedian, actor, writer, presenter and general national treasure, winning over audiences since he first stepped foot onto the stage in Cambridge in the 1970s. Now he’s back as the President of Mind, a mental health charity. After speaking on the subject of mental health, Mr Fry will take questions from the audience.
Tuesday 25th April, 7.00pm
Michael
Howard Former Conservative Party Leader A former Cambridge Union President, Lord Howard has held many of the top jobs in the Conservative Party. Having been Home Secretary, Secretary of State for the Environment, Shadow Foreign Secretary and Shadow Chancellor, Howard was elected, unopposed, as Conservative Party leader in 2003. After the 2005 general election Howard stood down as leader, and was replaced by David Cameron.
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Alexander
Kramarenko Russian Ambassador As tensions rise between Russia and the West we have the opportunity to host Alexander Kramarenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation. Mr Kramarenko occupied a variety of positions in the Russian diplomatic service before 1992, before working as a counsellor in the Russian Embassy in Canada, deputy director of the North America Department, and ultimately Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of Russia to Great Britain. This will be a fascinating opportunity to hear about Russia from a Russian perspective.
Friday 28th April, 7.00pm
Michael
Franzese Former Mafia Boss Michael Franzese is a former New York mobster and caporegime of the Colombo crime family. He was heavily involved in the 1980s gasoline tax rackets. Since then, he has publicly renounced organised crime, and become a devoted Christian. In the 1980s, Franzese was listed by Fortune as one of the ‘Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses’, and reportedly made more money for a crime family than anyone since Al Capone in Chicago. After 10 years in federal prison, Franzese co-authored his autobiography, Quitting the Mob. He is now the founder and chairman of the Breaking Out Foundation, dedicated to educating, empowering and equipping young people to face life’s challenges, especially addiction. Monday 1st May, 7.00pm 11
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Katie
Hopkins TV Personality and Journalist After competing in the 2007 series of The Apprentice, Hopkins is now best known as a columnist for The Sun and the Daily Mail, and for her controversial comments about migrants, race and class. She has since appeared on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, Celebrity Big Brother, and Question Time. Hopkins pledged support for US President Donald Trump in December 2015, and has defended his suggestion to ban all Muslims from entering the USA. She has also dabbled in European politics, standing as a candidate in the 2009 European Parliamentary election as an independent candidate for South West England.
Tuesday 2nd May, 7.00pm
Sigma Award-winning DJs Cam Edwards and Joe Lenzie are a British multi-platinum DJ duo, celebrated for their drum-and-bass beats, with ‘Nobody to Love’ credited as the most successful drum and bass track of all time. They have remixed for and featured numerous artists, including DJ Fresh, Paloma Faith, Labrinth, Rita Ora, Take That and Ellie Goulding.
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Piers
Morgan TV Personality and Journalist Piers Morgan is currently Editor-at-Large of the US section of MailOnline, the most viewed English newspaper website in the world, and a presenter of breakfast show Good Morning Britain and Piers Morgan’s Life Stories. In 1994, at the age of 29, Morgan was named editor of the News of the World, making him the youngest editor of a UK newspaper in more than 50 years. He later became editor of the Daily Mirror. In 2012, Morgan was embroiled in the Leveson phone-hacking inquiry. Morgan is a close friend of US President Donald Trump, and happens to be the only Brit that Trump follows on Twitter.
Friday 5th May, 7.00pm
Mary
Berry TV Presenter and Food Writer Mary Berry has published over 75 cookery books, whilst also judging the hit BBC show The Great British Bake Off from 2010 to 2016. Her work on the show with Paul Hollywood has led the Guardian to proclaim it the ‘best reality TV judging partnership in history’. In November 2016, it was announced that Berry would present a new, six-part series entitled ‘Mary Berry Everyday’ featuring her cooking tips, family favourites and special occasion recipes.
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The
Kooks Award-winning British Band Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, Peter Denton and Alexis Nunez’s music is primarily influenced by the new millennium’s post-punk revival. They broke into the musical mainstream in 2006 with their debut album Inside In/Inside Out, which achieved quadruple platinum status in the UK within a year. They also earned the ‘Best UK and Ireland Act’ award at the MTV Music Awards in 2006, as well as picking up a Brit nomination. Their three follow-up albums have all charted in the UK Top 20, with Konk opening at Number 1. ‘Naïve’, The Kooks’ best-selling track, has since become a cult-classic, featuring on the soundtrack of 17 Again and One Tree Hill.
Tuesday 9th May, 3.00pm
Deng
Yaping Four-time Table Tennis Olympic Champion This event will have free entry for members of the Cambridge University Chinese Society. Table Tennis phenomenon Deng Yaping won six world championships and four Olympic golds between 1989 and 1997. A titan of not just her sport, but sport in general, she famously beat Benedict Cumberbatch playing only with a spoon.
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John
McCain US Senator John McCain currently serves as the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee in the 2008 US election. A decorated war hero, McCain has a media reputation as a maverick, often unafraid of disagreeing with Republican party consensus, and has most recently become a key critic of the Trump administration. He currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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Paddy
Ashdown Former Lib Dem Leader After 13 years as a Royal Marine, in 1972 Ashdown entered the FCO as an MI6 intelligence officer. After entering parliament in 1983, when the Liberal party merged with the SDP in 1988, Ashdown was elected as the new party leader, with the party taking 46 seats in the 1997 election. After becoming a life peer in 2001, Lord Ashdown accepted the post of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, responsible for overseeing the peace process. More recently, Lord Ashdown founded More United, a progressive political movement, in response to the 2016 EU Referendum result. Wednesday 17th May, 7.00pm 15
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Sir Leszek
Borysiewicz Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University As Sir Leszek’s Vice-Chancellorship draws to a close, this event is the perfect opportunity for students to understand the mysterious world of Cambridge University’s administration. Before Sir Leszek’s Cambridge post, he was Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council. His research focused on viral immunology, infectious disease, and viralinduced cancer.
Tuesday 13th June, 7.00pm
Dr. Vladimir
Yakunin Russian Billionaire and Public Figure Dr. Yakunin entered politics as the first Secretary of the Soviet Diplomatic Mission to the United Nations in 1988. In 2005, he was appointed President and CEO of the Russian Railway Company, the country’s second-largest state enterprise after Gazprom. He has also been an ally of President Vladimir Putin, owning neighbouring dachas and frequently being pictured together. More recently, Dr. Yakunin founded the World Public Forum ‘Dialogue of Civilisations’, an NGO aimed at linking individuals from different backgrounds and supporting research in political and social sciences, religion and culture. Friday 16th June, 3.00pm 16
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Friday 16th June, 7.00pm
Tom
Hiddleston Actor An alumnus of Pembroke College, Cambridge, Hiddleston has gone on to become one of Britain’s most celebrated actors. Whilst still at Cambridge, Hiddleston landed parts in ITV’s Nicholas Nickelby in 2001. Hiddleston’s cinema breakthrough came in 2011, when he was invited to play Loki in Marvel’s Thor franchise. Soon after, he took parts in Midnight in Paris, War Horse, and 2013’s Thor: The Dark World. Most recently, Hiddleston appeared as Jonathan Pine in the BBC’s 2016 mini-series The Night Manager. He is also a UK ambassador for UNICEF, having recently travelled to South Sudan and Guinea to raise awareness of the impact of civil conflict on vulnerable children. Time and date TBC 17
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Bernie
Sanders US Senator Senator from Vermont since 2007, Sanders’ campaign for the Democratic Presidential candidacy in 2016 raised more money in small, crowd-funded contributions than any other in American history, and rose his democratic socialist campaign to international recognition. Sanders was a Vermont congressman for 16 years before his Senate election, and acclaimed as the most popular American politician amongst constituents in both 2015 and 2016. Sanders recently published ‘Our Revolution’, detailing his unexpected successes and experiences in taking on the Democratic establishment as an independent presidential candidate. Due to the complexities of scheduling this event, its time may change without significant notice. 1st or 2nd June; Time TBC
Artur
Mas Former Catalonian President During his 5-year tenure as President of Catalonia’s Generalitat, Artur Mas i Gavarro successfully navigated the complexities and intricacies of minority government, paving the way for the Catalonian independence movement, calling for the separation of Catalonia from Spain. He was charged by the Spanish attorney-general with organising an unconstitutional in/out referendum in Catalonia, which produced an overwhelming majority in favour of independence.
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Gina
Miller Business Owner and Activist Due to significant security concerns surrounding this speaker, the date of Ms. Miller’s talk will only be announced around a week before hand.
Businesswoman and activist, known for initiating R (Miller and Dos Santos) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. Miller, alongside her involvement in this landmark case, is the founder of the True&Fair Campaign, which advocates for greater transparency in the financial services industry.
Time and Date TBC
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Socials
Weekly Zumba and Yoga Zumba: Wednesdays from 3 May to 14 June 5.00pm-6.00pm Yoga: Mondays from 8 May to 12 June 5.30pm-6.30pm
ÂŁ2 members; ÂŁ5 non-members Please pay a member of the bar staff (zumba) or the instructor (yoga) before the class begins.
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Puppy Therapy Session ‘I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me.’ Beatrice, Much Ado About Nothing Once again, the Union will be welcoming the volunteers from Guide Dogs UK with their canine friends, in order to offer you some much needed puppy-orientated therapy! Whilst the puppies undergo a crucial part of their training, they can help you relieve all of your exam-term stress. Members are encouraged to make a donation of £2 to Guide Dogs UK.
Date and Time TBC Reservations will be made online in the week running up to the event.
Cocktails & Cupcakes Following the success of our previous C&C evening, we invite all members to join us after the Week 2 Science Debate for free cupcakes and discounted cocktails in the bar!
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Outdoor Film Screening
Casablanca La La Land
This term, for the first time, the Union will be putting on outdoor film screenings. Whether you’re a fan of the black and white classic or the modern blockbuster, we have what you are looking for! Great value drinks and snacks will be available from the bar throughout, so you will really be able to unwind, whether you’re in the midst of exams or just need a break from the post-exam madness... These screenings are open to members and non-members, so bring all of your friends (or maybe a date?) Casablanca, 8pm on 6th May La La Land, 8pm on 10th June Bar deals: Pint, and Snaffling Pig Pork Scratchings, or Ten Acre Popcorn - £4.50 Tickets on the door: £3 members; £5 non-members
Handover Party Following on immediately after the Presidential Debate, the Union will celebrate the handover from the Easter team to the new Michaelmas team. Join us in the Bar, Dining Room, Blue Room, and out on the Green for what promises to be a great way to begin your May Week. Black tie optional, debauchery mandatory. For exclusive drinks deals, come to the Presidential Debate beforehand and collect your wristband.
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Garden Party ‘A Summer’s Day will seem an hour but short, Being wasted in such time-beguiling sport.’ Venus, Venus and Adonis This year the Cambridge Union Society returns to the beautiful grounds of Sidney Sussex College for their annual garden party on Saturday 17th June, from 2-6pm.There really is no better way to kick off your May Week festivities than with an afternoon of food, drink, jazz and general extravagance. Email Hattie at ents@cus.org for further information. Tickets available now: members (£28), student non-members (£34) and non-student, non-members (£39). Book online at cus.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1260
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Discounts Nando’s SmokeWorks The Mitre Chill Frozen Yogurt Strada La Margherita Finn Jordan Hair and Make-up Salon Bella Italia Cafe Rouge Cambridge Cheese Company Cambridge Wine Merchants Las Iguanas Michaelhouse Cafe Primo Cycles La Raza The Vaults
The Fudge Kitchen Bellina Chocolate House Up and Running
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20% off takeaway meals, between 12pm and 6pm 15% off except on their Lunch deal 20% off drinks Sunday - Wednesday 10% off 20% off Sunday - Thursday 10% discount off food from the a la carte menu, Sunday - Friday 15% off Monday - Thursday and 10% off Friday - Sunday 20% discount on food Sunday night -Thursday 20% off food all week 10% off cash purchases 10% off wine 20% off Monday-Thursday 10% off 10% off parts and accessories 15% off Sunday - Thursday (excluding Sparkling Wine & Champagne) 20% off food and drink (excluding Champagne) Tuesday-Thursday 12pm-9pm, Friday-Sunday 12pm-4pm Fudge Fridays (buy 2 slices get 1 free) and 1 free fudge slice for each box purchased any day 15% off purchases over £10 on Mondays 10% off
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Competitive
Debating The Cambridge Union has achieved widespread success in competitive debating with its speakers and judges frequently performing well at the European and World Championships. We are continuing to run debating workshops on Wednesday nights for the first four weeks of Easter term from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. There are absolutely no prerequisites and we welcome members of all levels of experience (or even none). We are truly committed to developing the speaking abilities of all members; please do not let a lack of previous experience prevent you from coming to our sessions. Debating will help you develop a vast set of interpersonal skills and broaden your world view. No matter what your future plans are, debating is likely to help you in a wide variety of ways. There are an immense number of opportunities made available for competitive debating at the Union. We send members to debate competitions at numerous locations around the UK and internationally. In the last academic year alone we have sent members to Lund, Paris, Riga, The Hague and many other places. The future international competitions we hope to send members to are in Estonia, Mexico and South Africa!
Additionally, there are numerous roles that we are looking to fill this term for the competitions that we are going to hold in the upcoming academic year including the prestigious Cambridge Inter-Varsity. If this is something that interests you, please do send us an email. We look forward to welcoming many new as well as familiar faces to the debating workshops this Easter term! For further updates and information, sign up for the Competitive Debating Mailing List and join the ‘Cambridge Debating’ group on Facebook. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at debating@cus.org
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Involved Stewarding: One of the best ways to get involved with the Union is stewarding our events. Stewards wear a fetching neon jacket, get the best seats in the house, and a £5 bar tab, and a free panini. So what are you waiting for? Join ‘Cambridge Union Society Stewards’ on Facebook or reach out to executive@cus.org for more details.
Being Appointed: At the end of each term, the incoming officer team interviews people for a variety of positions, all of which are advertised via email, and in the Union’s Facebook Group. There are roles for anyone and everyone, regardless of experience, so do keep an eye out towards the end of Easter when the Michaelmas team will start recruiting!
Making Floor Speeches, and Points of Information: This term, we are adding a real incentive for giving a floor speech, or a point of information in a debate. We will be opening up the exclusive post-debate drinks reception held with the speakers to all those who make a floor speech or point of information in the course of a debate, alongside members of the Union’s Committee. If you are passionate about the subject being debated, what better way to get to meet those in the debate?
Running for Election: Each term elections are held for the positions of President, Executive Officer, Speakers Officer, Treasurer and Social Ents Officer. To run for election, one must satisfy a few criteria that can be found in the Union’s constitution on our website. Most of these involve supporting the Union’s competitive debating programme in a variety of ways. Running for President requires that you have previously been head of a department at the Union.
Floor Speeches are short speeches given after each pair of speakers. They are given in either ‘proposition’, ‘opposition’, or ‘abstention’. To indicate you wish to give one, raise your hand or stand when the President asks. Points of Information are short comments or questions accepted at the Speaker’s discretion. To offer one simply stand up and announce ‘on that point’ or ‘on a point of information’ or something similar. Remember when either of these points are accepted, to state clearly your Name and College so that we can add you to the guest list. After that, relax and enjoy the free drinks at the reception! 26
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‘Some innocents scape not the thunderbolt. Melt Egypt into Nile! and kindly creatures Turn all to serpents!’ Cleopatra, Antony and Cleopatra
How the
Union Works Standing Committee Chair: Harry Stovin-Bradford, President The 13 Officers meet weekly to make all the major decisions regarding the day-to-day running of the society. Joining this committee is either by year-long appointment at the end of Lent term, or by being elected by the membership at the end of a term to serve a two-term stint in office.
Debates Committee Wednesdays at 5pm Chair: Andrea Borbely, Executive Officer-Elect As part of debates committee, you support both the Executive Officer-Elect and President-Elect by researching and writing invitations to prospective debate participants. Email Andrea executive-elect@cus.org for details.
Full Committee Chair: Harry Stovin-Bradford, President The 40 appointees of the Society, along with the elected Officers meet weekly to plan how upcoming events will run. The appointees for each term apply to be interviewed at the end of the preceding term. All committees below are welcome to all members, regardless of experience of the Union or with the area of focus. The Michaelmas team would love to have your involvement in planning next term’s events so please feel free to turn up at the main office at the day and time listed below or email the committee chair with any questions.
Speakers Committee Thursdays at 4pm Chair: Charles Connor, Speakers Officer-Elect As part of speakers committee, you support both the Speakers Officer-Elect and President-Elect by researching and writing invitations to prospective speakers for the following term. Email Charles at speakers-elect@cus.org for details.
Presidents’ Committee Sundays at 5pm Chair: Tom McArthur, Vice-President Members of Presidents’ committee support the Vice-President (Tom), President (Harry), Women’s Officer (Maria), Diversity Officer (Olivia) and President-Elect (Page) for Michaelmas to secure high-profile speakers. They conduct research, write invitations and help the Union to maintain links with eminent speakers from around the world. A strong line-up is a diverse one and we are keen to welcome members with an interest in inviting speakers who are able to bring diversity of thought to the Union. Applications to be part of Presidents’ Committee are now open, and those interested should email Tom at vicepresident@cus.org for details.
Treasurer’s Committee Sundays at 4pm Chair: Miles Kekwick, Treasurer-Elect As part of treasurer’s committee, you support both the Treasurer-Elect and the President-Elect by researching businesses and writing to companies and institutions of all sizes to secure discounts for Union members and build links with future long-term sponsors. Email Miles at treasurer-elect@cus.org for details. Ents Committee Mondays at 5pm Chair: Jali Packer, Social Events Officer-Elect As part of ents committee, you support the Social Events Officer-Elect to organise the Michaelmas Freshers’ Ball, one of the largest social events in Cambridge during the term and a programme of weekly ents and socials for Union members. Email Jali at ents-elect@cus.org for details.
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The
Library ‘You kiss by th’ book.’ Juliet, Romeo and Juliet A fantastic, non College-specific workspace in the heart of Cambridge, our Library provides a calm location for revision in a period where deskspace is hard to find, as well as a pool table for relaxation in the evening.
The
Bar With one of the biggest private gardens and best spaces for work and study in Cambridge we are proud to present you with… your bar. As a member you will receive discounted drinks, including our carefully crafted cocktails, food, and nibbles. Some of our regular offers include: Funky Mondays: Happy Hour: See you soon! 28
Half priced cocktails until we close Every day between 18:00 and 19:00 / Half Priced Cocktails £3.50 Pint of Amstel and Bottled Beer / £3.00 Vodka/Rum Mixers, £1.50 double up
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President Harry Stovin-Bradford
Executive Officer
Speakers Officer
James Burn
Jonah Surkes
Debating Officer
Tudor Musat
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Vice President Tom McArthur
Ents Officer
Treasurer
Hattie Allison
Seun Adekoya
President-Elect Page Nyame-Satterthwaite
Debating Officer Imran Mateo
Executive-Elect
Speakers-Elect
Ents-Elect
Treasurer-Elect
Andrea Borbely
Charles Connor
Jali Packer
Miles Kekwick
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Appointees Sam Longton Maria Epishkina Maaha Elahi Timi Sotire Olivia Hylton-Pennant Johari Adjei, Emma Toms Rhianna Voice, Nancy Thorpe Muhammed Khan, Joshua Kimblin Adam Grant, Will Smart Kira Kilker, Liam Buckley Yehong Zhu, Jade Charles James Wells, Gideon Benedyk Keir Murison, Daniel Gruenwald Frederik Nielsen, Hannah Dawson Owen Jack, Penelope Jones Mia Forbes, Kasia Cheng Jonas Dein, Nay Samra James Fox, Sam Ashbridge Dylan Coll-Reed Angus Groom, Hani El-Bay Aatif Said, Lottie McNally David Wei, Will Richards Justin Wang, Alina Antonova
Secretary Women’s Officer Diversity Officer Access Officer Diversity Officer-Designate Access Officer-Designate Head of Events Management Deputy Head of Events Management Heads of Audio Visual Deputy Heads of Audio Visual Heads of Press Deputy Heads of Press Heads of Publicity Deputy Head of Publicity Senior Guest Liason (Speakers) Deputy SGL (Speakers) Senior Guest Liason (Debates) Deputy SGL (Debates) Digital Media Editor Heads of Membership Deputy Heads of Membership Speakers Deputies Debates Deputies
Staff Bursar Accountant Buildings Supervisor General Manager 1815 Bar and Cafe Manager Assistant Bar Manager Event Administrator AV Technician Memberships Secretary Design & Print Building Photogrphy
Colonel (Retd) William A. Bailey Dr David Sellick Patrick Hanwell Joseph Burman Bartłomiej Fajer Sam Heap Natalie Finnigan Nathan Caples Louise Gamon www.cruciblecreative.co.uk Chris Williamson
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The Cambridge Union
Vacation Committee Carlo Moll Jay Vinayak Ojha Robert Shearme Ryan Blank Tanvi Acharya
Caitlin Harris Jane Wright Sylvie Armstrong Margaux Hollands Elinor Clark Tamisha L. Tan
Our line-up of speakers and debates is as a result of the huge amount of work that is put in by the elected Officers and a number of students who help us. The bulk of this work is done during the vacation period. If you are interested in staying in Cambridge for a week or more during the holidays to help plan a term then our Vacation Committee is for you. If you’d like to find out more on how to get involved email Jonah or James at speakers-elect@cus.org and executive-elect@cus.org respectively.
Trustees The Rt Hon Lord Chris Smith PC (Chair) Dr Nigel Brown OBE Janet Turner QC Andy Swarbrick FCA Tim Hayward Dr Nigel Yandell David Branch Nick Heath FRICS Harry Stovin-Bradford The Hon Daniel Janner QC Tom McArthur
The Directors of Cambridge Union Society Enterprises Ltd Andy Swarbrick FCA Col. (Retd.) William Bailey Harry Stovin-Bradford Tim Hayward Tom McArthur
Review Committee Julien Domercq Chair Joshua Blanchard Lewis Jan Jonathan Bock Lauren Davidson
Joel Fenster Alex Forzani Rahul Mansigani Sophie Odenthal
Further thanks for advice and assistance to:
Daniel Chouchena, Churchill George Clay, Jesus Anna Bockmuehl, Peterhouse Alex Bray, University of Gloucester Freddie Dyke, Sidney Sussex Chris Wheeler, New York University (Abu Dhabi) Jamie Stovin-Bradford, University (Durham) Simon Jagoe, Wadham (Oxford) Katie Heard, Hatfield (Durham) Gabriel Ralph, Bishop Wordsworth’s School Alastair Endersby, Corpus Christi 32
Easter 2017
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Thanks
H a rry Stovin- B radford , P re sid e nt Easte r 2 0 17 It goes without saying that a term at the Cambridge Union isn’t the work of one person. For Easter it has been more like 70. Below are those people that I am most indebted to, most in awe of, and most in love with. To Tom, you’re exceptional. My only regret is that I don’t get to work with you for longer, but my loss is Page’s gain. To Jonah, James, Hattie and Seun, you are all genuinely the reason this term exists. Everything we’ve done we’ve done for each other, which is something I’ll never forget, or stop being grateful for. To Tudor and Imran, you secure the core of what we do here. Thank you. To Mia Forbes, the angel, and the devil, on my shoulders. Thank you for all the advice, and for absolutely everything else besides.
To Rhi, Laura, Ella, Dais, Tash, Anna, Steph, George, Oli, Tom C, Jacob, Mumby, Moir, Kwok, Cass, Matthews, Paddy, Ports, Mehlig, Smalls, Brice, Jordan, Lawrence, Mike, Ivin, Stride, Rob, Gean Sillardo, Nairac, Zeek, Hillier, Omar, and Zak, thank you for having a sense of humour about my obsession with this place. You guys are the best friends that anyone could ask for. To M, D, and J, everything I do is to make you proud, and to give you ammunition to mock me with. The Union I hope does both. To Kate, Asia, Charlotte, James, Oliver, Tim and Michael. I am lucky to know as many former Presidents as I do, it gives me all the more people to steal ideas from. To Sam Heap, you make 8:15AM more bearable and 2AM far funnier. Last but certainly not least:
To Full Committee, you never ever get enough credit for literally making this place run. I hope that a great termcard, great socials, and my rave reviews of each one of you to every person I meet between now and my death will go some way to make up for that.
To the trustees. You care about this place, and its long-term future. That is an utterly thankless task in a society where we see nearly a 100% turnover in resident members every three years. For what you have, and continue to do, thank you.
To Bill, thank you for never being afraid to tell me it how it is.
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