President’s Welcome Welcome back to Cambridge for another term, and it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Lent 2012 at the Union. We’ve done everything we can to produce a termcard we hope you will find stimulating, exciting, fun and varied – from economics and politics through science to culture and the arts we have tried to offer the broadest spectrum of events yet to ensure that there is something for everyone. We’ll be debating some classic issues such as the legalisation of euthanasia, the place of the judiciary in society, and the life of women in the workplace, as well as some of the world’s frontpage topics like the Arab Spring and the future for the British economy. Be sure to come along in Week 5 to see a cast of ex-Footlights, all now professional comedians, take each other on in a bid to make you laugh as the stresses of term all get a bit much. For our individual speakers expect a range of famous, inspirational and fascinating people – have your politics questions answered by David Miliband, quiz Professor Lord Robert Winston on life, the universe and everything, hear Stephen Sondheim’s thoughts on theatre, ask Jerry Springer about just where he finds the people who feature on his shows and get Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s perspective on the global economic climate. Beyond speakers and debates, our forums will tackle same-sex marriage, this summer’s London riots and the War on Terror 10 years on, and we even have a film premiere, Acts of Godfrey, followed by a Q&A with the star, Simon Callow. Social events this term will be exceptional as always: we’ve overhauled the pub quiz; yoga, cocktail workshops and Zumba will continue; and with a regular Friday night slot for anything from Chinese New Year to DENIM to karaoke, the Union is the perfect place to relax or to party. Our cocktail menu remains excellent and our prices are still brilliantly cheap, so make sure you make the most of it! We will also be hosting a Masquerade Ball, so get yourself a ticket and find a mask for an incredible evening of the best food, drink and ents imaginable. If you’re not yet a member, do make the most of our Open Period (details on page 6) and remember to join before the price increase on the 1st of February! All the very best for a fabulous Lent term and I hope to see you soon,
Katie Lam President, Lent 2012 3
Contents Debating at the Union Weekly Ents Joining the union
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Getting involved/meet the team Term Planner Spring ball
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Week 0/1 Conservative Image Debate Jazz and Cocktails
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Week 1/2 Acts of Godfrey Premiere Dame Athene Donald Jon Culshaw Feminism Debate Charity Fair
Week 5/6 Riots Forum Professor Robert Winston Dame Kiri te Kanawa Euthanasia Debate Spring Ball
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Week 2/3 Michael Winner David Miliband Chinese New Year Fashion Debate Superbowl Party
Week 6/7 Jeremy Hunt Schools’ Debating Final Wine Tasting Britain and Business Debate Footlights/RAG Comedy Smoker
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Week 7/8 War on Terror Forum Zoe Wanamaker Jerry Springer Dominique Strauss-Kahn End of Term Party Stephen Sondheim
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Week 3/4 Gay Marriage Forum Rev. Ian Paisley St Valentine’s Night Arab Spring Debate Amnesty Secret Porter’s Ball Week 4/5 Douglas Hurd Meet The Officers Karaoke Footlights Comedy Debate
12 12 12 Week 8/9 13 Judiciary Debate 13 Sir Venki Ramakrishnan Denim 14 14 14 15
Treasurer’s Treats Competitive Debating Facilities Who’s Who President’s Thanks
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Debating at the Union The Cambridge Union Society has been debating the key issues of the day since 1815. Come along this term to see experts in their fields discuss a wide range of issues from fashion to feminism, economics to euthanasia and Conservatism to the courtroom – have a flick through to see which subjects catch your eye. Whilst we do everything we can to bring in top speakers on these subjects, the point of debates is not just to listen, but to get involved and be heard. Between the 4th and 5th speaker there is always a round of ‘floor speeches’, giving any member of the audience a minute to speak in proposition (agreeing with the motion), opposition (disagreeing with the motion) or abstention (feeling the debate thus far has not adequately addressed the issue such that they feel unable to vote either way). Anyone can also make a point during a speech by raising their hand and saying ‘Point of Information’; if the speaker chooses to accept your point, you have 30 seconds to explain your problem with their argument. Please do get stuck in and don’t let anyone get away with a point without a challenge!
Weekly Ents Head down to the Union for a range of classes and workshops; whether you fancy a de-stress, a bit of a workout or just a fun night with friends, we’ve got something for you. MONDAYS (beginning on the 23rd of January) – PUB QUIZ – 8.00pm in the bar – With an all-new popular culture round, this quiz isn’t just for brains of Britain! Grab a team of six and make this your new Monday night hang out for the chance to win some brilliant prizes. WEDNESDAYS – COCKTAIL WORKSHOP (beginning on the 25th of January) – 7.30pm in the bar – £6 for members/£9 for non-members – Come to the bar to take part in this popular weekly event and learn how to tell your mojitos from your margaritas and mix drinks with a little more imagination than a standard dirty pint! You’ll be drinking your various creations, so make this your perfect pre-Wednesday night Cindies session. SATURDAYS – YOGA (beginning on the 21st of January) – 10.30am in the Blue Room – £3 for members/£5 for non-members – If you’re stressed out, the Union is here to help! Escape the hustle and bustle of Lent term and improve your core strength at the same time with our therapeutic yoga classes. All standards welcome. SATURDAYS – ZUMBA (beginning on the 21st of January) – 7.15pm in the Blue Room – £3 for members/£5 for non-members – Have a laugh and tone up at the same time with the Union’s Zumba classes. A blend of salsa, belly dance and hip-hop, Zumba is the perfect Saturday evening break. All standards welcome. Please note that on Saturday the 11th of February there will be no Zumba, and on Saturday the 25th of February there will be no Yoga or Zumba.
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Joining The Union Most of the events in this termcard are available only to our members. With speakers, debates, social events and fantastic facilities exclusively for our membership, the Union has a huge amount to offer, so make sure you don’t miss out – all students and staff of the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University are eligible to join. There are three types of membership available: Full Membership offers all membership rights during your time in Cambridge and an automatic upgrade to Life Membership on graduation for £155 until Wednesday 1st February; £175 therea�er. Annual Membership offers all membership rights for one year from the date of joining for £80 until Wednesday 1st February; £90 therea�er. Full Grant Membership is Full Membership but discounted for those in receipt of a full Newton Trust Bursary or government grant; sign up as an annual member, bring proof of your grant or bursary into the office and you will be automatically upgraded to Full Membership. £80 until Wednesday 1st February; £90 therea�er. You can get a taste of what the Union does during our Open Period – for the first week of term all events are open to everyone, so if you’re not a member, come along any time between the start of term and Wednesday 25th January to see what we do. Go to www.cus.org/join to become a member today!
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Thursday 19th January 7.30pm PROPOSITION
OPPOSITION
Jesse Norman MP
Chris Byrant MP
Jesse Norman is the Conservative MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire.
Chris Bryant is the Labour MP for Rhondda.
Emily Thornberry MP
Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
Emily Thornberry is a Labour MP and the Shadow Attorney General.
Jacob Rees-Mogg is the Conservative MP for North East Somerset.
Ben Gummer MP
Ben Gummer is the Conservative MP for Ipswich.
Jazz and Cocktails Friday 20th January, 9.00pm Come and join us as the Union is transformed into Cambridge’s hottest jazz club. With music guaranteed to get you swinging, this is the perfect way to start term – sit back, relax, check out Cambridge’s best jazz talent, and choose from our plentiful and sophisticated cocktail range: at the Union’s famously cheap prices, there’s no excuse not to!
DEBATE 7.30pm
THURSDAY
JAZZ AND COCKTAILS 9.00pm
FRIDAY
YOGA 10.30am
ZUMBA 7.15pm
SATURDAY
7
SUNDAY
WEEK 0/1
This House Believes the Conservatives have been Unfairly Demonised
Acts of Godfrey Premiere With Simon Callow and Johnny Daukes Monday 23rd January, 7.00pm
WEEK 1/2 7/8
Acts of Godfrey is a new dark British comedy starring Simon Callow, Celia Imrie and Harry Enfield in a tale of love, mistaken identity, sexual wonder drugs, an unscrupulous conman, two psychotic gangsters and intervention from God himself. The film will be introduced by Simon Callow and writer and director Johnny Daukes, who will also host a Q&A a�erwards.
Dame Athene Donald Tuesday 24th March, 7.30pm Dame Athene Donald is a distinguished British physicist and Professor of Experimental Physics. She has worked at both Cornell and Cambridge Universities, where the focus of her work is so� matter physics. In 2009 Dame Athene won the L’Oreal/UNESCO Women in Science award and the UKRC’s Women of Outstanding Achievement’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
Jon Culshaw Wednesday 25th March, 7.30pm John Culshaw is an impressionist and comedian best known for his work on the BBC Radio 4 and BBC 2 show Dead Ringers where his impressions of individuals such as Tony Blair, George W Bush, Ozzy Osbourne, Dale Winton and Tom Baker became iconic. He is currently in The Impressions Show with Culshaw and Stephenson. ACTS OF GODFREY 7.00pm
MONDAY
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
DEBATING DAME ATHENE COCKTAIL WORKSHOP DONALD WORKSHOP 7.00pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
TUESDAY 8
JON CULSHAW 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURS
Thursday 26th January 7.30pm PROPOSITION
OPPOSITION
Rachel Johnson
Margaret Hodge MP
Rachel Johnson is the editor of The Lady.
Margaret Hodge is Labour MP for Barking.
Liz Jones
Katie Price
Liz Jones is a columnist for the Daily Mail.
Katie Price is a former model, reality TV star, author and businesswoman.
Steve Moxon
Steve Moxon is the author of The Woman Racket.
Cambridge Charity Fair Friday 27th January, 6.00-10.00pm This unique event will bring Cambridge’s up-and-coming charities together to provide information on what their charity stands for, details about how to get involved and plentiful entertainment including food workshops, a personal dressfitting service from Alora, live music, food and an opportunity to learn more about forging a rewarding career in the not-forprofit sector. DEBATE 7.30pm
RSDAY
CHARITY FAIR 6.00-10.00pm
FRIDAY
YOGA 10.30am
ZUMBA 7.15pm
SATURDAY 9
SUNDAY
WEEK 1/2
This House Believes the Only Limit to Female Success is Female Ambition
Michael Winner Tuesday 31st January, 7.30pm
WEEK 2/3 7/8
Michael Winner is a British film director. Described as ‘bubbly, voluble and supremely self-confident’, he has directed over 30 movies including the Death Wish series starring Charles Bronson and is a restaurant critic for The Sunday Times. He read law and economics at Cambridge, where he was editor of Varsity.
David Miliband Wednesday 1st February, 12.00pm David Miliband is a Labour MP and former Foreign Secretary, the youngest person to hold the position for 30 years. He studied at Oxford and MIT, and then, as Tony Blair’s Head of Policy, was a major contributor to Labour’s manifesto for the 1997 general election. He stood for the Labour leadership in 2010. The event will begin with a discussion between Mr Miliband and Professor Andrew Gamble, Head of the POLIS Department, and will then open up to questions from the audience. Hosted through the Department for Politics and International Studies (POLIS)
Chinese New Year Friday 3rd February, 7.00pm Price TBC 2012 is the Year of the Dragon so come along to the Union to celebrate in style! With Chinese music, decoration and, most importantly, a delicious buffet of Chinese food favourites this will be a night not to miss... Just make sure you skip hall in order to leave room!
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
MONDAY
DEBATING WORKSHOP 7.00pm
TUESDAY 10
MICHAEL WINNER 7.30pm
DAVID MILIBAND 12.00pm
COCKTAIL WORKSHOP 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURS
This House Believes that Fashion is Elitist Thursday 2nd February 7.30pm PROPOSITION Hadley Freeman
OPPOSITION Sir David Tang
Caryn Franklin
Hilary Alexander
Sir David Tang is a businessman best known for the Shanghai Tang fashion chain.
Caryn Franklin is a fashion journalist, broadcaster, director and producer.
Hilary Alexander is the Fashion Director of The Daily Telegraph.
Charley Speed
Prof. Beth Dincuff
Beth Dincuff is a fashion professor at Parsons the New School of Design, New York.
Charley Speed is an English model, actor and presenter.
Grace Woodward
Grace Woodward is an English fashion stylist and presenter.
Superbowl Party Sunday 5th February, 8.00pm £4 members/£5 non members With huge screens, nachos, hotdogs, popcorn, American beer on tap and special drinks deals, not to mention the amazing showcase that is the Superbowl, the 2nd annual Cambridge Union Society Superbowl Party in partnership with the CU Pythons American Football Club will be an exceptional night. Tickets from the Union bar or Tom Piachaud at thp24@cam.ac.uk. DEBATE 7.30pm
RSDAY
CHINESE NEW YEAR 7.00pm
FRIDAY
ZUMBA 7.15pm
YOGA 10.30am
SATURDAY 11
SUPERBOWL PARTY 8.00pm
SUNDAY
WEEK 2/3
Hadley Freeman is a Guardian columnist and a contributor to Vogue UK.
Same-Sex Marriage and Religion Monday 6th February, 7.30pm Should gay couples be allowed to marry? What is the difference between civil partnerships and marriage? Are religious arguments against the recognition of gay marriage viable? Hear some of the leading figures on the issue including gay rights activist Peter Tatchell and Malcolm Brown of the Church of England.
WEEK 3/4 7/8
Rev. Ian Paisley Wednesday 8th February, 7.30pm
Reverend Ian Paisley, Baron Bannnside, co-founded the DUP in 1971 and, under his leadership, it grew to become the largest unionist political party in Northern reland. Having become First Minister of Northern Ireland in 2007, Lord Bannside’s power sharing deal with the Republicans has been hailed as one of the greatest breakthroughs towards a more peaceful and harmonious Northern Ireland.
St. Valentine’s Night Friday 10th February, 8.00pm free for members/£2 for non-members Whether you’re looking to celebrate your lovely long term love, your blossoming new romance, or you’re drinking to singledom, come along to the Union for our Valentine’s night and there will be a cocktail on offer to please you! Prices will, of course, be typically cheap.
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE FORUM 7.30pm
MONDAY
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
DEBATING WORKSHOP 7.00pm
TUESDAY 12
COCKTAIL WORKSHOP 7.30pm
REV. IAN PAISLEY 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURS
This House Believes the Arab Spring is a Threat to Global Stability Thursday 9th February 7.30pm OPPOSITION
PROPOSITION Martin Chulov
Noman Benotman
Barak M. Seener
Jeremy Corbyn MP
Noman Benotman is a reformed militant Islamist.
Jeremy Corbyn is the Labour MP for Islington North.
Barak M. Seener is the Middle East Section Director of the Henry Jackson Society.
Michael Peel
Michael Peel is the Middle East correspondent for the Financial Times.
Secret Porter’s Ball Saturday 11th February, 7.30pm Price TBC This year the team that brought you 2011’s award-winning Freedom Festival brings you The Secret Porter’s Ball – 3 hours of the best of Cambridge’s comedy scene with special guest appearances followed by a live music a�er party. All profits go to Amnesty International.
DEBATE 7.30pm
RSDAY
ST. VALENTINE’S NIGHT 8.00pm
FRIDAY
SECRET PORTER’S BALL 7.30pm
YOGA 10.30am
SATURDAY 13
SUNDAY
WEEK 3/4
Martin Chulov is the Middle East Correspondent for The Guardian.
Lord Douglas Hurd Tuesday 14th February, 7.30pm
Douglas Hurd, Baron Hurd of Westwell, is a Conservative politician who served in the Thatcher and Major cabinets, including four years as Home Secretary and six years as Foreign Secretary. He now serves as patron of the Tory Reform Group. Lord Hurd gained a first in History from Trinity College and was President of the Union.
Meet The Officers
WEEK 4/5 7/8
Friday 17th February, 7.00pm
Come along to the Union bar to meet the members of Standing Committee, the Union’s governing body, as well as the Appointed Officers and members of our various committees and teams. With elections coming up, this is the perfect chance to ask any questions you might have and get a better idea of what it might mean to be involved and whether it’s for you. Turn over to page 16 for more information.
Karaoke Friday 17th February, 9.00pm
Sometimes, nothing beats those mid-term blues like belting out a couple of up-tempo classics whilst letting your essay woes and supervision crises fade away. Come down to the Union tonight for a relaxed evening of cheap drinks, crazy karaoke and guaranteed laughs to firmly banish those dreaded Week 5 blues.
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
MONDAY
DEBATING WORKSHOP 7.00pm
TUESDAY 14
DOUGLAS HURD 7.30pm
COCKTAIL WORKSHOP 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURS
Footlights Comedy Debate Natalie Haynes
Thursday 16th February 7.30pm
Natalie Haynes is a stand-up comedian.
Matt Green
Matt Green is an actor, comedian, and former Footlights President.
Lucy Montgomery Lucy Montgomery is a comedian and actress.
John-Luke Roberts is a comedian and writer.
Mark Evans
Mark Evans is a comedy writer and former footlights president.
Nadia Kamil
Nadia Kamil is an actor, comedian and writer.
Paul Shearer
Paul Shearer is an actor and comedian.
Current Footlights Stars of the current footlights troupe.
DEBATE 7.30pm
RSDAY
MEET THE OFFICERS 7.00pm
KARAOKE 9.00pm
FRIDAY
YOGA 10.30am
ZUMBA 7.15pm
SATURDAY 15
SUNDAY
WEEK 4/5
John-Luke Roberts
Getting Involved The Union is run by students, for students: we rely on a team of enthusiastic volunteers to continue putting on amazing debates, speaker events and social events. Getting involved can be extremely fun and rewarding, and there’s something for everyone, whether you have a lot of time to dedicate or just the occasional evening. Elected Positions are the five officerships (President, Executive Officer, Speakers Officer, Social Events Officer, and Treasurer) – elected a term in advance to prepare – and six positions on the Supplementary Committee. Elections are open to all members; for more information contact vicepresident@cus.org. Appointed Positions include Vice-President, Secretary, Heads of Event Management, Publicity, Press, Recruitment, Guest Liaison, Women’s and Diversity and are decided by Standing Committee. Interviews are at the end of term. Positions available are advertised by e-mail and are open to all members. For more information email vicepresident@cus.org. College Representatives give us their thoughts in a weekly meeting on what we’re doing well and what we could be doing better. College Reps regularly go on to hold higher appointed and elected positions, so if you want a taster of how the Union works (and a weekly bar tab!), this could be for you. If you’re interested please contact executive@cus.org. Stewards help with the security, organisation and smooth running of events. Stewarding is a great way to get a good seat, and be rewarded with free food and a generous Union bar tab! You can commit to however many events you wish; contact our Head of Event Management at hoem@cus.org for more information. Guest Liaison Assistants are responsible for taking care of our guests when they come to visit the Union, so if you want to chat to your idol in person, this is the job for you! Email executive@cus.org for an application form. Officers’ Committees are a fantastic way to see what our Officers do and help them out with their work. Committees include the Speakers Committee (email speakerselect@ cus.org), the Treasurer’s Committee (email treasurerelect@cus.org), the Social Events Committee (email ents@cus.org) and the Publicity Committee (email publicity@cus. org). Email executive@cus.org if you have any questions about which might suit you best. Come and find out more! On Friday the 17th of February, come down to the Union bar at 7pm to find out more about elections, appointed positions, how to get involved in the Union and what a position here is like and has to offer. Our officers will be hanging around, so please just grab someone and ask them any and all questions you might have. It’s only informal and a great way to see if the Union might be for you. We look forward to seeing you!
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Riots Forum Monday 20th February, 7.00pm
The Riots – Can we prevent it happening again? The Riots transfixed the world’s media, yet have prompted little debate in Cambridge. We and The Wilberforce Society present you with the unique opportunity to challenge the views of a panel of frontline experts including MPs such as David Lammy, community leaders and the police, as well as hear TWS’s policy solutions to the riots, commissioned by Lord Glasman.
Prof. Robert Winston Wednesday 22nd February, 4.00pm
WEEK 5/6 7/8
Professor Lord Robert Winston is an academic, doctor and politician. He is a life peer, a fellow of the Royal Society and a Professor of Science and Society at Imperial College London. A distinguished broadcaster, he is famous for presenting the BBC series Child of Our Time.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Wednesday 22nd February, 7.30pm
Dame Kiri te Kanawa is one of the most famous sopranos of her generation with a phenomenally successful operatic career spanning the heroines of Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, Handel and Puccini. She sang at the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, and was chosen by Leonard Bernstein to sing Maria in the recording of West Side Story.
RIOTS FORUM 7.00pm
MONDAY
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
DEBATING WORKSHOP 7.00pm
PROF. ROBERT WINSTON 4.00pm
TUESDAY 22
DAME KIRI TE KANAWA 7.30pm
COCKTAIL WORKSHOP 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURS
This House Would Legalise Euthanasia
Tom Curran
Bishop Lee Rayfield
Tom Curran is Coordinator of Exit International Europe.
Lee Rayfield is the current Bishop of Swindon.
Jeremy Purvis
Baron Carlile
Jeremy Purivs tried to pass a bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland.
Baron Carlile is a Queens’ Councillor and a former Liberal Democrat MP.
Nick Ross
Baroness Finlay
Nick Ross is a BBC radio and television presenter.
Baroness Finlay is a Crossbench Peer and a Professor of palliative medicine.
Masquerade Spring Ball Saturday 25th February, 9.00pm
No one throws a ball quite like the Union, so make sure you get a ticket for an evening of delicious food, champagne, cocktails, and the finest musical and comedic Cambridge talent in a stunning Venetian setting. Don your fanciest mask and join in the masquerade before the traditional midnight unmasking... ‘Like’ the Cambridge Union page on Facebook for more details! SPRING BALL 9.00pm
DEBATE 7.30pm
RSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY 23
SUNDAY
WEEK 5/6
PROPOSITION
Thurdsay 23rd February 7.30pm OPPOSITION
Rt Hon. Jeremy Hunt Tuesday 28th February, 7.30pm
Jeremy Hunt is Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport. Described as ‘a rising star’ and ‘potential future leader’ by The Independent, he is the cabinet minister with overall responsibility for the Olympics and oversaw News Corp’s proposed takeover of BSkyB. He will be giving a talk on ‘The Impact of Economic Policy on Society and Culture’.
Schools’ Debating Final Wednesday 29th February, 7.30pm
The Cambridge Union’s Schools’ Debating Competition is the largest in the UK, with over 750 teams from all over Great Britain and Ireland competing last year. The final sees the best four pairs of thousands of students battle it out for first place; the motion is always controversial and the debating always first class.
WEEK 6/7 7/8
Wine Tasting Friday 2nd March, 8.00pm
Elegant sophistication is what we do best here at the Union, and what could be more sophisticated than spending your evening sampling some of Cambridge’s finest wines? Come down to the Union as term begins to wind up to sample some of the most exquisite wine around. Check the Facebook page and weekly email for prices and ticket details.
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
MONDAY
DEBATING WORKSHOP 7.00pm
SCHOOLS’ COCKTAIL JEREMY HUNT DEBATING FINAL WORKSHOP 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm
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WEDNESDAY
THURS
This House Believes Britain is No Longer a Capital for Business Thursday 1st March 7.30pm Willie Walsh
Damian Reece
Willie Walsh is CEO of International Airlines Group (BA and Iberia).
Damian Reece is head of Business at The Daily Telegraph.
Hugh Pym
Madsen Pirie
Madsen Pirie is the President of the Adam Smith Institute.
Hugh Pym is an Economics Journalist at the BBC.
Vicky Pryce
WEEK 6/7
Vicky Pryce is former head of the UK’s Government Economics Service.
Footlights/RAG Smoker Saturday 3rd March, 9.00pm
Come and have a laugh for charity! The Footlights, in association with RAG Week, bring you a fun-fuelled hour of the finest songs, sketches, monologues and stand-up. Expect no less than uproariously funny performances from the same guys that bring you the smokers, and see all the proceeds go to Save the Children.
DEBATE 7.30pm
RSDAY
WINE TASTING 8.00pm
FRIDAY
YOGA 10.30am
ZUMBA 7.15pm
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FOOTLIGHTS/ RAG SMOKER 9.00pm
SUNDAY
War on Terror Forum Monday 5th March, 7.30pm
The War on Terror has been one of the most important socio-political phenomena of the 21st century. We will be discussing whether the War on Terror was real or rhetorical, its impact on global security, international relations and individual communities, and whether it can be deemed to have been successful thus far. Speakers will include Munir Akram, former Pakistani Ambassador to the UN.
ZoË Wanamaker Tuesday 6th March, 7.30pm
Zoë Wanamaker CBE is an actress who has worked extensively in the theatre, winning two Olivier Awards for Best Actress, appeared in films including the Harry Pott er series, and in television shows such as Dr Who, Agatha Christi e’s Poirot, and a long-time role as Susan in the sitcom My Family.
Jerry Springer
WEEK 7/8
Thursday 8th March, 7.30pm
Jerry Springer is a British-born American talk-show host best known as the front man for the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show, which for the past twenty years has been one of the most famous and controversial shows on television. He was previously involved in politics and is a former Democratic Mayor of Cincinnati.
WAR ON TERROR FORUM 7.30pm
MONDAY
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
DEBATING WORKSHOP 7.00pm
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ZOE WANAMAKER 7.30pm
COCKTAIL WORKSHOP 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURS
Dominique Strauss-Kahn Friday 9th March, 7.30pm
Dominique Strauss-Kahn is a French economist, lawyer and politician. He served as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2007 until his resignation in 2011. He was previously a professor of economics at the Sciences PO and the French Minister of Economy and Finance.
End of Term Party Friday 9th March, 9.00pm Before Easter Term and all its horrors set in, give Lent Term the send off it deserves and come and celebrate its passing in style! With cheap drinks, live music and a DJ in tow, grab some friends and head down to the Union to congratulate yourselves on surviving another Cambridge term.
Stephen Sondheim
WEEK 7/8
Saturday 10th March, 3.00pm
Stephen Sondheim is one of the world’s most celebrated composers and lyricists. His big break came writing the lyrics for West Side Story; he has since composed Sweeney Todd, Company and A Litt le Night Music among many other musicals. He has won an Oscar, a Pulitzer Prize, an Olivier Award, eight Grammies and eight Tony Awards, more than any other composer. JERRY DOMINIQUE END OF TERM STEPHEN YOGA SPRINGER STRAUSS-KAHN PARTY SONDHEIM ZUMBA 10.30am 7.15pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 9.00pm 3.00pm
RSDAY
FRIDAY
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SUNDAY
This House Believes the Judiciary have too much Power and not Enough Responsibility Thursday 15th March 7.30pm PROPOSITION
OPPOSITION
Katie Lam
Shami Chakrabati
Katie is a Classicist at Trinity and outgoing President of the Union.
Shami Chakrabati is the Director of Liberty.
Hugo Rifkind
Dominic Grieve QC MP
Hugo Ri�ind is a columnist for The Times and The Spectator.
Dominic Grieve is the current Attorney General.
Dominic Raab MP
Afua Hirsch
Dominic Raab is Conservative MP for Esher and Walton.
Afua Hirsch is the legal affairs correspondent for The Guardian.
Sir Venki Ramakrishnan Monday 12th March, 7.30pm
WEEK 8/9 7/8
Sir Venkatraman ‘Venki’ Ramakrishnan is a structural biologist who shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the structure and function of the ribosome. He worked at Yale University before coming to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge and is a fellow of Trinity College, as well as a fellow of the Royal Society. His talk will be entitled “Curiosity Based Research: Is it Worth the Money?”. SIR VENKI RAMAKRISHNAN 7.30pm
MONDAY
PUB QUIZ 8.00pm
DEBATING WORKSHOP 7.00pm
TUESDAY 28
COCKTAIL WORKSHOP 7.30pm
WEDNESDAY
THURS
Denim Friday 16th March, 8.00pm
Denim is back for its 1st year anniversary, and to celebrate we are transforming the Union into a drag cabaret. Bend your gender, embrace the liberation and come and join the revolution. Enjoy Cambridge’s best DJs, drag performers and drag live band – the Denims have come to take you to freedom.
Treasurer’s Treats Union membership entitles you to these fantastic discounts with local businesses and retailers; make sure you take advantage of them! Bella Italia, Strada and Cafe Rouge offer 20% off food from Sunday to Thursday and 50% off food on a Monday valid for up to 4 people per Union card. You’re entitled as a Union member to a 10% discount at Cambridge Wine Merchants, Agora @ the Copper Kettle, Hobbs Sports, and Gardies. PRIMO Cycles offer a 15% discount on their entire range. Check the Union Facebook page for details of the fantastic offers at The Glassworks Health and Fitness Club.
DEBATE 7.30pm
RSDAY
DENIM 8.00pm
FRIDAY
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SUNDAY
WEEK 8/9
The Fudge kitchen offers two stamps rather than one, so if you buy two pieces of fudge, your third is free!
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Competitive Debating The Cambridge Union is one of the world’s most successful debating societies, offering a chance to improve your public speaking skills, learn how to engage with an audience, and represent Cambridge at national and international competitions. No previous experience is necessary, so if you’re interested, why not get involved? Every Tuesday night at 7pm we run our weekly debating workshops, coached by experienced and highly successful debaters, which are great practice whether you’re starting from scratch or want to hone existing skills. Our workshops will help you to become a formidable debater and public speaker. Students who successfully attend the workshop course will be awarded the Cambridge Union Diploma in debating. Our debaters take part in both domestic and international competitions, which are great fun and an excellent opportunity to improve your debating and visit other parts of the country and the world. If you think you might enjoy debating, why not come along to a workshop at the start of term and see what you think? Only Cambridge Union members can take part as our debaters benefit not only from incredible opportunities but also expert coaching and heavily subsidised travel to domestic and international competitions. The Union also runs the world’s largest schools’ debating competition, and you can help to spread debating to young students across the country by judging or helping to organise it. The Cambridge Inter-Varsity is one of the largest and most prestigious debating competitions on the calendar, attracting teams from the world’s best universities, and there are opportunities for you to adjudicate. If you have any questions, please email the Debating Officers, Alex Forzani and Rob van’t Hoff, on debating@cus.org, or check out the website: www.cus.org/members/debating.
Rooms and Facilities The Mountbatten Room is a beautiful drawing room with magazines, music, and comfortable sofas – perfect for reading quietly or socialising with friends. The Kennedy Room and the newly refurbished Societies Room are great places for student organizations to meet. The Library is the ideal place to work or read, with the largest borrowable fiction section in Cambridge outside the UL and free wi-fi in a quiet and beautifully historic setting. The Snooker Room has the only two full-sized snooker tables in the centre of Cambridge, for our members’ exclusive free use. Downstairs, Café by day, Bar by night, we are the only organisation to cater to members of the whole university, and the ideal setting for meeting and getting to know people outside of College. We have some very comfortable leather sofas, free wi-fi at all times, two 50-inch plasma TVs and a roaring fireplace, and with hot and cold drinks and a great selection of sandwiches, soups, pastries and cakes in the day and a superb cocktail menu in the evening, all at heavily subsidised prices, it’s a great place to meet with friends. Rooms are available to hire for a small administration charge – ask at the office for more details. Printed and bound in Great Britain for the Cambridge Union Society. This termcard was printed by Labute Group Ltd, Cambridge.
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WHO’S WHO CUS Standing Committee
President Katie Lam
Executive Officer Speakers Officer Treasurer Social Events Officer Austin Mahler James Abbott-Thompson Nick Crawford Rosie Keep
Vice President Sophie Hollows
Debating Officer Debating Officer Robert Van’t Hoff Alex Forzani
President-Elect Executive-Elect Speakers-Elect Treasurer-Elect Social Ents-Elect David Leigh Ben Kentish Rachael Corbishley Michael Black Juan Zober de Fransisco
Appointed Positions
Secretary: Julia Schulman Head of Events: Matt Townsend Co-Heads of Publicity: Joel Moss, Aurien Compton-Joseph
Supplementary Committee Sam Ahmed Matej Jovanovic Paula Melendez Lily Shaw Ravi Solanki Jonathan Zemlik
Head of Press: Sophie Odenthal Co-Heads of Guest Liaison: Rebecca Usden, Matthew MacLachlan Co-Heads of Recruitment: Emily Gittins, Stephen Squirrell Webmaster: Adam Gray Heads of Photography: Gareth Cleaver, Jane Stockdale Termcard designed by Craig Slade craig.slade@live.co.uk
Friends of the Union Alimentum Cambridge Limited Charles Russell LLP Deloitte LLP Elveden Estates Eversheds LLP Kleinwort Benson Mills & Reeve LLP Rathbones Syngenta Thermoteknix Systems Ltd
Board of Trustees Staff Sir Richard Dearlove (Chairman) Bursar: Colonel William A. Bailey Dr Nigel Brown Office Manager: Victoria Zeitlyn Katie Lam Building Manager: Kelly Collinwood Mr Andy Swarbrick Accounts Manager: Dr. David Sellick Dr Nigel Yandell Director of Development and Mr Nick Heath Alumni Relations: Dr. Mark Billinge The Hon Daniel Janner Bar and Events Manager: James Aldridge Janet Turner Librarian and Archivist: Catherine Wise Development Officer: Sam Haskell Asst. Bar and Events Manager: Joseph Burman Coffee Shop Manager: Jessica Billinge
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PRESIDENT’S THANKS To my team – Alex, Austin, James, Nick, Rob, Rosie and Sophie, you have been completely fabulous. Thank you for being brilliant both at your jobs and turning a hard slog into such a great experience; whether with a wicked gossip, dry comment or late night film, I could not have made it through without you. Special thanks to James for all your help with debates, and to Craig for being the other person awake at ten to five in the morning… To the Easter team, all the very best of luck; David, I have no doubt you’ll turn out something exceptional. Thank you for making me laugh, watching Merlin with me and saving me from taking myself too seriously. Thank you very much to all of you for your help, and Rachael, you make me a very proud mummy. To all the officers who have been before, thank you for everything you did to make the Union the organisation it is today; in particular to Jon for your enduring legacy, to Lauren for showing us how it’s done, to Frankie for being a fantastic boss and an even better friend, and to Calum for being such a kind, generous and supportive predecessor. To our phenomenal staff, thank you for keeping everything going – to Kelly and Victoria for having the answers to every question; to James and Joe for keeping me supplied with fabulous cocktails and to Jess for keeping me supplied with equally fabulous soup; to Sam and Mark for all your hard work and to Catherine for being endlessly dedicated and endlessly lovely. To Bill, thank your incredible support; this job, and the Union, would be completely different without it. (Oh, and sorry to all of you for going a bit mental and sleeping in the office!) To the trustees, thank you for your amazing dedication; without your remarkable work behind the scenes we simply wouldn’t be able to function. Thank you so much to everyone at Trinity, fellow prelims and Fergus for keeping me happy, keeping me eating, shopping, going out, chilling and snuggling; without it I just wouldn’t have been able to keep going. To Ben, thank you for everything, and I know – you told me so! This might be a good place to apologise to my wonderful Director of Studies, so Dr Hopkinson – I’m really, really sorry. Thank you to Helen for always keeping me laughing (and I’m so proud of you - I haven’t warned anyone there’s two of us yet!); to Mummy for making me think I’d be able to do any of this in the first place, and to Daddy for your unbelievable hard work on the line-up and for being at the end of the phone at all hours of the day or night. Thank you, all of you, for making this unforgettable.
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