The Annual General Meeting took place last Monday. All results are now available on the forum at http://www.uccphilosoph.com/. Congratulations to the committee elect of the 162nd session.
Speaker development has ended for the year. It will resume next year under Sophie Scannell.
The final of the Irish Mace will take place in UCC on Friday, April 8th at 19.00 in the Honan Chapel. John Beechinor and Sean Butler will open the debate. UCD and Trinity College Dublin provide the remaining teams. Food will be served from 18.00 in the Elec Eng building LL1 prior to the debate. Former Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald has agreed to chair the debate and address the House. The motion is That This House Would Introduce 50% Gender Quotas into Dáil Éireann. A massive social will follow.
Euros trials are taking place on Thursday and Friday 14th and 15th of April. The format will be individual trials on the first day. The CA team will put teams together for team trials on the Friday. Sign up is currently open on the facebook page and on the forum.
The new committee will take over on June 1st.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Busiest Month of the Year
March is here, the end of the 162nd session approaches but there is so much to do before we finish up for the year...
Last night saw the Philosoph host a debate on WikiLeaks. The motion That This House Believes WikiLeaks is a Threat to the International Community proved insightful, stimulating and entertaining. The guest speakers, Daniel P McCarthy, graduate of London School of Economics and Dublin Institute of Technology Lecturer Harry Browne gave high quality speeches with an amazing amount of detail and persuasive examples where the leaking of information was both good and bad for the international community. The topic produced some very fine speeches from the crowd and the Philosoph woould like to extend their gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed.
Development will continue every Tuesday at 19.00 outside the Kane. Tonight the format will be Maidens style so people will have the opportunity to work on their oratory skills individually without having to align their arguments with a teammates. This is to prepare people for National Maidens which is on March 18th in Dublin. This is an individual debating competition fo new speakers only and Sophie Scannell is the Debuty Chief Adjudicator. UCC will be sending a large delegation and urge all speakers to come to development tonight and see what it is like. The final of our internal Maidens Competition is taking place tomorrow night, Wednesday March 9th at 19.00 in the North Wing. We hope you all can make it and offer support to the finalists; Saoirse Carberry, Davy Jones, Nick Mishkee Liddane, Ciara Grant, Aisling Ryan and Eva Cummins. The motion is That This House Would Legalise Incest between Consenting Adults.
This weekend is he UL Intervarsities. If you are interested in going but have not yet signed up please e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphiloosph.com. We are approaching the end of the debating season with only the UL and DCU IVs during the semester. Make sure you attend at least one of these so that can you leave the circuit happy with the year of debating you put in and prepare yourself perhaps for the European Championship Trials (details of Trials will be posted at a later date).
Next Monday, March 14th is the Aid Debate. As usual it will start at 19.30 in Kane G19. There will be two guest speakers and their speeches will be followed by an open floor in which the audience can contribute. Should Ireland continue to provide foreign aid when the money is so badly needed at home? Do we have a moral responsibility to people in develoing countries? Or are we in fact failing in our responsibility to our own citizens by sending money abroad when they are in desperate need? Hear the arguments form both sides, find out what your peers think and share your views with us this Monday.
Nominations for all elected committee positions for the 162nd session are now open on the forum at http://www.uccphilosoph.com/. Nominations close at 18.00 on March 21st. If you are interested in running for any position check out the forums and talk to anybody on committee.
Also coming up this session is the Gold Medal (an internal debating competition open to all UCC students) on Monday, March 21st; the DCU IV on March 25th and 26th; our Annual General Meeting on March 28th and in April we are hosting the final of the Irish Mace.
Last night saw the Philosoph host a debate on WikiLeaks. The motion That This House Believes WikiLeaks is a Threat to the International Community proved insightful, stimulating and entertaining. The guest speakers, Daniel P McCarthy, graduate of London School of Economics and Dublin Institute of Technology Lecturer Harry Browne gave high quality speeches with an amazing amount of detail and persuasive examples where the leaking of information was both good and bad for the international community. The topic produced some very fine speeches from the crowd and the Philosoph woould like to extend their gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed.
Development will continue every Tuesday at 19.00 outside the Kane. Tonight the format will be Maidens style so people will have the opportunity to work on their oratory skills individually without having to align their arguments with a teammates. This is to prepare people for National Maidens which is on March 18th in Dublin. This is an individual debating competition fo new speakers only and Sophie Scannell is the Debuty Chief Adjudicator. UCC will be sending a large delegation and urge all speakers to come to development tonight and see what it is like. The final of our internal Maidens Competition is taking place tomorrow night, Wednesday March 9th at 19.00 in the North Wing. We hope you all can make it and offer support to the finalists; Saoirse Carberry, Davy Jones, Nick Mishkee Liddane, Ciara Grant, Aisling Ryan and Eva Cummins. The motion is That This House Would Legalise Incest between Consenting Adults.
This weekend is he UL Intervarsities. If you are interested in going but have not yet signed up please e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphiloosph.com. We are approaching the end of the debating season with only the UL and DCU IVs during the semester. Make sure you attend at least one of these so that can you leave the circuit happy with the year of debating you put in and prepare yourself perhaps for the European Championship Trials (details of Trials will be posted at a later date).
Next Monday, March 14th is the Aid Debate. As usual it will start at 19.30 in Kane G19. There will be two guest speakers and their speeches will be followed by an open floor in which the audience can contribute. Should Ireland continue to provide foreign aid when the money is so badly needed at home? Do we have a moral responsibility to people in develoing countries? Or are we in fact failing in our responsibility to our own citizens by sending money abroad when they are in desperate need? Hear the arguments form both sides, find out what your peers think and share your views with us this Monday.
Nominations for all elected committee positions for the 162nd session are now open on the forum at http://www.uccphilosoph.com/. Nominations close at 18.00 on March 21st. If you are interested in running for any position check out the forums and talk to anybody on committee.
Also coming up this session is the Gold Medal (an internal debating competition open to all UCC students) on Monday, March 21st; the DCU IV on March 25th and 26th; our Annual General Meeting on March 28th and in April we are hosting the final of the Irish Mace.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
WikiLeaks
This Monday, March 7th at 19.30 in Kane G19 the Philosoph and International Relations Society are debating the pros and cons of WikiLeaks. There will be a two person debate which will be followed by an open floor debate in which the audience will have the opportunity to share their views on the controversial site. Does WikiLeaks contribution to the upholding of ideals like freedom of information outweigh the danger it poses to international security? Some advocate it is not a danger to security. What do you think?
WikiLeaks exploded onto the scene last Novemeber when it began publishing over 200000 US embassy cables. All sources are anonymous. Does WikiLeaks have a right to publish confidential documents? And if so do states have any right to compell employees to sign confidential and secrecry contracts if such staff can leak information to WikiLeaks anonymously without repercussion? Do the rights of freedom to information and expression extend as far as WikiLeaks advocate? Or is it right to limit them? Come on Monday to explore these issues and more and help us grapple with the questions that have been forced upon the World by Julian Assange.
WikiLeaks exploded onto the scene last Novemeber when it began publishing over 200000 US embassy cables. All sources are anonymous. Does WikiLeaks have a right to publish confidential documents? And if so do states have any right to compell employees to sign confidential and secrecry contracts if such staff can leak information to WikiLeaks anonymously without repercussion? Do the rights of freedom to information and expression extend as far as WikiLeaks advocate? Or is it right to limit them? Come on Monday to explore these issues and more and help us grapple with the questions that have been forced upon the World by Julian Assange.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
UCC Student Union Presidential Hustings
The race has begun! The candidates have declared. Signatures are being collected. Manifestos will be released on Monday. And to kick start the week leading up to voting on March 8th and 9th the Philosoph are hosting Presidential Hustings.
Keith Moynihan O'Brien is running again. He thinks he deserves another term in office. But what is he promising? What has he failed to do in this term that we should allow him another term to succeed at?
Ben Honan has returned from the Belfast ghettos and feels that this gives him the experience to lead the Student Union. He empathises with us because he too is a broke frustrated student. So why does that exactly make him a better candidate than Christian boy Keith or Tory Greg Higgins?
Higgins, current SU Education Officer will run if 1000 join his facebook page http://ko-kr.facebook.com/group.php?gid=243786302276&ref=mf. But does being good at cricket, being an "avid" arts student and having good tatse in cigars qualify him to lead our Union?
Make up you own mind on Monday when we take their manifestos apart and discover the depth behind the facebook pages. Everyone is welcome to Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 28th!!!
Keith Moynihan O'Brien is running again. He thinks he deserves another term in office. But what is he promising? What has he failed to do in this term that we should allow him another term to succeed at?
Ben Honan has returned from the Belfast ghettos and feels that this gives him the experience to lead the Student Union. He empathises with us because he too is a broke frustrated student. So why does that exactly make him a better candidate than Christian boy Keith or Tory Greg Higgins?
Higgins, current SU Education Officer will run if 1000 join his facebook page http://ko-kr.facebook.com/group.php?gid=243786302276&ref=mf. But does being good at cricket, being an "avid" arts student and having good tatse in cigars qualify him to lead our Union?
Make up you own mind on Monday when we take their manifestos apart and discover the depth behind the facebook pages. Everyone is welcome to Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 28th!!!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
UCC Comedy Competition
The Philosoph have teamed up with Comedy Soc to bring you the biggest and best yet UCC Comedy Competition on Monday, February 14th at 19.30 in Kane G19.
The competition is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com. Competitiors will be afforded up to 15 minutes on the stage but there is no minimum requirement. There are substantial prizes courtesy of the UCC Cummings Library Humour Bequest. The winner will receive €650 and a slot at the City Limits Comedy Club. First and second runner up will receive €450 and €250 respectively while there is also a prize for the best new comedian. So if you have never done stand-up comedy before, now is the perfect time to start. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC.
We hope everyone can make it! Entry is free but donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
The competition is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com. Competitiors will be afforded up to 15 minutes on the stage but there is no minimum requirement. There are substantial prizes courtesy of the UCC Cummings Library Humour Bequest. The winner will receive €650 and a slot at the City Limits Comedy Club. First and second runner up will receive €450 and €250 respectively while there is also a prize for the best new comedian. So if you have never done stand-up comedy before, now is the perfect time to start. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC.
We hope everyone can make it! Entry is free but donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Upcoming Events
The Abortion Debate was a phenomenal success with great guest speakers and an oustanding and controversial floor debate. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the nights success. In teh end the motion, That This House Would Not Legalise Abortion, was defeated. Before reaching its conclusion, however, the debate explored many of the different facets of the issue in a revealing insight into this ever complex topic.
On the weekend of January 28th and 29th a delegation of judges and debaters traveled to Trinity College Dublin. Not only was the weekend immensely enjoyed by all but superb success was experienced by the Philosoph teams. Well done to Sophie Scannell, Sean Butler, Gearóid Wrixon, John Beechnoir, Kieran O'Sullivan, Becky West and Anne O'Donovan for breaking. Congratulations to the Law Society who also performed exceptionally with Jesse Harrington, Aaron Vickery and Jolene Quinn breaking to the quarter finals.
Turning to the week at hand, the Philosoph are extremely busy.
On Monday, February 7th the Philosoph are hosting their annual Charity Quiz in the New Bar at 19.30. Renouned as the Hardest Quiz on Campus this is a must for all. Test your knowledge to win some of the great prizes. However, for the less seious types there will be great deals available throughout the quiz and prizes for the best named team. Teams will be of four and cost €2 per head. So do your good deed this week and participate in the fun on Monday in the New Bar at 19.30.
On Tuesday speaker development will take place as usual at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. Development has gone very well over the last few weeks with exceptional improvement made by many. There will again be a huge pool of experienced speakers to team up with and help new speakers this week. Everyone is welcome whether you have never spoken before or just want to brush up on old skills.
This Wednesday, February 9th Alastair Campbell, Directr of Communications and Strategies for former Prime Minister Tony Blair will address the House and the E and S Society in Devere Hall at 11am. Mr. Campbell is a renouned strategist and innovative speaker. He is currently touring Ireland promoting his book The Alastair Campbell Diaries, copies of which he will be signing afterwards. The Philosoph are delighted to announce that they will be presenting Mr. Campbell with an Honorary Patronage for his contribution to the world in encouraging and opening up public discourse. Make sure to come along to see one of the most prestigious and stimulating guests UCC will have the honour of hosting this year.
On Friday, February 11th the Philosoph are sending a delegation to compete in the Galway Inter Varsity Debating Competition. Galway is considered one of the best Irish IVs of the year, the highlight being the massive social they put on after the final. Sign up is still open on facebook or if you e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphilosoph.com.
The folllowing week is UCC RnG week. The Philosoph are contributing to the week with a Comedy Competition in Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 14th. Entry is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com if you are interested. Cash prizes are up for grabs as well as a slot at the Cork City Limits Comedy Club. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC. Every year this is a seriously entertaining event so make sure you are there. Donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
The Philosoph look forward to seeing you over the course of the week. It is going to be AMAZING!!!
On the weekend of January 28th and 29th a delegation of judges and debaters traveled to Trinity College Dublin. Not only was the weekend immensely enjoyed by all but superb success was experienced by the Philosoph teams. Well done to Sophie Scannell, Sean Butler, Gearóid Wrixon, John Beechnoir, Kieran O'Sullivan, Becky West and Anne O'Donovan for breaking. Congratulations to the Law Society who also performed exceptionally with Jesse Harrington, Aaron Vickery and Jolene Quinn breaking to the quarter finals.
Turning to the week at hand, the Philosoph are extremely busy.
On Monday, February 7th the Philosoph are hosting their annual Charity Quiz in the New Bar at 19.30. Renouned as the Hardest Quiz on Campus this is a must for all. Test your knowledge to win some of the great prizes. However, for the less seious types there will be great deals available throughout the quiz and prizes for the best named team. Teams will be of four and cost €2 per head. So do your good deed this week and participate in the fun on Monday in the New Bar at 19.30.
On Tuesday speaker development will take place as usual at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. Development has gone very well over the last few weeks with exceptional improvement made by many. There will again be a huge pool of experienced speakers to team up with and help new speakers this week. Everyone is welcome whether you have never spoken before or just want to brush up on old skills.
This Wednesday, February 9th Alastair Campbell, Directr of Communications and Strategies for former Prime Minister Tony Blair will address the House and the E and S Society in Devere Hall at 11am. Mr. Campbell is a renouned strategist and innovative speaker. He is currently touring Ireland promoting his book The Alastair Campbell Diaries, copies of which he will be signing afterwards. The Philosoph are delighted to announce that they will be presenting Mr. Campbell with an Honorary Patronage for his contribution to the world in encouraging and opening up public discourse. Make sure to come along to see one of the most prestigious and stimulating guests UCC will have the honour of hosting this year.
On Friday, February 11th the Philosoph are sending a delegation to compete in the Galway Inter Varsity Debating Competition. Galway is considered one of the best Irish IVs of the year, the highlight being the massive social they put on after the final. Sign up is still open on facebook or if you e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphilosoph.com.
The folllowing week is UCC RnG week. The Philosoph are contributing to the week with a Comedy Competition in Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 14th. Entry is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com if you are interested. Cash prizes are up for grabs as well as a slot at the Cork City Limits Comedy Club. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC. Every year this is a seriously entertaining event so make sure you are there. Donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
The Philosoph look forward to seeing you over the course of the week. It is going to be AMAZING!!!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
ABORTION
The first House Meeting of 2011 will be on the topic of Abortion. Following the recent European Court ruling that Ireland needs to implement legislation to protect the mother's constitutional right to an abortion if her life is in danger and the subsequent call for a referendum by Mr. William Binchy this topic has been thrown into the media limelight once again. On Monday January 17th you will get the chance to have your say with the Philosoph. Profeesor Binchy himself will be joining us to tell us why he is against abortion but still thinks a referendum should be held on the issue. Senator Ronan Mullen will also be speaking in opposition to abortion. Always a controversial issue this debate should kick start a brilliant year.
There will be asocial in the SU Common Room afterwards.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. They be a welcome back treat afterwards too!
There will be asocial in the SU Common Room afterwards.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. They be a welcome back treat afterwards too!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Roll on 2011!!!
We hope everyone has recovered from a Merry Christmas and their New Years celebrations. We are currently awaiting the return of our Worlds delegation who should be making their way to Johannesburg at the moment. They performed really well at the competition and we will be sure to fill you in on all their antics at the first House Meeting.....so make sure you are there!
The first House Meeting of 2011 will be on the topic of Abortion. Following the recent European Court ruling that Ireland needs to implement legislation to protect the mother's constitutional right to an abortion if her life is in danger and the subsequent call for a referendum by Mr. William Binchy this topic has been thrown into the media limelight once again. On Monday January 17th you will get the chance to have your say with the Philosoph. Always a controversial issue this debate should kick start a brilliant year.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane.
We are hoping to make semester two even better than semester one with many more controversial and heated debates and merry socials! Until Monday 17th, enjoy the freedom of college!!!
The first House Meeting of 2011 will be on the topic of Abortion. Following the recent European Court ruling that Ireland needs to implement legislation to protect the mother's constitutional right to an abortion if her life is in danger and the subsequent call for a referendum by Mr. William Binchy this topic has been thrown into the media limelight once again. On Monday January 17th you will get the chance to have your say with the Philosoph. Always a controversial issue this debate should kick start a brilliant year.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane.
We are hoping to make semester two even better than semester one with many more controversial and heated debates and merry socials! Until Monday 17th, enjoy the freedom of college!!!
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