Winning by Teamwork

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”

Believe In Togetherness

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” (Henry Ford)

Loyalty and Decision

“When we are debating an issue, loyalty means giving me your honest opinion, whether you think I'll like it or not. Disagreement, at this stage, stimulates me. But once a decision has been made, the debate ends. From that point on, loyalty means executing the decision as if it were your own.” (Colin Powell)

Wanna Be A Loser?

“When you resort to attacking the messenger and not the message, you have lost the debate” (Addison Whithecomb)

A Great Leader

“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand.” (Colin Powell)

Friday, April 18, 2014

SOVED (Sumatra overland varsities English debate)

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PELAKSANAAN

Tempat: Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Jalan Kapt. Mukhtar Basri No.3 , Kota Medan 20238
Tanggal: 30 Januari-02 februari 2013
 

The history of SOVED

SOVED was initiated in NUEDC Regional A1 UI 2007 when USU (Universitas Sumatera Utara) and UNILA (Universitas Lampung) gathered and informally talked about how Sumatran debaters could improve their debating skills. It was a big step that they wanted to take. The realization, however, was postponed due to some drawbacks. SOVED stands for Sumatra Overland Varsities English Debate. The passion to win debates in national level had driven many of Sumatran debaters back then to learn and decide to create a tournament that allowed Sumatra Overland debaters to come and participate. A lot of Java debaters were aware of this initiative, and they had been quite supportive with the idea. The initiative was brought up, as well, due to the fact that English debating has always been popular, and in Java, Java Overland Varsities English Debate (JOVED) has been held annually till today. This inspired the debaters back then. Therefore, Sumatran debaters wanted to improve as well such tournament. 

Sumatran debaters were few compared to Java debaters. It did not mean, however, they were worse in their critical thinking. It was just the chance to participate in local competitions were less than what Javanese debaters could join. Going to the national competitions which were normally dominated by Javanese debaters sometimes discouraged new Sumatran debaters as they thought they were not as good, they did not practice enough, and they believe by having SOVED, proliferation of debating could take place in Sumatra, not just as a  short term plan, but sustainable to be conducted annually.

In 2011, the SOVED plan was brought up again. Sumatran debaters have increased. They regularly participated in local and national competitions. Those debaters met up and had not forgotten about the dream of conducting SOVED. So, here it is, with the support from UMSU assisted by Medan debaters, this takes place on 30th January - 2nd February in UMSU. This is a chance for Sumatran debaters to participate and to improve the qualities.

TUJUAN
  1. Memperkenalkan debat serta mekanisme debat kepada mahasiswa
  2. Menumbuhkan rasa percaya diri para peserta dalam mengungkapkan argument.
  3. Menjadikan mahasiswa yang lebih kritis.
  4. Menumbuhkan rasa toleransi dan open minded
  5. Mengembangkan pemikiran berbagai sisi suatu permasalahan.
  6. Menjadikan mahasiswa yang konsisten terhadap pendiriannya.


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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

USUEDC and USUEDW 2012

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We have organized USUEDC and USUEDW 2012 succesfully. This annual event was held by the corporation of USU Society for Debating and USU Bureaucracy. There were 14 faculties following the debate workshop and competition. This event also officially creates a benefit in increasing the students' ability of debating. The winners for the competition are :

Champion : Faculty of Law
1st Runner Up : Faculty of Pharmacy
2nd Runner Up : Faculty of Psychology
3rd Runner Up : Medical Faculty

We appreciate a great thank to all participants, committees, and supporters.

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Flyer of Recruitment

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Tuesday, September 25, 2012

USD's Recruitment

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TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM,
CLICK HERE!

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