Bremen combines the fairy-tale romantic that stems from its illustrious past, the business-like activity that is provided by its harbor, and the ambitious ideas that emanate from a cultural center into one genuine mixture. A city steeped with 1200 years of colorful history, Bremen retains much of its heritage in a tangible manner.
One of the most beautiful market squares in the world, the Town Hall with its impressive Weser renaissance façade, imposing St. Petri Church, and the Roland, the statue of a knight, which has been guarding the city ever since 1404, are just a few of the many things to see.
Specialties as diverse as fish, cereals, coffee, chocolate, and – most famously – beer have turned the Bremish citizens into food and drink connoisseurs – a fact to which more than 1,000 restaurants, cafes, and bars pay generous tribute. Beyond coffee and beer, space rockets, cars, and airplanes find some of their origins in Bremen – or are shipped through the city, one of Germany's largest logistical centers.
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[08-06-01] Jacobs Open 2009 Convenor Elected
The Jacobs University Bremen Debating Society elected a new Convenor to lead the organizational efforts toward the Jacobs Open 2009. In a non-competitive election, candidate and Society President Oliver Haardt was reassured the trust of the Society to make Jacobs Open 2009 a success.
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Derek Lande
Derek was one of our three Chief Adjudicators of Jacobs Open 2008. As third best speaker of Dublin Worlds 2006, winner of 11 IVs, top speaker & finalist of Euros 2004, Convenor of Euros 2005, DCA of Euros 2006, and DCA of UBC Worlds 2007, he brings an enormous amount of expertise to Bremen. Derek was also already Deputy Chief Adjudicator of the IUB Open 2006 and IUB Open 2007 and most famously won the 2006 Last Man at the Bar Award.
Contact Information
Jacobs University Bremen Debating Society
College Ring 4
D-28759 Bremen
E-Mail: info@jacobs-debating.org