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THE CONFERENCE
During our annual conference at Winthrop University, students actively participate in vigorous debates and discussions concerning current international events. These experiences provide students with valuable exposure to world events while broadening their perspective on international relations. The Model UN Conference consists of both a General Assembly and special committees centering on specific diplomatic areas. The committees, which require one representative from each country, are: Political and Security, Social and Humanitarian, and Legal. There are also Security Council sessions, which deal with the most pressing issues facing the United Nations. The conference also hosts a committee of the African Union. This new committee meeting will implement our theme for the 2008 Conference. For 31 years, the Winthrop University Model UN has opened up the world to thousands of students, and we invite many more to join and participate in this year’s event. Our Model UN was the FIRST to combine participation of high school and college students in a forum where debate and discussion provide students the opportunity to experience international politics in action. 2009 Model United Nations Conference Information
Keynote Speaker Each year, Winthrop’s Model UN features specialists in international relations who observe the conference and speak on issues facing the international community. Through their experience and understanding, these speakers provide a rare, first-hand look at the importance of world cooperation. Their perspective helps bring the objectives of our conference into better focus. These speakers have been former (and some current) diplomats, UN administrators and other representatives from world organizations. Our keynote speaker for the 2009 Conference was: Jared Feuer, Southern Regional Director of Amnesty International USA Click here for Mr. Feuer's full Biography In
addition to conference sessions, students are provided with social activities
each night, including the annual
Shack Party.
A panel of
judges
comprised of Winthrop faculty and staff observe each committee throughout the
conference. The conference concludes with an awards ceremony which
rounds out this challenging and fun learning experience.
How to Get Involved To participate in the Model UN annual conference, interested high schools must register during the fall before the conference. Each high school is then assigned a country by the Winthrop Model UN Secretariat. The list of countries tends to change each year as we try to keep the 65 countries that we model the most current and debatable. The high school students conduct research on the country’s political position, history, allies, interests, and current events. They represent the country in the conference, speaking and acting in the character of the member-nation. This simulation allows the students to challenge their own views and examine the ideas and perspectives of people different from themselves. Winthrop college participants enroll
in PLSC 260, a course designed to familiarize students with the UN and prepare
them to serve as advisors to the high school delegations.
College delegates are assigned countries, which they represent during the
class and conference. They work
closely with the corresponding high school delegations during the conference.
All Model UN delegates receive information on the UN and conference
procedures, as well as addresses of permanent missions to the UN from which
information on countries can be obtained. For
more information please call We look forward to seeing you at our conference! |
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