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Greetings from
Vanderbilt University
Model United Nations!
Vanderbilt MUN offers
an engaging
atmosphere at general body meetings throughout the year, many
simulations, philanthropic activities and an opportunity to travel to
various universities and compete on Vanderbilt’s team! VUMUN
involves members in spirited discussions of geopolitical events,
focusing on the world issues that face the United Nations today.
Congratulations to Austin Caroe and Anna Elliott, "Outstanding Delegates" at UPMUNC. Austin was on the Lost committee and Anna represented Belize in the OAS.
IMPORTANT: VUMUN SECRETARIAT APPLICATION
Upcoming
Events:
- 1 Dec --- HNMUN and McMUN Simulations --- Tuesday, 7pm - 9pm --- Historical GA discussing Rwandan genocide. If you are not trying out for HNMUN or McMUN but would like to participate in the simulation, please email our parliamentarian, Michael Semeraro for a country assignment.
- 3 Dec --- SOCIAL EVENT -- TBA
- 19 Jan --- First GENERAL BODY MEETING of Spring 2010 --- 7pm, Furman 114
- 28-31 Jan --- McMUN Conference --- APPLICATION --- Head delegates: Caity McQuade and Chelsea Lee
- 11-14 Feb --- HNMUN Conference --- APPLICATION
--- Head delegates: Evan
Moore and Colleen
Boyle
Service Opportunities:
If you are interested in volunteering at the Sudanese Community Center Thursday, November 19th, or the weeks following Thanksgiving, please e-mail our philanthropy chairs, Andrew Maguire or Chelsea Lee.
Sudanese Center, non-General Body meeting Tuesdays, from 6-8pm. Contact Andrew Maguire or Chelsea Lee.
Join the Facebook
group: Vanderbilt
University Model United Nations
http://www.facebook.com/home.
Questions or comments:
Allison Heiser,
President: Allison.w.heiser@vanderbilt.
Rebeca Ojeda,
Vice-President: Rebeca.M.Ojeda@vanderbilt.edu
About Us
What
is Model United Nations?
Model United Nations is an
academic simulation of the United Nations
that aims to educate participants about civics, effective communication
and multilateral diplomacy. Participants take on roles as diplomats or
nations and participate in a simulated session of an international
organization meeting. Participants research their position, investigate
international issues, debate, deliberate, consult and develop solutions
to international issues.
In particular,
Vanderbilt MUN offers an
engaging atmosphere at over two dozen meetings throughout the year,
many simulations, philanthropic activities and an opportunity to travel
to various universities and compete on Vanderbilt’s team!
VUMUN
involves members in spirited discussions of geopolitical events,
focusing on the world issues that face the United Nations today. Skills
of debate, wit and confidence are sharpened to meet the challenges of
other members of Model UN in discussion. VUMUN affords these critical
skills to students of all years in undergraduate attendance. In
addition, the organization regularly invites experts in argumentation,
politics, or presentation skills in order to hone the abilities of the
members, not only for immediate use at inter-collegiate competitions
but also to provide training in essential life skills.
There are opportunities
to get involved
at all levels: attending meetings, representing Vanderbilt at
competitions with other colleges and universities, participating in
philanthropic efforts, attending MUN social functions and participating
in discussions with local experts and professors. No previous
experience is necessary and we welcome all areas of study and interest.
What’s
New?
- General Body Meetings
every two
weeks on Tuesday nights, 7pm, Furman 114
- Vanderbilt Model United Nations Conference
- Our yearly high-school conference will be held October 9-11
- Interested in getting
involved?
Contact Maggie Wilson (magdalena.m.wilson@
vanderbilt.edu ) or Emily Morgenstern (emily.m.morgenstern@vanderbilt.edu ) - Check out the website
at VUMUN.COM
Conference and travel this year will include:
University of Pennsylvania, November 12-15
McGill University, Montreal, January 28-31, 2010
Harvard University, February 11-14, 2010
Contact
Us
Allison Heiser,
President: Allison.W.Heiser@vanderbilt.
Rebeca Ojeda, Vice-President: Rebeca.M.Ojeda@vanderbilt.edu
Jason Theobald, Webmaster: J.Theobald@vanderbilt.edu