Check out this spring-only 5th period happening! Join us in preparing for and participating in Cornell University’s Model United Nations Conference (CMUNC) in 2019. The CMUNC is an annual high school model UN conference hosted by the Cornell International Affairs Society (CIAS) at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. CMUNC is a simulation of United Nations and other international bodies, which allows students to take on the roles of diplomats around the world. CMUNC seeks to promote awareness of the many issues facing the international community, and to give students the opportunity to engage in critical thinking about how to address those issues. Students or “delegates” must step into the shoes of the country or position they are assigned. Participants research their assigned country, write a country position paper for submission, get to know their particular role/committee, and finally, spend the weekend as a part of our simulated delegation at this international conference! NOTE: It is possible we will also participate in a smaller, regional conference at the start of the semester as well as CMUNC.
It is important that those signing up are committed to following through as part of the MUN team for the full semester. Additionally, the conference is for high school-aged participants only. If there are middle school-aged people at Teen Day who are interested, please contact me about ways you can help participate in the research and planning.
Instructor: Gina Varrichio
Instructor Bio: Gina now has precisely one experience with Model UN conferences. An interest in international relations, an eye for global politics, and the ability to find resources for nearly anything are her key qualifications. And besides, she thinks MUN is awesome.
Required Materials: pen or pencil; notebook and folder or looseleaf notebook
Additional Materials Fee: Attending conferences will cost money, though opportunities to apply for financial aid and/or fundraising will be made available.
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