WVU Model United Nations High School Conference
November 15-17, 2013
West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV
Model United Nations is a fun, hands-on, collaborative simulation that encourages
discussion of global issues.
Students are invited to join us on the West Virginia University campus to participate
in this multicultural activity that promotes global awareness, an understanding of
other cultures and diversity.
At our conference, students will role-play as United Nations ambassadors while
debating two important topics:
-Achieving MDG6: Combating HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases Beyond 2015
-Protecting the Rights of the Child: The Role of the Child Soldier in Armed Combat
Following Model UN parliamentary procedure, student delegates make speeches,
write resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries and resolve conflicts in the
interest of promoting international cooperation. Model UN delegations work to
resolve issues that cannot be solved by individual countries alone.
Model UN delegates gain valuable skills in leadership, public speaking, problem solving,
coalition building, conflict resolution, compromise, cooperation, critical thinking
and analysis.
This conference also offers the opportunity to meet high school students from across
the state, tour the beautiful WVU campus and meet with WVU faculty and staff to
talk about educational opportunities at the University.
Registration, country assignments, training materials and lodging information can be
found on our website: http://munclub.studentorgs.wvu.edu/
WVU Model United Nations High School Conference
Tentative Conference Schedule
Friday, November 15th
3:00 – 6:00 Registration
6:00 – 7:00 Opening Ceremony
7:00 – 9:00 Committee Session I
9:00 – 10:00 Optional Fun Activity
Saturday, November 16th
9:00 – 12:00 Committee Session II
12:00 – 2:00 Lunch and WVU Campus Tour
2:00 – 5:00 Committee Session III
5:00 – 7:00 Dinner on your own
7:00 – 9:00 Committee Session IV
9:00 – 10:00 Optional Fun Activity
Sunday, November 17th
9:00 – 11:00 Committee Session V
11:00 – 12:00 Closing Ceremony Awards
Professional dress is required.
Model United Nations Club
462 Stansbury Hall
P.O. Box 6211
Morgantown, WV 26506-6211
Phone: 304-293-4722
Fax: 304-293-8022
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