by Shannon L. Dunn | Nov 30, 2018 | Two Point Two
[This post is a transcript of remarks delivered at the Opening Plenary Session of the 2018 American Model United Nations Conference.] You’ve heard of an elevator pitch, right? It’s how you describe something to someone when you only have an elevator ride to make your...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Nov 16, 2018 | Two Point Two
Are you bringing a group to AMUN 2018? Great! We can’t wait to see you. This post has some information that we hope will help you navigate the initial logistics of Conference. Getting to the Sheraton Grand Chicago Flying in to O’Hare International Airport or...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Nov 16, 2018 | Two Point Two
The AMUN Secretariat has converged on the Sheraton. Computers are set up. Copies are being made. Staff are in training. Humidifiers are going, and water is being consumed at a stunning rate. We can’t wait for you to join us for AMUN 2018! We have a few important...
by Shannon L. Dunn | Nov 14, 2018 | Two Point Two
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~Henry Ford As this year’s AMUN conference quickly approaches, most of you are deep into your research on this year’s topics. AMUN’s goal is to create an educational experience...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Nov 10, 2018 | Two Point Two
In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. ~Dwight D. Eisenhower It’s time to have an important conversation. Before attending any Model UN conference, but especially one in a major metropolitan area, groups...
by Lindsay Leguillion | Nov 7, 2018 | Two Point Two
At AMUN, time is at a premium. Our Conference Services team can help you find what you need quickly at Conference, whether this is your first conference or your fifth. The staff of this department is unique, comprised of solely senior staff members. Because of our...
by Shannon L. Dunn | Nov 6, 2018 | Two Point Two
Each member of the General Assembly shall have one vote. ~UN Charter, Chapter 4, Article 18 Conference hasn’t even started, but here at AMUN, we are already making our plans for next. Information on next year’s dates, simulations and hotel will be available on our...
by Megan Wiley | Nov 4, 2018 | Turtle Bay
The Third Committee of General Assembly Third Committee—also known as the Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee—is one of the six main committees of the UN General Assembly. It focuses on human rights and humanitarian affairs. Every UN Member State is also a...
by Kayla Schmidt Osborn | Nov 2, 2018 | Two Point Two
“Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics.” – Gen. Robert H. Barrow, USMC (Commandant of the Marine Corps) noted in 1980 Attending AMUN involves a lot of preparation—researching your country, your allies and the topics; learning AMUN’s UN-based...
by Rebecca Thomas | Nov 1, 2018 | MUN Tips and Tricks
So you’ve been assigned to a report-writing body at AMUN. You’ve done the research. You’ve drafted a fair number of resolutions but you’ve never drafted a report. Now what? Let’s begin with a simple question: What is a report-writing body at AMUN? At AMUN, we simulate...