by Jacob Patrick Torres | Mar 8, 2019 | Just for Fun
For International Women’s Day let’s take a moment to remember some of the badass women of history from all over the world. Hypatia of Alexandria (370 CE – 415 CE) – Hypatia was a remarkable woman for any time period; she eschewed the accepted roles for women at...
by AMUN Staff | Feb 14, 2019 | Two Point Two
We are pleased to announce the final topics for the 2019 AMUN Conference agenda! We will be using the AMUN Accords, the AMUN Facebook page, Instagram and Twitter to publish items related to these topics throughout the year, and we will publish our complete background...
by Nia Indelicato | Dec 4, 2018 | Two Point Two
[This post is a transcript of remarks delivered by the Secretary-General of the 2018 American Model United Nations Conference during the Closing Plenary Session.] Welcome to Tuesday! Congratulations—on making it here and for all you have accomplished. Over the course...
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...
