by Shannon L. Dunn | Dec 5, 2017 | Two Point Two
Opening Plenary Remarks, 2017 American Model United Nations Conference One of our AMUN t-shirts issues a directive: “Think Diplomatically.” And I really like this idea. That simply thinking about diplomacy and defaulting to thinking diplomatically—rather than thinking...
by Brianne Reeves | Dec 1, 2017 | Two Point Two
Today, we are happy to share the final list of simulations for the 2018 American Model United Nations Conference. The full list is below. General Assembly General Assembly Plenary General Assembly First Committee General Assembly Second Committee General Assembly...
by Jacqueline E Whitt | Nov 28, 2017 | Two Point Two
American Model United Nations (AMUN) provides a valuable experience to over 1500 collegiate-level attendees from more than 90 schools throughout the United States and abroad. During a four-day simulation of various United Nations bodies, AMUN introduces...
by Jacob P Torres | Nov 15, 2017 | MUN Tips and Tricks
This AMUN Accords post provides some tips and tricks for students serving as their country’s Permanent Representative. While this post will include general advice on being a Permanent Representative, it will be most useful for students serving as Permanent...
by Jacob P Torres | Nov 13, 2017 | Turtle Bay
The In Case You Missed It Series highlights UN news that is relevant to the topics being simulated at AMUN 2017. This AMUN Accords post covers selected news from the week of 6 November. The General Assembly Plenary will be discussing the Review of the United Nations...
by Jacob P Torres, Brianne Reeves | Nov 10, 2017 | MUN Tips and Tricks
So, you’re attending a Model UN conference and representing your country with a partner? Awesome. Here are some tips for doing Model UN with a partner. Have A Plan! Model UN is the NASCAR race of debate and politics (because of the tempo, not the cowboy hats). You can...
by Jacob P Torres, Brianne Reeves | Nov 8, 2017 | MUN Tips and Tricks
Model UN can be tough, and it can be even tougher if you’re the sole representative from your country in a simulation. Here are some tips for anyone who is in a committee representing their country alone. Be Prepared The quality of your experience is up to you! With...
by Kayla Schmidt Osborn | Nov 7, 2017 | Turtle Bay, Two Point Two
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” ~Helen Keller What is purview? Purview is the scope of each committee’s work. Each committee has specific tasks and goals to avoid duplication of work and to make sure that every problem gets examined from...
by Jacob P Torres | Nov 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
The In Case You Missed It Series highlights news articles from the United Nations that are relevant to the topics being simulated at AMUN 2017. This AMUN Accords post covers selected news from the week of 30 October. The General Assembly Plenary will be discussing the...
by Joshua Marko | Nov 1, 2017 | Two Point Two
If you’re attending AMUN 2017, then you may have a role with the ECOSOC Plenary session on Tuesday afternoon. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is the United Nations organ that provides a forum for economic and social issues, as well as for the implementation...
