by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Feb 14, 2024 | MUN Articles, MUN Coach Podcast
The World of Model United Nations: Insights from the Experts In the fascinating realm of Model United Nations (Model UN or MUN), the journey from a novice to a seasoned delegate involves much more than simply understanding the procedures. It’s about immersing...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Dec 3, 2018 | Editorial, Feature Article, MUN Articles
In the other part of my life, when I’m not doing Model UN, I’m teaching entrepreneurship to first-time founders, high school students in particular. Over many years, I’ve helped student entrepreneurs start their first ventures. In my teaching, I emphasize rapid...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Apr 5, 2016 | Editorial, MUN Articles
Having participated in Model UN for over a decade now, I’ve seen the gamut of committees. Still, some conferences struggle to develop original committee ideas in favor of repeating tried and true simulations. And while I enjoy a Kashmir joint crisis as much as...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Jan 29, 2015 | Building a Winning Model UN Team, Editorial, MUN Articles
Welcome to the first installment in the “Building a Winning Program” series! This post will cover common bad practices and misconceptions about assigning committees to Model UN members for competitive Model UN conferences. If you are planning to bring a...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Dec 10, 2014 | Editorial, MUN Articles
We have returned from Budapest successful, in a number of ways. For the first time in its three year history, an American delegation claimed Best Delegation at Yale Model Government Europe, unseating the successful run of The Harrow School of London. While I could not...