by Oludayo Olufowobi | Feb 23, 2020 | MUN Articles, Profile
The city of Lagos is famous for many things–the largest hub for economic activities in all of Africa, Yabacon Valley, and the home to Nigeria’s foremost tertiary institution–but likely not for Model United Nations. Prior to 2016, when a group of... 
by Laura Reus | Jan 30, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Though it may not seem obvious, chairing a crisis committee is a very different job from chairing a General Assembly or Specialized Agency. The intimate size and rapid pace of crisis committees presents a unique set of challenges which the chair must overcome, as well... 
by Maheen Safian | Jan 21, 2020 | Editorial, MUN Articles
Clutching the awards in hand, I cheerfully gazed at the room of delegates in front of me. It was the 2020 All-American Invitational held in Boston, and my first time chairing in my Model UN career. Though it was only a two-day conference, my delegates (many of whom... 
by Kaitlyn Saldanha | Jan 16, 2020 | Community, MUN Articles
Much like any large community, Model UN has a culture, and thus, there is a pre-established set of unspoken rules which dictate the types of behavior that are acceptable, and those that are not. Much to the dismay of delegates new to the Model UN sphere, these rules... 
by Olivia Fratangelo | Jan 12, 2020 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Being chosen to chair a committee is an honor and a privilege, but it undoubtedly can be a daunting task, especially for a first time chair. Beyond the sheer workload of preparing all necessary materials for delegates, chairs also carry the burden of maintaining a...
