by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Apr 12, 2019 | How To Series, MUN 101, MUN Articles, Strategy
Introduction to Resolution Writing Before we jump into the ins and outs and writing resolution in Model United Nations conferences, let’s begin by defining the type of Model UN that we’re talking about. For some of you, this may be new information. Model...
by Rose Jacobs | Oct 30, 2017 | Editorial, MUN Articles
If you’ve been to a Model UN conference before, there are probably a couple of phrases you’ve heard thrown around: NGOs, national sovereignty, the children, etc. If you’re a bonafide MUN veteran, even hearing just one of these words out-of-context likely makes you...
by Robert Hobart III | Oct 24, 2016 | MUN Articles
The pen is mightier than the sword, as the expression goes. That goes without saying at most major conferences, as having a sword in your possession during debate would likely be in violation of the delegate code of conduct. But nothing screams “international...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Feb 9, 2015 | Building a Winning Model UN Team, MUN Articles
This is the second installment of the “Building a Winning Program” series. Building institutional memory in a high school Model UN program can be one of the most challenging jobs for an advisor. And rest assured, this job falls squarely on the faculty...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Jul 24, 2014 | Editorial, MUN Articles
Computer and laptops do not belong in Model UN committees. This is a topic of meaningless debate for conference organizers and should trace back to the goals of any given Model United Nations conference. Unfortunately, conferences choose to allow computers because it...