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Please check to see which countries are available before entering your students' preferred choices. Countries assigned on a first-come, first-served basisDeadline:  Dec 1.

 

Fees

One delegation (3 students) is $30.

One student per delegation will be assigned to each General Assembly session. There will be three General Assembly sessions running concurrently. Each session will address the same topics.

Each school is allowed to bring as many delegations as they would like.

Payment is accepted online or via check/money order.

Checks need to be made to: Wichita State University / MUN

Payment is due immediately upon confirmation of country assignment.

Conference Schedule

Friday January 19, 2024

8:30 – 9:00 Check-in
9:00 – 11:30 Comittee Sessions
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch Break
12:30 – 3:00 Committee Sessions
3:00 – 3:15 Awards Ceremony

Location: Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University
Committee Topics

1. Prevention of an arms race in outer space

2. Protection of migrants

Topic Background Guides are available.

Additional Web links for research

Conference Awards

Conference Delegate Awards are determined by the following criteria:
1. The effectiveness of the delegate in accurately representing his/her country's interests throughout the conference.
2. The ability of the delegate to work with other countries, both on the floor and in caucusing.
3. The effectiveness of working toward consensus with other delegates when appropriate.

Position Paper Awards are based on how well they meet the following criteria:
1. The paper provides a clear statement of the country's position on each topic and a description of what it has already done in relation to the topic.
2. The paper provides a suggested plan of action to address each of the topics.
3. The paper is well researched, organized, and addresses the main issues.
4. The paper employs correct grammar and usage, and is in the appropriate format.

Sample Award-winning position paper from previous conference.

POSITION PAPER AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO DELEGATIONS AND CAN BE WRITTEN COLLABORATIVELY BY THE TEAM MEMBERS.

Papers to be considered for a position paper award must be submitted by January 10.

E-Mail Word or pdf attachment to: modelun@wichita.edu