Wichita Area Model United Nations January 24, 2025
WAMUN is a high school Model UN conference hosted by Wichita State University. Approximately 170 students from Kansas and surrounding states attend WAMUN each January.
Conference Information
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" and should be mailed to:
WAMUN / Alexandra Middlewood 1845 Fairmount St. Box 17 Wichita, KS 67260
Payment is due immediately upon confirmation of country assignment.
Conference Schedule:
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
Parking: You can find an interactive campus map here and vistor parking information here.
Food Options: Campus Dining Services offers many on campus food options from our Shocker Dining Hall, to popular restaurants in the Rhatigan Student Center.
1. Countering the threat posted by improvised explosive devices
2. International cooperation to counter the world drug problem
Additional Web links for research
For more information, questions, or concerns please contact Tyler Dorsch or Dr. Alexandra Middlewood
2025 WAMUN Topics:
1. Countering the threat posted by improvised explosive devices
2. International cooperation to counter the world drug problem
Information on each topic can be found in the Topic Background Guide.
The Delegate Handbook includes information on conference rules, writing position papers and resolutions, tips for public speaking and building consensus in committee, and the conference dress code
UN member state websites - country specific information
UN News Center - headline news on variety of global topics
Full descriptions of the rules can be found in the Delegate Handbook.
| Point or Motion | Second? | Debatable | Vote | Description |
| Point of Information | No | No | No | This point is made if a delegate has a question regarding rules or other concerns, or needs clarification from the Chair. |
| Suspension of the meeting |
Yes |
Yes | Simple majority | This motion is made when delegates want to break from formal session in order to begin writing resolutions, or to seek support from other delegates for their draft resolutions. |
| Close Debate | Yes | Yes | 2/3's majority | This motion is made when delegates have completed their work on their resolutions and are ready to put them to a formal vote. Only four resolutions will be approved by the Chair for a formal vote. |
| Move topic to the floor | Yes | Yes | Simple majority | This motion is made in order to begin discussion on one of the two topic areas. Delegates get to decide which topic they want to address first. |
| Establish a Speaker's list | Yes | Yes | Simple majority | This motion is made if delegates want to establish a list of speakers. Delegates will be invited put their names on the list so they can address the body when it is their turn. If there is no list, delegates will be called on as they raise their placards. |
| Close Speaker's list | Yes | Yes | Simple majority | This motion is made if delegates would prefer to be called on as they raise their placards instead of following the order on an established Speaker's List. |
| Limit Speaker's time | Yes | Yes | Simple majority | This motion allows delegates to limit how long each speaker is allowed to speak. (Usual limits are between 1 – 3 minutes). This motion can be made multiple times if a different time limit is desired. |
* All motions are debatable and require a second before they can be voted on by the
body. When a motion is Debatable, it means that the Chair will take one speaker in
favor of the motion and one speaker against the motion. Each speaker will briefly
state why the motion should be supported by the body or rejected by the body.
* A simple majority is considered 50% + 1. If a vote is tied, the motion fails.
The WSU Model UN program utilizes the American Model United Nations (AMUN) Simulation Guide for beginner-level practice simulations. This resource is also used by many high school Model UN teams and can be easily modified to include the WAMUN rules.