United Nations International School

United Nations International School Dienstag, 04.03.08 Samstag, 08.03.08 http://www.unis.org/ http://www.unis-un.org/ Flug Frankfurt-New York (JFK Airport) 9 A.M. Treffpunkt Grand Central Terminal 24-50 FDR Drive, New York, NY 10010 Flug-Nr.: SQ 26 42nd Street (Große Halle, goldene Uhr in der Mitte) Next to “Waterside Plaza” Stadtbesichtigung Midtown & Uptown Manhattan UNIS-Tel: 001-212-684-7400 AKG-Treff: 05.15 Uhr (Seeger's Flughafentransfer) (ganztägig): Chrysler Building, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, UNIS-UN: 001-212-584-3108 Check-In: 05.45 Uhr (Terminal 1) Rockefeller Center, Metropolitain Museum, Central Park - Abflug: 08.20 Uhr Möglichkeit zum Stadtbummel in Midtown (3er-Gruppen) Nicht vergessen: Ankunft: 11.00 Uhr JFK Airport - Reisepass Flugzeit: ca.8 ½ Stunden. 6 Stunden Zeitverschiebung. Eventuell Pick Up by Host - Zeit, Ort: - Kälte-, wind- & regenfeste Kleidung, bequeme Schuhe Anschließend mit Taxi, Bus oder Bahn zur UN-Schule am - UN-angemessene Kleidung & Schuhe East River, wo wir die Gastgeber (Hosts) treffen. - Kleines Gastgeschenk (z.B. Bildband Germany) - Taschengeld, ($ in Deutschland wechseln) Mittwoch, 05.03.08 Teilnehmer Sonntag, 09.03.08 9:00 AM: Treff im UNIS-Foyer (Lobby). Thomas von Machui Gemeinsame, ganztägige Stadterkundung mit Verabschiedung von den Gastfamilien, dann: Bettina Kaiser Schwerpunkt Downtown Manhattan: 9.30 Uhr: Treff mit Gepäck im Hotel 17 Ilka Jaeger City Hall, Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway, Ground Zero, Bat- 225 E 17th Street (Cab oder Subway Union Square) tery Park (Südspitze Manhattans), Blick auf die Statue of Carola Lingelbach Liberty, evtl. Fahrt mit der Staten Island Ferry Gemeinsame Stadtbesichtigung Greenwich Village um den Washington Square, 7 - 9 PM: UNIS-UN Welcome Dinner Dian Theune Chinatown (Lunch) und Soho. at the United Nations International School, Cafeteria Danach nehmen euch die Hosts mit nach Hause. Fahrt zu JFK Airport: 5.30 P.M. (A-Train von Penn Station bis Anna Timme Donnerstag, 06.03.08 Howard Beach, dann Air Train zu JFK) 12:45 PM Registration (Zeitangabe noch unsicher) Flug-Nr.: SQ 25 Sabrina Schäfer 1:30 PM – 5 PM: 32. UNIS-UN Conference Check-In: 7.30 P.M. Abflug: 9.55 P.M. (Terminal 4) The Pursuit of Energy: A Catalyst for Conflict Flugzeit: 7 Stunden 55 Minuten United Nations General Assembly Hall Hannah Vogel 7 PM: Neel Bagh Dance (at UNIS, informal dress)

Dollarkurs am 25.2.08: 10 USD = 6, 75 EURO Freitag, 07.03.08 Montag, 10.03.08

Vorwahl von New York nach Bensheim: 8:30 AM Registration (Zeitangabe noch unsicher) Ankunft Frankfurt a.M.: 10.50 Uhr 011-49-6251 … 9 AM – 5 PM: 29. UNIS-UN Conference (Heimfahrt mit Seeger's Flughafentransfer) The Pursuit of Energy: A Catalyst for Conflict United Nations General Assembly Hall Lunch break: 11:15 am to 12:30 pm

An beiden Konferenztagen bitte Dress Code beachten. Eure Hosts begleiten euch zur Generalversammlung. Während der Konferenz sind die folgenden Regeln 32. UNIS-UN CONFERENCE 2008 strikt zu beachten. The Pursuit of Energy: A Catalyst for Con- CONFERENCE DRESS CODE flict Women are expected to wear either dress pants or knee-high skirt/dress accompanied by a shirt/blouse “This year’s UNIS-UN conference will address the nu- and dress shoes. merous energy problems that the world faces today and Please do not wear any of the following on either day of the UNIS/UN Conference: our hopes for the future regarding its effect on the politic- - Jeans, Sneakers, Hats al, environmental and social aspects of our lives. Energy - Baggy or ripped clothing dependency, its sustainability and the debatable alternate UNIS-UN CONFERENCE 2008 - Sweatpants or athletic attire The Pursuit of Energy: Do not bring any large bags or backpacks to the energy sources are the fundamental topics that will be dis- United Nations. They will not be allowed inside. A Catalyst for Conflict Avoid carrying or wearing any metal objects and elec- cussed throughout the two days of the conference. tronic devices (belts, Discman, MP3 Players, etc). Through close examination of this energy crisis, we hope that the attendees will gain insight into this pressing issue, CODE OF CONDUCT as well as draw their own conclusions based on the avail- The following rules are to be observed without change able evidence. or exception by all students. 1. Students are not to bring food, drinks, candy, gum, etc. into the General Assembly Hall at any time during The structure of the UNIS-UN Conference is designed to the conference. 2. Students are not to touch, tamper with, or remove provide students with expert knowledge through the ex- any microphone, earplugs, country plates, or materials perience of provocative guest speakers. The conference that have not been distributed by UNIS. Do not touch any United Nations equipment. also endeavors to give students a platform to express and 3. Students are representing their schools and the debate their own opinions and views in arguably the most UNIS community. Please act accordingly. Behave with courtesy and self-control. Do not leave your valu- internationally significant gathering place on earth. More ables unattended. than six hundred students hailing from six continents will Altes Kurfürstliches Gymnasium 4. Clean up after yourselves. Do not leave papers, booklets, or any other materials at the country desks. attend the conference.” Bensheim Students will be kept back at the end of the conference if this is not complied with. 5. Remember that there will be many dignitaries Studienfahrt New York present at the conference on both days, so be respect- 4. März – 10. März 2008 ful and thoughtful of all personnel and staff. Always be polite. Thomas von Machui 6. Cellular phones are NOT permitted in the General Tel. 06251-789253 Assembly Hall. Email: [email protected] 7. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the United Nations building. Stand: 25/02/2008