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SPONSORED BY: 5 – 9 APRIL • SHERATON NEW YORK 7 – 11 APRIL • NEW YORK MARRIOTT MARQUIS NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE Jennifer Hathaway Spalding, Secretary-General associationTM Sarah Tulley, Director-General, Sheraton Lauren Judy, Director-General, Marriott TABLE | contents U N I T E D N A T I O N S N A T I O N S U N I E S
Letters of Introduction ...... 3 & 5 THE SECRETARY-GENERAL About the NCCA & NMUN...... 6 -- MESSAGE TO Committee Topics...... 9 THE NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE Faculty Program ...... 24 Secretariat of the 2009 NMUN ...... 26 New York, 5-11 April 2009 Thanks & Appreciation ...... 28 The word “model” has a number of meanings. In the context of the model United National Collegiate Conference Association ...... 30 Nations, it is commonly understood as “a small copy”. But I prefer another of its Donors ...... 33 meanings: “a praiseworthy example to be copied”. Volunteer Opportunities ...... 34 People often criticize young people for their idealism, or even try to talk them out Recognition: Long-Time NMUN Participants ...... 45 of it. But I think idealism is one of your strengths. Without it, we would have a far more Awards Criteria ...... 47 difficult time imagining and building a better world. Policies & Procedures...... 48 Conference Services Procedure | Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Policy Idealism is also a big part of what animates the United Nations. When the Dress Code | Travel Safety Tips Organization was established in 1945, the world was reeling from a destructive period of warfare that had touched the lives of just about everyone on the planet. Those who Codes of Conduct ...... 51 drafted the UN Charter were determined to prevent any recurrence of such atrocities and New York City ...... 55 upheaval. They wanted to see a new international consciousness emerge from the ashes – About the City | Internet Access | ATMs | Hospitals | Local Stores | Restaurants | Places of Worship one grounded in human rights and peaceful coexistence. They too were idealists, but at the same time understood the need, bred of recent experience, to erect safeguards against List of Advertisers...... 66 human cruelty. Contact Information...... Back Cover The past six decades have not been easy. There have been major advances in the human condition. But war and poverty still plague our world. And we can all sense the SHERATON QUICK REFERENCE CONTENTS MARRIOTT QUICK REFERENCE CONTENTS perils of the present moment, as a global economic crisis and the gathering force of climate change combine to threaten our future well-being. Conference Schedule...... 10 Conference Schedule...... 15
Committee Locations...... 11 Committee Locations...... 20 As you participate in this Model United Nations, you will get a taste for the complexity of international relations. This exercise is no empty role play. Half the Directions to the UN...... 13 Directions to the UN...... 13 world’s population is under 25. You are their representatives. Many of you will move on Floor Plan of the UN...... 22 Floor Plan of the UN...... 22 to positions of real leadership. All of you, by your choices as consumers, by your decisions as voters, will assume real power to shape and change our world. Delegations...... 36 Delegations...... 40 I encourage you to keep in mind both meanings of the word “model”. I urge you Hotel Meeting Rooms & Floor Plans...... 60 Hotel Meeting Rooms & Floor Plans...... 62 to pursue the solutions that depend on imagination and courage, consensus and compromise. Hopefully your time at this Model United Nations will help you become the models the world needs to fulfil the ideals of this indispensable organization. “As a woman I am deeply affected when I hear about or witness gender inequality. This poster depicts two hands, one male and one female, that together create a bird with equal wings, letting it fly freely.” -- Ani Gevorgian, Cover Artist, www.geistdesign.com
ABOUT THE COVER: This artwork was part of a series of posters created by Art Center College of Ban Ki-moon Design students in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. © 2008 Design by Ani Gevorgian for DesignMatters at Art Center College of Design – 2 – THE 2009 NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS | NMUN • NY OPPORTUNITY fair SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION New York City, 5 - 9 April & 7- 11 April www.nmun.org Looking for continuing opportunities to continue your interest in international affairs? Come and learn. SHERATON Michael J. Eaton Spring 2009 Executive Director Tuesday, 7 April Karen Baumgaertner GRADUATE SCHOOLS Include: 5 – 7pm Director of Programs Dear Honorable Delegates, Faculty, Staff and Friends, nd Jennifer Spalding American University - School of International Service; Bard Center for 2 Floor – Empire East Secretary-General Environmental Policy; Freie Universität Berlin; Georgetown University - Sarah Tulley & On behalf of the Volunteer Secretariat for the 2009 National Model United Nations Conference, I warmly welcome you to New York City. Lauren Judy Democracy & Governance Program; Harvard University - Kennedy School; Directors-General This meeting of delegates with diverse backgrounds, interests, and nationalities presents limitless opportunities for the development of new Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munchen; Monterey Institute of International MARRIOTT MARQUIS Michael Gaspar & friendships, new ideas, and new ways of seeing the world. Jennifer N. Contreras Studies; New York University - Center for Global Affairs; Pepperdine University - Wednesday, 8 April Chiefs of Staff School of Public Policy; Seton Hall University - Whitehead School of Diplomacy 5 – 7pm Andrew Ludlow Over the past year, the NMUN Secretariat and our sponsor, the National Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA), has excitedly Assistant Secretary-General and International Relations; SIT Graduate Institute; Syracuse University - th prepared for your arrival. Our organization takes tremendous pride in facilitating an educational experience unlike any other. Participation 6 Floor – Foyer Rüdiger Schöch & Maxwell School; Texas A&M University - Bush School of Government and Public Amanda Williams in this simulation represents a unique opportunity for delegates, faculty advisors, and staff alike. As you gather together with over 4,000 Under-Secretaries-General Service; The Institute of World Politics; University of Bridgeport - International General Assembly college and university students from five continents, we encourage each and every one of you to ignite in each other the spirit of School; University of St. Gallen; Webster University Emefa Gbedemah & cooperation and passion for building a stronger international community that is the basis for the work of the United Nations. Ronnie Heintze OTHER EXHIBITORS Include: Under-Secretaries-General Economic and Social Council As you expertly represent your Member State, Observer State or NGO we look forward to witnessing rigorous debate on the most Centro Studi Gianni Bosio; O.S.D Initiatives; Sebastian Schindler & pressing issues and challenges facing our world. Diplomacy, like in the real UN, must be the foundation of our week together. Building Osgood Center for International Studies; Peace Corps; UNA-USA; Sally Lorenz Under Secretaries-General consensus through negotiation, deliberation and compromise is the cornerstone of our mission. World Federation of UNAs Specialized Agencies Melissa Maxey & Stefan Matiasovits Undoubtedly, your extensive preparation equipped you for the challenges of a simulation of this magnitude. The numerous topics to be Under-Secretaries-General Inter-Governmental Organizations discussed are relevant in our increasingly interdependent world. Many of the issues on the agenda are linked together with the Millennium Eddie Cheung & Development Goals (MDGs). As we move beyond the halfway point for the 2015 deadline for meeting the MDGs, our discussions on David-Éric Simard Under-Secretaries-General poverty, trade, hunger, health, peace, security, and universal education carry considerable weight. 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GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SECURITY COUNCIL SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES
General Assembly Plenary Food and Agriculture Organization 1. New Approaches to Nuclear Non-Proliferation 1. The Impact of Bioenergy on Food Security 2. Advancing United Nations Reform 2. International and Regional Strategies to Address High Food Prices 3. The Impact of Migration on Development 3. The Impact of Water Scarcity on Social and Economic Development
1st Committee (Disarmament and Int’l Security) International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) 1. Upholding the Status of Prisoners of War According to the Third Geneva Convention 1. Prosecutor v. Gaspard Kanyarukiga 2. Fighting Illicit Trade and Trafficking of Nuclear Material 2. Prosecutor v. Pauline Nyiramasuhuko and Shalom Ntahobali 3. Preventing an Arms Race in Space UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board (UNAIDS PCB) 2nd Committee (Economic and Financial) 1. Assessing the Impact of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic on Development 1. Climate Change Economics 2. Caring For Children Impacted By HIV/AIDS 2. Economic and Trade Policies to Address Food Price Volatility 3. Improving Access to Treatments for People Living with HIV/AIDS 3. External Trade and Micro-financial Assistance to Developing Countries United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) 3rd Committee (Social, Cultural, Humanitarian) 1. Women’s Role in Peacebuilding 1. Examining the Uses and Implementation of Technology in Educational and 2. Preventing Sexual Violence Against Women in Post-Conflict Situations Social Development 3. Financing for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women During Times 2. Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Children in Conflict of Conflict 3. Improving Emergency Response through Humanitarian Reform United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Executive Committee Security Council (UNHCR Exec Comm) 1. Implementing the Responsibility to Protect 1. Return and Reintegration of Refugees and Displaced Persons 2. Children and Armed Conflict 2. Addressing the Refugee and IDP Situation in Chad & Sudan 3. The Situation in Israel/Palestine 3. Capacity Building in Regions with Refugee and IDP Populations
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
ECOSOC Plenary (ECOSOC) African Development Bank (AfDB) 1. Partnering for Development: An Examination of the Partnerships between Developed 1. Analyzing the Impact of Intra-Regional Migration on Development and Developing States 2. Promoting Regional Trade and Integration 2. Working Towards the Achievement of MDG 7: Ensuring Environmental Sustainability 3. Strengthening Mechanisms to Prevent Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing 3. Increasing Coordination of Humanitarian Agencies with the UN System League of Arab States (LAS) Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) 1. Protecting Arab Cultural Heritage 1. Role of Narcotics in Fueling Conflict 2. Supporting Regional Solutions to Regional Conflicts 2. Strengthening Alternative Development as a Drug Control Strategy 3. Diversifying Economies in Resource Rich States 3. Building Partnerships to Address the World Drug Problem Organization of American States (OAS) Commission on Sustainable Development (CSustD) 1. Developing Methods to Fully Institute the Hemispheric Plan 1. Management of Biotechnology: Environmentally Sound Technologies of Action Against Transnational Organized Crime 2. Combating Desertification 2. Implementing the Declaration of Medellin 3. Building Sustainable Human Settlements and Infrastructure 3. Expanding Educational and Professional Opportunities for Indigenous and Minority Populations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 1. Developing Regional Strategies to Combat the International Food Crisis Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) 2. Investing with a Conscience: The Role of Microfinance and Green Business 1. Expanding Measures Against the Trafficking of Conventional Weapons in the Region 2. Upholding Human Rights in The Fight Against Terrorism 3. Managing an Aging Population 3. Ensuring Energy Security
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) World Trade Organization (WTO) 1. Combating Social Exclusion and Human Rights Violations in the ESCWA Region 1. Furthering Trade Facilitation Based on the 2005 Hong Kong Ministerial Declaration 2. Improving Technological Capabilities to Promote Sustainable Development in 2. The Relationship between WTO Rules and Multilateral Environmental the ESCWA Region Trade Agreements 3. Facilitating Trade In The Escwa Region through the Strengthening of 3. The Role of Regional Trade Agreements in the International Trading System Regional Partnerships and Frameworks
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SUNDAY, 5 APRIL | SHERATON GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SECURITY COUNCILS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES
nd REGISTRATION General Assembly Plenary 2 Floor – Metropolitan East United Nations High Commissioner Lower Level – Conference D General Assembly 1st Committee 2nd Floor – Metropolitan West for Refugees Executive Committee
rd 9:00am – 12:00pm NMUN Registration Lower Level – Conf. Room E General Assembly 2nd Committee 3 Floor – New York East UNAIDs Programme Coordinating Board Lower Level – Conference H rd 1:00pm – 5:00pm NMUN Registration Lower Level – Conf. Room E General Assembly 3rd Committee 3 Floor – New York West Food and Agriculture Organization Lower Level – Conference F rd 8:00pm – 10:00pm NMUN Late Registration Lower Level – Conf. Room K Security Council 3 Floor – Liberty 3 United Nations Development Fund for Women Lower Level – Conference C Additional Security Council 3rd Floor – Liberty 1 & 2 International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Lower Level – Conference I TRAINING
12:00pm – 1:00pm ICTR Training Session (optional for assigned schools) Lower Level – Conf. Room F ECOSOC INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
1:00pm – 3:00pm Drop-In Rules of Procedure Sessions (optional) 3rd Floor – New York East Economic and Social Council (Plenary Session) 2nd Floor – Central Park East African Development Bank 2nd Floor – Empire West Commission on Narcotic Drugs 2nd Floor – Lenox Ballroom League of Arab States Lower Level – Conference J SESSIONS Commission on Sustainable Development 3rd Floor – Riverside Ballroom World Trade Organization 2nd Floor – Empire East (Sun, Mon, Wed) Economic Social Commission for 3rd Floor – Riverside Suite 2nd Floor – Central Park West (Tue) 8:00pm – 10:00pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps Asia and the Pacific Organization for Security and Lower Level – Conference E Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia 3rd Floor – Liberty 4 Cooperation in Europe 8:00pm – 10:00pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN Organization of American States Lower Level – Conference B Delegate Resource Center Lower Level – Conf. Rooms K & L OTHER MEETINGS 10:00pm Chair / Rapporteur Selection Process ++ General Assembly 3rd Floor – New York East Head Delegate / Faculty Meetings 2nd Floor – Central Park West ECOSOC 3rd Floor – New York West Faculty Speaker Sessions 3rd Floor – Liberty 5 Specialized Agencies 3rd Floor – Riverside Ballroom Intergovernmental Organizations 3rd Floor – Riverside Suite
10:15pm – 10:45pm Head Delegates Meeting 2nd Floor – Central Park West
++ Chair/ Rapp. Applications may be submitted to any/all departments. It is strongly encouraged that Chair applicants have prior MUN experience. Applications are available on-line at www.nmun.org/participating.htm
Come learn more about opportunities to continue Your interest in international affairs! OPPORTUNITY FAIR Tuesday, 7 April | 5 – 7pm | 2nd Floor – Empire East
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MISSION BRIEFINGS GETTING TO THE UN FROM THE SHERATON GETTING TO THE UN FROM THE MARRIOTT
9:00am – 2:00pm Mission Briefings (as arranged by schools) Permanent Missions to the UN LOCATION | The UN visitor entrance is located LOCATION | The UN visitor entrance is located between East 46th and East 45th Streets on between East 45th and East 46th Streets on 1st 1st Avenue. The Sheraton New York is located Avenue. The New York Marriott Marquis is located TRAINING between West 52nd and West 53rd Streets on 7th Avenue. (Park Avenue divides streets between between West 45th and West 46th Streets on 7th
East and West.) Avenue. (Park Avenue divides streets between East 9:30am – 11:30am Mandatory Chair Training 2nd Floor – Empire West and West.) WALKING | Exit the hotel and turn left toward nd 11:30am – 1:30pm Delegate Rules Training Session (optional) 2 Floor – Empire East Times Square. Turn left again at 50th Street WALKING | Exit the hotel and cross Times Square heading east toward the United Nations 1:00pm – 2:00pm Delegate Report Writing Q & A Session (optional) Lower Level – Conf. Room E heading east on 45th Street. The UN is approx. 10 approximately 10 (long) blocks away. At 2nd
Avenue turn right and then head south to 47th (long) blocks in a straight direction. It takes about 1:00pm – 2:00pm Mandatory Rapporteur Training 2nd Floor – Empire West Street. At 47th Street, turn left (east) again and 15-30 minutes depending on how quickly you walk. walk through Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza two blocks to the UN. It takes about 15-30 minutes total SUBWAY | Exit the hotel and walk down Times SESSIONS depending on how quickly you walk. Square (toward MTV and the Hard Rock Cafe) to 42nd Street and the Subway entrance. Take the “S” 2:00pm – 4:00pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps SUBWAY | Exit hotel to the right and enter the train to Grand Central Station. Exit Grand Central subway at the corner of 53rd St. and 7th Avenue. onto 42nd Street and turn left (east) and walk to 6:00pm – 7:00pm UN WELCOME CEREMONY United Nations – General Assembly Hall Take the “E” train toward Queens/Jamaica Avenue. Exit at Lexington Avenue (2 stops) and walk east 1st Avenue. The UN is on your left. It takes about
to 2nd Avenue. Turn right and walk to 47th Street. 5 minutes, not including walking and possible time Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration required for entry. Turn left (east) and walk two blocks to the UN waiting. The subway costs $2.00 each way. Delegates should leave the hotel by 4pm to queue for UN Security. through Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. The subway See page 13 for directions to the UN and page 22 for the UN floor plan. takes 5 to 15 minutes, not including walking TAXI | Taxi ride to the UN takes about 10-15 minutes afterwards and possible time waiting. Cost is $2.00 each way. depending upon traffic conditions and costs about $10. 8:00pm – 11:00pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps TAXI | Taxi ride to the UN takes about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic and costs about $10. BUS | Exit hotel and walk down Times Square 8:00pm – 11:30pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN (toward MTV and the Hard Rock Cafe) to 42nd BUS | Exit the hotel and turn left walking toward Street. Take the #42 or #104 bus to East 42nd Delegate Resource Center Lower Level – Conf. Rooms K & L Times Square to 50th Street (10 short blocks). Street and 1st Avenue. The ride can take 20 Home Government (8:00pm - 11:00pm) Adjacent to Resource Center There are bus stops at 8th ave. (2 blocks west) or 5th Ave / Rockefeller Center (2 blocks east). Take minutes, not including waiting. Check schedule by the #50 or #27 to East 42nd St. and 1st Ave. The the bus stop for approximate times. Cost will be ride can take 20 minutes, not including waiting. $2.00 each way. Check schedule by the bus stop for approximate HOME GOVERNMENT times. Cost will be $2.00 each way.
NMUN operates a ‘Home Government’ during committee sessions and invites faculty to volunteer for times to answer delegate questions and enjoy the camaraderie of peers.
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TUESDAY, 7 APRIL | SHERATON TUESDAY, 7 APRIL | MARRIOTT
7:30am – 8:30am Head Delegates Meeting 2nd Floor – Central Park West REGISTRATION
8:30am – 10:30pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps 9:00am – 12:00pm NMUN Registration 5th Floor – Concourse 1:00pm – 5:00pm NMUN Registration 5th Floor – Concourse General Assembly and the Security Council 8:00pm – 10:00pm NMUN Late Registration 7th Floor – Harlem 8:30am – 12:00pm 1:30pm – 4:00pm TRAINING 7:00pm – 10:00pm 1:00pm – 2:00pm ICTR Training Session (optional for assigned schools) 4th Floor – Brecht Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 1:00pm – 3:00pm Drop-In Rules of Procedure Sessions (optional) 5th Floor – Westside Ballroom 8:30am – 12:00pm 1:30pm – 4:00pm SESSIONS 7:00pm – 10:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm UN WELCOME CEREMONY United Nations – General Assembly Hall Specialized Agencies and Related Bodies 9:00am – 12:30pm Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration required for entry. 2:00pm – 4:00pm Delegates should leave the hotel by 4pm to queue for UN Security. 7:00pm – 10:30pm See page 13 for directions to the UN and page 22 for the UN floor plan.
Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) 8:00pm – 10:00pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps 9:00am – 12:30pm Today Only – WTO meets in 2:00pm – 4:00pm 2nd Floor – Central Park West 8:00pm – 10:00pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN 7:00pm – 10:30pm Delegate Resource Center 7th Floor – Times Square & Harlem
4:00pm – 5:00pm DELEGATE SEMINARS 10:00pm Chair / Rapporteur Selection Process ++ th nd General Assembly 5 Floor – Salon 1 of Westside Ballroom More information Disarmament (Panel) 2 Floor – Metropolitan East th about speakers is Human Rights And International Law 2nd Floor – Metropolitan West ECOSOC 5 Floor – Salon 2 of Westside Ballroom th available War Up-Close: A Filmmaker’s Exerpience In Conflict 2nd Floor – New York East Specialized Agencies 5 Floor – Salon 3 of Westside Ballroom th at Conference Media And International Relations (Panel) 2nd Floor – New York West Intergovernmental Organizations 5 Floor – Salon 4 of Westside Ballroom Registration Youth Engagement (Panel) 2nd Floor – Empire West th Nuclear Weapons – A Hiroshima Survivor’s Story 2nd Floor – Central Park West 10:15pm – 10:45pm Head Delegates Meeting 9 Floor – Cantor/Jolson
8:30am – 11:00pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN ++ Chair/ Rapp. Applications may be submitted to any/all departments. It is strongly encouraged that Chair applicants have prior MUN experience. Delegate Resource Center Lower Level – Conf. Rooms K & L Applications are available on-line at www.nmun.org/participating.htm Home Government (9:00am - 10:30pm) Adjacent to Resource Center
nd 5:00pm – 7:00pm OPPORTUNITY FAIR 2 Floor – Empire East OPPORTUNITY FAIR Come learn more about opportunities to continue your th 10:00pm GENERAL COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE BUREAU Wednesday, 8 April | 5 – 7pm | 6 Floor – Foyer interest in international affairs. General Assembly 3rd Floor – Carnegie West ECOSOC 3rd Floor – Carnegie East – 14 – – 15 – wednesday | sheraton wednesday | marriott WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL | SHERATON WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL | MARRIOTT
7:30am – 8:30am Head Delegates Meeting 2nd Floor – Central Park West MISSION BRIEFINGS
8:30am – 5:30pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps 9:00am – 2:00pm Mission Briefings (as arranged by schools) Permanent Missions to the UN
General Assembly and the Security Council TRAINING 8:30am – 11:30am 1:00pm – 5:00pm 10:00am – 12:00am Mandatory Chair Training 7th Floor – Astor Ballroom
th Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 11:30am – 1:30pm Delegate Rules Training Session (optional) 6 Floor – Broadway North
8:30am – 11:30am 12:00pm – 1:00pm Delegate Report Writing Q & A Session (optional) 6th Floor – Broadway South 1:00pm – 5:00pm
1:00pm – 2:00pm Mandatory Rapporteur Training 7th Floor – Duffy/Columbia Specialized Agencies and Related Bodies 9:00am – 12:00pm SESSIONS 1:30pm – 5:30pm
2:00pm – 10:30pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) 9:00am – 12:00pm General Assembly, Security Council and ECOSOC 1:30pm – 5:30pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm
7:30pm – 10:00pm
8:00am – 5:30pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN Specialized Agencies and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) Delegate Resource Center Lower Level – Conf. Rooms K & L 2:30pm – 4:00pm Home Government (8:30am – 12:00pm) Adjacent to Resource Center 7:30pm – 10:30pm
10:00pm GENERAL COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE BUREAU 5:00pm GENERAL COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE BUREAU General Assembly 7th Floor – Olmstead/Gramercy General Assembly 3rd Floor – Carnegie West ECOSOC 7th Floor – Soho/Herald ECOSOC 3rd Floor – Carnegie East
2:00pm – 11:00pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN Note: Thursday’s agenda for GA & ECOSOC will be posted Delegate Resource Center 7th Floor – Times Square & Harlem on the doors of Conference Services Home Government (4:00pm - 10:00pm) 7th Floor – Foyer
4:00pm – 5:00pm DELEGATE SEMINARS th More information Media And International Relations (Panel) 6 Floor – Broadway North about speakers is Youth Engagement (Panel) 6th Floor – Broadway South available Nuclear Weapons – A Hiroshima Survivor’s Story 9th Floor – Marquis Ballroom at Conference Development & Industry: An Update On The Work Of UNIDO 7th Floor – Astor Ballroom Registration Implications of the Global Financial Crisis 5th Floor – Salons 1 & 2 Disarmament (Panel) 5th Floor – Salons 3 & 4
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THURSDAY, 9 APRIL | SHERATON THURSDAY, 9 APRIL | MARRIOTT
9:00am – 3:30pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS at the United Nations See Locations / Maps 7:30am – 8:30am Head Delegates Meeting 9th Floor – Marquis Ballroom See page 13 for directions to the UN and page 22 for the UN floor plan. 8:30am – 10:30pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps General Assembly Plenary 9:00am – 12:00pm United Nations - Room 2 General Assembly and the Security Council 8:30am – 11:30am Security Councils (Crisis Simulation) 1:30pm – 4:30pm 9:00am – 11:00am United Nations - Rooms B & C 7:00pm – 10:00pm 1:00pm – 3:00pm Note: Lunch will not be available at the United Nations – various restaurants and delis Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) are located in the area – please be concious of the time to pass through UN Security 8:30am – 11:30am 1:30pm – 4:30pm Economic and Social Council Plenary 7:00pm – 10:00pm 1:00pm – 3:30pm United Nations - Room 2 Specialized Agencies and Related Bodies 9:30am – 12:30pm 4:00pm – 5:00pm CLOSING CEREMONY United Nations – General Assembly Hall 2:30pm – 5:30pm Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration required for entry. 7:30pm – 10:30pm Delegates should leave the hotel by 2:00 pm to queue for UN Security. See page 13 for directions to the UN and page 22 for the UN floor plan. Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) 9:30am – 12:30pm 2:30pm – 5:30pm 10:00pm – 2:00am DELEGATE DANCE 2nd Floor, Metropolitan Ballroom, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Sheraton New York 8:30am – 11:00pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN Delegate Resource Center 7th Floor – Times Square & Harlem Home Government 7th Floor – Foyer
HOME GOVERNMENT
NMUN operates a ‘Home Government’ during committee sessions and invites faculty to volunteer for times to answer delegate questions and enjoy the camaraderie of peers.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SECURITY COUNCILS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES FRIDAY, 10 APRIL | MARRIOTT
General Assembly Plenary 6th Floor – Broadway South United Nations High Commissioner 7th Floor – Olmstead/Gramercy 7:30am – 8:30am Head Delegates Meeting 9th Floor – Marquis Ballroom General Assembly 1st Committee 6th Floor – Broadway North for Refugees Executive Committee General Assembly 2nd Committee 5th Floor – Salons 1&2 UNAIDs Programme Coordinating Board 5th Floor – Carnegie/Lyceum/Alvin 8:30am – 5:30pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS See Locations / Maps General Assembly 3rd Committee 5th Floor – Salons 3&4 Food and Agriculture Organization 7th Floor – Herald/Soho
Security Council 6th Floor – Shubert/Uris United Nations Development Fund for Women 5th Floor – Booth/Edison General Assembly and the Security Council Additional Security Council 6th Floor – Royale/Plymouth International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda 4th Floor – Zeigfeld 8:30am – 11:00am
1:00pm – 5:00pm
ECOSOC INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Economic and Social Council (Plenary Session) 6th Floor – Majestic Complex African Development Bank 7th Floor – Gotham/Chelsea/Hudson 8:30am – 11:00am Commission on Narcotic Drugs 4th Floor –Wilder League of Arab States 7th Floor – Duffy/Columbia 1:00pm – 5:00pm Commission on Sustainable Development 4th Floor – O’Neill World Trade Organization 7th Floor – Astor Ballroom Economic Social Commission for 4th Floor – Odets Organization for Security and 5th Floor – Juliard/Imperial Specialized Agencies and Related Bodies Asia and the Pacific Cooperation in Europe 9:00am – 11:30am Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia 4th Floor –Brecht Organization of American States 5th Floor – Broadhurst/Belasco 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) OTHER MEETINGS 9:00am – 11:30am 1:30pm – 5:30pm Head Delegate / Faculty Meetings 9th Floor – Marquis Ballroom Faculty Speaker Sessions 9th Floor – Cantor/Jolson 8:00am – 5:30pm CONFERENCE SERVICES OPEN Delegate Resource Center 7th Floor – Times Square & Harlem Home Government (8:30am - 12:00pm) 7th Floor – Foyer
5:00pm GENERAL COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE BUREAU General Assembly 7th Floor – Olmstad / Gram ercy ECOSOC 7th Floor – Soho / Herald
Note: Saturday’s agenda for GA & ECOSOC will be posted on the doors of Conference Services.
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UN HEADQUARTERS FLOOR PLAN SATURDAY, 11 APRIL | MARRIOTT
9:00am – 3:30pm COMMITTEE SESSIONS at the United Nations See Locations / Maps See page 13 for directions to the UN and page 22 for the UN floor plan.
General Assembly Plenary 9:00am – 12:00pm United Nations - Room 2
Security Councils (Crisis Simulation) 9:00am – 11:00am United Nations - Rooms B, C 1:00pm – 3:00pm *Note: Lunch will not be available at the United Nations – various restaurants and delis are located in the area – please be concious of the time to pass through UN Security
Economic and Social Council Plenary 1:00pm – 3:30pm United Nations - Room 2
4:00pm – 5:00pm CLOSING CEREMONY United Nations – General Assembly Hall Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration required for entry. Delegates should leave the hotel by 2:00 pm to queue for UN Security. See page 13 for directions to the UN and page 22 for the UN floor plan.
10:00pm – 2:00am DELEGATE DANCE 6th Floor – Broadway Ballroom Marriott Marquis NATIONAL NMUN • NY COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE associationTM
NCCA – NMUN Richard Reitano Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences, Dutchess Community College recognizes these Temcov Foundation organizations for their City of Hiroshima and The Hiroshima Peace Museum generous support of Martin School of International Studies the NMUN Delegate at the University ofIdaho Speaker Seminars. World Federation of United Nations Associations
– 22 – – 23 – SCHEDULE | faculty program SCHEDULE | faculty program
THURSDAY, 9 APRIL SUNDAY, 5 APRIL 9:00am – 3:30pm SHERATON Plenary Sessions United Nations 9:00pm – 10:00pm SHERATON New Faculty Orientation 3rd Floor – Liberty 5 9:30pm – 10:30pm MARRIOTT Faculty Seminar I 9th Floor – Cantor/Jolson Rooms “How Does NMUN Work?” Q&A about MONDAY, 6 APRIL Country Assignments, Awards & Faculty Questions Michael Eaton, NCCA Executive Director 6:00pm – 7:00pm SHERATON UN WELCOME CEREMONY General Assembly Hall and Members of NMUN•NY Advisory Board
Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration United Nations 4:00pm – 5:00pm SHERATON CLOSING CEREMONY General Assembly Hall required for entry. Leave the hotel by 4pm to queue for UN Security. Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration United Nations required for entry. Leave the hotel by 2pm to queue for UN Security. TUESDAY, 7 APRIL
10:30am – 12:00pm SHERATON Faculty Seminar I: 3rd Floor – Liberty 5 “NCCA Reports on Conference Expansion: China, DC & Future Plans” 10:00pm – 2:00am SHERATON Delegate Dance 2nd Floor – Metropolitan Ballroom Members of the NCCA Board of Directors and Program Partners
4:00pm – 5:00pm SHERATON Guest Speakers Various Rooms
5:00pm – 7:00pm SHERATON OPPORTUNITY FAIR 2nd Floor – Empire East FRIDAY, 10 APRIL Representatives of Graduate Schools & Other Organizations 10:30am – 12:00pm MARRIOTT Faculty Seminar II 9th Floor – Cantor/Jolson Rooms 6:00pm – 7:00pm MARRIOTT UN WELCOME CEREMONY General Assembly Hall “NCCA Reports on Conference Expansion; China, DC & Future Plans” Members of the NCCA Board of Directors and Program Partners Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration United Nations required for entry. Leave the hotel by 4pm to queue for UN Security . th 2:00pm – 3:30pm MARRIOTT Faculty Feedback Session 9 Floor – Marquis Ballroom 8:00pm – 9:00pm MARRIOTT New Faculty Orientation 9th Floor – Cantor/Jolson Rooms
th 9:00pm – 10:00pm SHERATON & MARRIOTT – Faculty Reception 9 Floor – Marquis Ballroom SATURDAY, 11 APRIL New York Marriott Marquis 9:00am – 3:30pm MARRIOTT Plenary Sessions United Nations WEDNESDAY, 8 APRIL 4:00pm – 5:00pm MARRIOTT CLOSING CEREMONY General Assembly Hall 9:15am – 10:15am SHERATON Faculty Seminar II: 2nd Floor – Central Park West Note: Security Badges given at NMUN registration United Nations “How Does NMUN Work?” Q&A about required for entry. Leave the hotel by 2pm to queue for UN Security. Country Assignments, Awards & Faculty Questions Michael Eaton, NCCA Executive Director 10:00pm – 4:00am MARRIOTT Delegate Dance 6th Floor – Broadway Ballroom and Members of NMUN•NY Advisory Board
10:30am – 12:00pm SHERATON Faculty Feedback Session 2nd Floor – Central Park West
ONE SUNNY DAY, A CHILD’S MEMORY OF HIROSHIMA 2:00pm – 3:00pm SHERATON & MARRIOTT – Business Meeting 2nd Floor – Central Park West Sheraton New York By Hideko Tamura Snider - NMUN•NY 2009 Guest Speaker One Sunny Day is Hideko Tamura Snider’s vivid account of her memories of the Hiroshima bomb and its aftermath. 4:00pm – 5:00pm MARRIOTT Guest Speakers Various Rooms In this eloquent and moving narrative, she explores her struggle to find meaning in the absurd reality of war and 5:00pm – 7:00pm MARRIOTT OPPORTUNITY FAIR 6th Floor – Foyer the dawn of the atomic age. “Hideko Tamura Snider, a survivor of the destruction that befell Hiroshima in 1945, has Representatives of Graduate Schools & Other Organizations written a book of beauty, tenderness and love, a filtration of facts and circumstances in the mind of a 9-year-old 8:00pm – 9:00pm SHERATON & MARRIOTT – Faculty Lecture 9th Floor – Marquis Ballroom Japanese girl.” --Associated Press Hideko Tamura Snider, Author New York Marriott Marquis – 24 – – 25 – NMUN | secretariat DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES & RELATED ORGANS Sebastian Schindler & Sally Lorenz Jennifer Hathaway Spalding Secretary-General Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Cyril Philip & Sara Wagner – Directors Julian Boecker & Mark Edwards – Assistant Directors Sarah Tulley Lauren Judy International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Hannah Birkenkötter & Louis-Alexandre Cazal – Directors Director-General, Sheraton Director-General, Marriott
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinating Board (UNAIDS PCB) Christian Winkler & Miriam Müller – Directors Michael B. Gaspar Jennifer Contreras
Chief of Staff, Sheraton Chief of Staff, Marriott United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Kristina Mader & Sara Shokravi – Directors
Andrew Ludlow United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Executive Committee (UNHCR Exec Comm) Meg Martin & Morgan Patten – Directors Assistant Secretary-General Johanna Paillet & Priscilla Rouyer – Assistant Directors
DEPARTMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SECURITY COUNCIL Rüdiger Schöch & Amanda Williams – Under-Secretaries-General DEPARTMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Melissa Maxey & Stefan Mastiasovitz – Under-Secretaries-General
General Assembly Plenary (GA Plenary) Brianna Noler & Mike Aguilar – Directors Melissa Morales-Gonzalez & Amanda D’Amico – Assistant Directors African Development Bank (AfDB) Dave Verge & Rachel Skifton-Warino – Directors General Assembly 1st Committee (GA1st) Benjamin Oppermann & Alex Adriano – Directors Daniel Lemay & Emily Brandenburg – Assistant Directors Jeremiah Slinde & Kyle Rush – Assistant Directors League of Arab States (LAS) Nesrin Semen & Nick Warino – Directors General Assembly 2nd Committee (GA2nd) Holger Baer & Brian Andrew – Directors Kimberly Spaulding & Jeanna Trammell – Assistant Directors Organization of American States (OAS) Lucas Carreras & Nick Shippers – Directors General Assembly 3rd Committee (GA3rd) Sameer Kanal & Rob Killian – Directors Lindsay Erickson & Rachel Johnson – Assistant Directors Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Ricardo Le & Stefanie Jachimiak – Directors Security Council Daniel Leyva & Nikhil Mathur – Directors Dexter Ballard & Andrew Fisher – Assistant Directors World Trade Organization (WTO) Deena Kuko & Trish Whitney – Directors
Additional Security Council Baiba Kine & Alistair Goddard – Directors Michael Ahearn & Amanda James – Assistant Directors
DEPARTMENT OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL DEPARTMENT OF CONFERENCE SERVICES Emefa Gbedemah & Ronny Heintze – Under-Secretaries-General Eddie Cheung & David Simard – Under-Secretaries-General
Conference Services Staff – Sheraton Economic and Social Council Plenary (ECOSOC) Amina Rai & Heidi Schneble – Directors Saleem Ahmed Conference Services Staff – Marriott Sasha Sieiman & Katharina Weinert – Assistant Directors Matthias Bastian Roderick Allan Gray Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) Lina Ericsson & Annika Schönfeld – Directors Travis Eaton Stephen Wenbo Guo Kevin Montoya & Paul Moe – Assistant Directors Sara Jonsson I-Chun Hsio Commission on Sustainable Development (CSustD) Anna López & Brianna Johnston – Directors Laura O’Connor Charlotte Helene Marz Harald Eisenhauer & Kristiana Moore – Assistant Directors Juliana Panetta Sonia-Nora Mladin Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Ambika Sharma & Tori Andrew – Directors Hee-Son Won Martin Schafer Laura Vogel & Roger Tseng – Assistant Directors Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) June Findlay & Thera Watson – Directors
Note: All NMUN Secretariat Members are volunteers. In instances of two individuals holding the same position, the first person listed helped organize NMUN at the Sheraton venue and the latter individual staffed the Marriott venue. – 26 – – 27 – NMUN | thanks and appreciation The United Nations H.E. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General H.E. B. Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs H.E. Sir John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator H.E. Kiyotaka Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information
Permanent Missions to the United Nations Distinguished Speakers from the United Nations, Related Organs, Permanent Missions and Civil Society
Vivian Bernstein and Lilli de Brito Schindler, Co-Chiefs, Group John Spalding, the Hathaway Family, Dr. Bill Smith and the students Programmes Unit, UN Dept. of Public Information and staff at Sunset Park Prep Prof. Richard Reitano, NCCA President Mary Jane Tulley, Phillip Tulley, Carmen Simon, Dr. Kenneth Grieb, The Honorable Joseph H. Melrose, NCCA President Emeritus and Margaret LaBorde. Michael Eaton, NCCA Executive Director Galen Stocking, Dr. Jerry Pubantz, Mark and Elizabeth Judy Joyce Rose, Edward Vigliano, Sean Verney and the staff Michael Gaspar, Jennifer Contreras and Andrew Ludlow of the Sheraton New York Amierah Ismail, Erin Kennedy, Linda Poppe, Galen Stocking and all Carolyn Majors, Joanne Cain, Richard Fetter and the staff NMUN•NY Alumni of the Marriott Marquis All “Home Government” faculty volunteers E-Creative Solutions, LLC, Signature Printing, DesignMatters The Volunteer Staff of the 2009 NMUN The NMUN•NY Advisory Board The Board of Directors of the NCCA
NOTE: NOT AT SHERATON MANHATTAN AT 51st. ST.
– 28 – ncca | board and mission MISSION STATEMENT The National Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA) is a nonprofit organization that advances under- standing of the UN and contemporary global issues. We positively affect the lives of participants and prepare them to be better global citizens through quality educational experiences that emphasize collaboration and cooperative resolution of conflict.
THE NCCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Prof. Richard Reitano, President NMUN•NY ADVISORY BOARD Prof. Donna Schlagheck, Vice President Prof. Amy Accord Jennifer (J.J.) Stewart, Secretary Prof. Pam Chasek Prof. Chaldeans Mensah, Treasurer Prof. Eric Cox Ingrid Busson Erin Kennedy, Secretary-General Emerita H. Stephen Halloway Linda Poppe, Director-General Emerita Sean P. Killen Galen Stocking, Director-General Emeritus The Hon. Joseph H. Melrose, Jr. Prof. Richard Murgo ADMINISTRATION Adam X. Storm Michael Eaton, Executive Director Prof. Shelton L. Williams Karen Baumgaertner, Director of Programs Prof. Karen Young Judy Eaton, Assistant to Executive Director Paul VanCura, Assistant to Executive Director Michael Eaton Brian Rochel, Outreach Assistant Member Ex-Officio Tobias Kalt, Intern (Executive Director) EXPANDING | opportunities The National Collegiate Conference Association prepares college students to be better global citizens. These experiences are valuable for student delegates and faculty advisors. However, financial constraints often are a barrier to participation for both student participants and volunteer staff members.
We invite contributions from individuals and foundations. For U.S. residents, your donation is tax deductible as a charitable contribution. The NCCA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a non-governmental organization of the United Nations. Visit www.nmun.org to learn more online.
THANK YOU TO THESE DONORS:
$1000 or More $250 - $499 Up to $249 Michael Eaton and Paul VanCura Amee Adkins Ingrid Busson Shawn and Cynthia Olds Chaldeans Mensah Patricia Foudy Cyr Brad M. Prosek Richard Reitano & Claudia Archimede Jennifer Franco John Moore Richard Murgo American University – Jennifer Stewart Aslam Khan - Temcov Foundation School of International Service (Seattle) Bard Center for Environmental Policy Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Dutchess Community College Centro Studi Gianni Bosio München Freie Universität Berlin $500 - $999 Georgetown University - Democracy & In Kind Donations H. Stephen Halloway Governance Program H. Stephen Halloway The Hon. Joseph H. Melrose, Jr. Harvard University – John F. Kennedy Jeri Lu Mattson Donna M. Schlagheck School of Government The Hon. Joseph H. Melrose, Jr. New England School of Law Richard Murgo APSIA National Council on US-Arab Relations Shelton Williams The Institute of World Politics Peace Corps Monterey Institute of International Studies Seton Hall University – Whitehead City of Hiroshima New York University – Center for School of Diplomacy and The Hiroshima Peace Museum Global Affairs International Relations The Martin School of International Studies Pepperdine University – School of SIT Graduate Institute at the University of Idaho Public Policy Southern Regional Model United E-Creative Solutions Texas A&M University – Bush Nations Signature Printing School of Government and Syracuse University – Maxwell Public Service School NCCA - NMUN would also like to UN Model Italy Tufts University – The Fletcher acknowledge the many contributions University of California – School received through the Combined Federal San Diego United Nations Bookstore Campaign. Thank you. University of Minnesota – Hubert H. University of Bridgeport – Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs International College University of St. Gallen Webster University Donations received 1 June 2008 – 27 February 2009
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NMUN needs staff to research topics, facilitate committees and help to organize the conference.
NMUN offers training, provides New York hotel accommodations and helps pay for travel expenses (based on zones).
Becoming a part of the NMUN staff experience does not only mean contribution and reward; it represents WHY VOLUNTEER? success. The research skills one acquires with NMUN guided me throughout • Build your résumé! – We offer publishing credit for graduate school. The leadership skills the written background materials and professional one develops with NMUN provided experience organizing and staffing the world’s largest me confidence to work in Central university-level simulation of the United Nations. America & West Africa. The networking opportunities one receives with NMUN • Build skills in facilitation of debate, conflict resolution, offered me internship possibilities with and customer service while learning alongside delegates the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. about emerging global issues. Agency for International Development. Perhaps the most significant reward • Form lifelong friendships with other volunteers. one receives while serving at NMUN is working alongside the bright minds and dedicated staff that makes NMUN the WHO VOLUNTEERS? prestigious conference that it is. When it comes down to it, there is no other place We seek enthusiastic NMUN alumni from around the world I rather be than volunteering at NMUN willing to help organize future NMUNs. Many staff members each spring and educating those students are current undergraduate or graduate students. in your committee who are eager to learn about the inner workings of the United Nations. - Mike Aguilar TO APPLY: CLICK ON ‘VOLUNTEER’ 2003-2006 Delegate; at WWW.NMUN.ORG 2007-2009 Volunteer Staff Member
Be part of an international volunteer staff committed to the ideals of the United Nations!
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MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION Afghanistan Hawaii Pacific University Croatia University of British Columbia Albania University of Applied Sciences (shared) Cuba California State University Los Angeles University of Manitoba (shared) Cyprus Universitaet Potsdam Algeria Royal Holloway, University of London Czech Republic Wichita State University Andorra University of New Hampshire Democratic People’s Republic of Korea University of Bonn Angola Euromed Management Democratic Republic of the Congo UNMI Florence Argentina EDHEC Business School Denmark Gonzaga University Australia London School of Economics Dominica Waseda University Austria Santiago Canyon College Ecuador Western Washington University Azerbaijan University of Oklahoma Egypt Yonsei University Bahamas Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Eritrea University of Paderborn Bahrain Collin College Estonia Hunter College Bangladesh Lynchburg College Finland Randolph College Belarus Erasmus University Rotterdam France University of Erfurt Belgium Japan Model UN (shared) France (ASC) University of Texas at Austin University of Dayton (shared) Gabon University of Cape Coast Belgium (ASC) Pace University – Westchester Gambia Macalester College Belize Schiller International University Georgia King’s College London Bosnia and Herzegovina Wayne State University Honors College Germany Faculté de droit de l’Université de Montréal Botswana State University of New York, College at Oneonta Ghana University of Bern THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT SALUTES THE 2009 NATIONAL MODEL UN AND ALL OF ITS PARTICIPANTS Brazil JGW Germany Greece Ramapo College of New Jersey Brunei Darussalam University of Bonn (shared) Guatemala The Silesian School of Management University of Erfurt (shared) Guyana Institute of Business Administration Bulgaria Universidad Central de Venezuela Haiti Chapman University Burkina Faso Baruch College (CUNY) Holy See University Passau Burundi The Catholic University of America Honduras Lone Star College-Kingwood (shared) Cambodia Sup de Co Amiens/Picardie Lone Star College-Montgomery (shared) Cameroon Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus Lone Star College-Tomball (shared) University of Bridgeport Master of Arts in Global Development & Peace Canada University of Macedonia Hungary Institute of Education, University of London (shared) Central African Republic Northwestern Polytechnical University Marienschule Lippstadt (shared) 36 credit graduate program leading to a Students may choose from one of three concentrations: Chad Georgian Court University Iceland John Cabot University Master of Arts in Global Development and Peace Chile Haus Rissen Hamburg India University Duisburg-Essen • Political Economy and Development, Designed by the University’s International College China Georgia State University Indonesia University of Wisconsin Stevens Point • Culture, Peace and Development for students interested in a career in International • Global Management. China (ASC) United State International University Indonesia (ASC) University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Public Service Colombia Saddleback College Iran (Islamic Republic of) Manhattan College Located approximately one hour from the Top flight faculty and a compelling area of Congo Westfield State College Iraq ILERI United Nations. The Program includes an Overseas Costa Rica Santa Fe College Israel Chemnitz University of Technology academic inquiry Internship in Africa, Latin America, or Asia. Côte d’Ivoire Augsburg College Italy Kennesaw State University
For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]. – 36 – DELEGATIONS | sheraton DELEGATIONS | sheraton
MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION Italy (ASC) Hunter College Panama (ASC) Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University of Greifswald United Kingdom Pace University - New York Venezuela Marist College Japan Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg Paraguay Pomona College United Kingdom (ASC) Northwestern Polytechnical University Viet Nam Julius-Maximilians-University Wuerzburg Jordan Glendon College Peru Hamilton College United Republic of Tanzania Union College Viet Nam (ASC) National University of Juridical Sciences Kenya Johnson County Community College Philippines Miami Dade College United States Universidad San Francisco de Quito Yemen Wells College Kiribati Skidmore College Poland Bowling Green State University (shared) United States (ASC) Stony Brook University Zambia MUNICH (MUN Initiative Cusanuswerk Haus Villigst) Lao People’s Democratic Republic Saint Bonaventure University University of Hildesheim (shared) Uruguay Liceo Moral y Luces Herzl-Bialik Zimbabwe Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Latvia University of Lodz Portugal UN Model Italy Uzbekistan San Diego State University Lebanon Rider University Qatar University of Texas at Dallas Liberia College of New Rochelle Republic of Korea California State University Chico Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Goethe-University Romania West Virginia University Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (ASC) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Russian Federation Wright State University Liechtenstein UN Model Italy (Bologna) Russian Federation (ASC) Royal Holloway, University of London Lithuania Bowling Green State University (shared) Rwanda Hunter College University of Hildesheim (shared) San Marino Heinrich-Heine-Universitaet Duesseldorf PREMIER SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS IN THE HEART OF WASHINGTON, DC Luxembourg ESCP-EAP European School of Management, Torino Saudi Arabia Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen Madagascar Pace University – Westchester Senegal Regent’s College INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE Malawi Moravian College Serbia Albion College July 19 – 30, 2009
Malaysia Universitaet Siegen Sierra Leone Roanoke College The International Business Conference (IBC) is a ten-day exploration of the Malta Francis Marion University Singapore Renmin University of China international political economy. Participants will visit leading international institutions in Washington, DC such as the World Bank, the IMF, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the leading Congressional Committees on trade and international economics. They will address issues in international economics such as the Marshall Islands Corpus Christi College Slovakia University of Ottawa international financial crisis, creeping protectionism, the rise of China and India, and the persistence of poverty in a globalized world. A special feature of the IBC Mexico Philipps-University Slovenia Kingsborough Community College 2009 will include a keynote address by the US Special Representative on Trade, Ron Kirk. Micronesia (Federated States of) Lonestar College-CyFair Somalia Sciences Po Lille MAIN FEATURES OF THE CONFERENCE Monaco Grand Rapids Community College South Africa Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg • Exploration of international political economy Mongolia Ursinus College South Africa (ASC) EDHEC Business School • Visits to leading international institutions in Washington, DC such as the World Bank, the IMF, the Inter-American Development Bank, Institute for International Economics Morocco Rochester Institute of Technology Spain Pepperdine University • Hearing from Think Tank experts on economy Mozambique UN Model Italy (Bologna) Sri Lanka UNMI Florence Myanmar ESCP-EAP European School of Management, Torino Sudan Ursinus College SUMMER SYMPOSIUM ON FOREIGN POLICY August 2 – 13, 2009 Namibia Mercy College Sweden University of Alberta Focus is on current “hot topics” in International Relations. Students from all over the The Symposium features presentations and discussions on current critical issues in Nauru Northeastern State University Switzerland UN Model Italy world visit the principal U.S. foreign policy decision-making bodies, think tanks, U.S. foreign policy, such as: and important embassies to gain insight on the topics and explore the possible Nepal Miami Dade College Syrian Arab Republic Virginia Wesleyan College solutions to current crises. • Arms Control Diplomacy Netherlands York College of Pennsylvania Thailand Sonoma State University • The Middle East The 2009 Summer Symposium on “US Foreign Policy in Transition: America’s New • U.S.-Russian Relations New Zealand West Virginia University The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Hofstra University Challenge” will feature presentations and discussions on current critical issues in • International Economic Policy U.S. foreign policy. • China, East Asia and Foreign Policy issues in the New Era Nicaragua San Francisco State University Trinidad and Tobago Pine Manor College Niger ESCP-EAP European School of Management, London Tunisia Jönköping International Business Nigeria University of Trier Turkey Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University of Greifswald COLLEGE CREDIT IS AVAILABLE!!! For more information, please contact The Osgood Center for International Studies: Norway University of Hamburg Turkmenistan Huntingdon College 1740 Massachusetts Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, email: [email protected] or call: (202) 663-5872 Pakistan Loyola University Chicago Uganda Baylor University Palestine University of New Hampshire Ukraine Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft Panama State University of New York, College at Cortland United Arab Emirates Hamline University – 38 – – 39 – DELEGATIONS | marriott
MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION Afghanistan Salem College Costa Rica Lee University Albania Muhlenberg College Costa Rica (ASC) Harper College Algeria Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Croatia University of Illinois at Springfield Andorra Università degli Studi Roma Tre Croatia (ASC) Karl-Franzens University Graz Angola Queens College Cuba Benedictine University Antigua and Barbuda Alma College Cyprus University of Mississippi Argentina Universita degli studi di Messina Czech Republic University of Regensburg Armenia University of Magdeburg Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Tennessee State University Australia Freie Universitaet Berlin Democratic Republic of the Congo WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Austria Universidad del Valle de Mexico Management Azerbaijan UN Model Italy Denmark Florida International University Bahrain Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg Djibouti Academic Association for Security Studies Bangladesh Sapienza Università di Roma Dominican Republic Benedictine University Barbados Hochschule Coburg Ecuador Technische Fachhochschule Wildau Belgium Bishop’s University Egypt California State University San Bernardino Belgium (ASC) Patrick Henry College El Salvador Northeastern Illinois University Belize National Taipei University of Technology Eritrea LaGuardia Community College Benin HEC Paris Estonia Adelphi University Bhutan Wilkes University Ethiopia Brigham Young University Bolivia Cedarville University Finland New Mexico State University Bosnia and Herzegovina Sitting Bull College (shared) France The Hudson River Group Texas Southern University (shared) France (ASC) Université Pierre Mendès France Botswana University of St. Gallen Gabon Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata Brazil University of Hawaii – Hilo Georgia Roberts Wesleyan College Brunei Darussalam Università Federico II Napoli Germany The College of Wooster Bulgaria Illinois State University Ghana Washington State University Burkina Faso John Jay College of Criminal Justice Greece Tallahassee Community College Burkina Faso (ASC) Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris Grenada University of Idaho (shared) Cambodia The College of Idaho Washington State University (shared) Cameroon Università degli studi di Napoli l’ Orientale Guatemala Asociacion Internacional de Juristas Inter Iuris Canada Florida Atlantic University Guinea Sapienza Università di Roma Cape Verde Università Magna Graecia di Catanzaro Guinea-Bissau University of Catania Central African Republic Witten/Herdecke University Guyana HEC Montreal Chad Saint Mary’s University Haiti Université du Québec à Montréal Chile University of Hohenheim Holy See Central Michigan University China Université Laval, ASNUUL Honduras Riverside Community College China (ASC) Mountain View Model UN Hungary Istanbul Bilgi University Colombia ESCP-EAP Paris Iceland University of Montana Comoros ILERI India Università degli studi di Milano – 40 – DELEGATIONS | marriott DELEGATIONS | marriott
MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION MEMBER STATE ORGANIZATION Indonesia Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich Myanmar University of Catania South Africa Georgia Southern University Uganda ESCP-EAP Madrid Indonesia (ASC) California State University Fullerton Namibia National Chengchi University South Africa (ASC) Academic Association for Security Studies Ukraine Model United Nations Association Munich Iran (Islamic Republic of) University of Illinois at Chicago Nepal University of the Pacific Spain Bellevue College United Arab Emirates Grant MacEwan College Iraq King’s College Netherlands Université de Montréal Sri Lanka École des sciences de la gestion UQAM United Kingdom (ASC) University of Macedonia Ireland Clark College New Zealand Associazione Diplomatici Sudan Boise State University United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Austin College Israel German Youth For Understanding Nicaragua Golden West College Suriname Dalian University of Technology United Republic of Tanzania Leuphana University Lueneburg Italy Universidad Católica Andrés Bello Niger Irvine Valley College Swaziland Mississippi Valley State University United States (ASC) University of Victoria Italy (ASC) Central Michigan University Nigeria University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Sweden LUISS Guido Carli United States of America Texas Christian University Jamaica Furman University Norway Università degli Studi di Macerata Switzerland Universidad de Puerto Rico Uruguay DMUN e.V. Japan The American University in Cairo Oman Victor Valley College Syrian Arab Republic The City College of New York Venezuela Palacky University (shared) Jordan McMurry University Pakistan University of Maryland Baltimore County Tajikistan Karl-Franzens University Graz Valdosta State University (shared) Kazakhstan University of Texas at Tyler Palau Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata Thailand Carleton College Viet Nam Monroe Community College Kenya Park University Palestine Sarah Lawrence College The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Samford University Viet Nam (ASC) Associazione Diplomatici Kiribati Austin Community College Panama Bocconi University Timor- Leste Marian University Yemen Mountain View Model UN Kuwait European School of Business Reutlingen Panama (ASC) University of California Togo ESADE Zambia University of Idaho Kyrgyzstan Université de Sherbrooke Paraguay Cégep régional de Lanaudière Tonga Coahoma Community College Zimbabwe Ohio Northern University Lao People’s Democratic Republic Schweizerische Studienstiftung Peru University of Palermo Tunisia Collège André-Grasset Latvia Università degli Studi di Firenze Philippines Prairie View A/M University Turkey California State University Fullerton NGO ORGANIZATION Lebanon University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Poland Lenoir-Rhyne University Turkmenistan Università degli Studi di Firenze Third World Network California State University Sacramento Lesotho MUN ETH and University of Zurich Portugal De La Salle - College of St. Benilde Tuvalu Alma College Liberia University of Copenhagen Qatar University of Washington Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Syracuse University - Maxwell School Republic of Korea University of Colorado-Boulder Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (ASC) Model UN Club of Rome Republic of Moldova ARCES University of Palermo Liechtenstein University College of London Romania Business University Vienna Lithuania Hood College Russian Federation Brigham Young University Luxembourg Patrick Henry College Russian Federation (ASC) UN Student Association of Hunter College Madagascar Università Federico II Napoli Rwanda North Central College Malawi Drexel University Saint Vincent and the Grenadines UN Student Association of Malaysia BES La Salle Hunter College Maldives UN Model Italy Samoa Rhodes College Mali Green Mountain College San Marino Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich Malta University of Rochester Sao Tome and Principe Italian Diplomatic Academy Mauritania Alma College Saudi Arabia University of Victoria Mauritius Austin College Senegal Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris Micronesia (Federated States of) University of California Serbia Westmont College Monaco Collège Montmorency Sierra Leone California State University Northridge Mongolia Miami Univeristy Middletown Singapore LUISS Guido Carli Montenegro University of Copenhagen Slovakia California State Polytechnic University Pomona Morocco Italian Diplomatic Academy Slovenia Università degli Studi Roma Tre Mozambique Scottsdale Community College Somalia University of Applied Sciences Gelsenkirchen – 43 – RECOGNIZING | commitment RECOGNIZING COMMITMENT TO THE NATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Here we recognize those institutions for which participation is a school tradition. The long-term support of these schools reflects the hard work and dedication of faculty, students and administrators. It shows commitment to experiential learning opportunities like NMUN as well as the ideals embodied by the United Nations.
The NCCA, sponsor of the NMUN, is greatly indebted to many of these schools and their faculty for their leadership in continuing to enhance the conference.
We look forward to welcoming more schools to this listing in the future as new institutions start a NMUN tradition and returning schools continue to build a legacy.
40 OR MORE YEARS AT NMUN 10 – 19 YEARS AT NMUN Benedictine University Albert-Ludwigs Univeristy Freiburg (Germany) The Hudson River Group Alma College Ohio Northern University The American University in Cairo (Egypt) Rider University Augsburg College Skidmore College Brigham Young University Universidad de Puerto rico California State University Los Angeles Ursinus College City College of New York Clark College 30 – 39 YEARS AT NMUN Collège André Grasset (Canada) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Collège Montmorency (Canada) California State University Northridge Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (Germany) California State University San Bernardino Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University of Greifswald (Germany) Georgia Southern University Florida International University Lenoir-Rhyne College Freie Universitaet Berlin (Germany) Manhattan College German Youth for Understanding (Germany) Salem College Glendon College (Canada) University of Dayton Grant MacEwan College (Canada) Westfield State College Hamline University Wright State University Helmut-Schmidt-University (Germany) Johnson County Community College 20 – 29 YEARS AT NMUN Kennesaw State University Austin College Loyola University Chicago Bellevue Community College Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (Germany) Bowling Green State University Marist College California State University Chico Miami Dade College California State University Fullerton New Mexico State University California State University Northridge Riverside Community College California State University Sacramento Schiller International University Chapman University Scottsdale Community College Japan Model United Nations (Japan) Syracuse University - Maxwell School Lynchburg College Tallahassee Community College Mercy College Université de Sherbrooke(Canada) Miami University Middletown Université Laval, Asnuul (Canada) North Central College University of Bonn (Germany) Pace University New York University of Catania (Italy) Pace University Westchester University of Hamburg (Germany) Ramapo College of New Jersey University of Hawaii - Hilo Roanoke College University of Illinois at Chicago Roberts Wesleyan College University of Macedonia (Greece) San Francisco State University University of Maryland Baltimore County Université de Montréal (Canada) University of Wisconsin Stevens Point University of Illinois at Springfield Westmont College University of Wisconsin Oshkosh York College of Pennsyslvania Preparing Student Leaders to have Valdosta State University Wichita State University a Voice on International Issues Note: Attendance information was self-reported on conference applications. – 45 – Institutions are located in the United States unless otherwise noted. AWARDS | criteria
AWARDS PHILOSOPHY |
Although the NMUN recognizes the potential of awards to foster competition rather than collaboration in its simulation, awards will continue to be offered in response to requests by the majority of participating schools. The Secretariat selects recipients based on the criteria and methodology outlined at www.nmun.org/awards.htm. No one can observe every action in committee or truly judge an individual’s learning and growth. We believe participation in the simulation is its own reward. It advances understanding of the UN and contemporary international issues, and it has changed the lives of many delegates. We urge all delegates and their faculty advisors to maintain an appropriate perspective regarding the awards. The fundamental basis of the simulation is collaboration and cooperation among nations, which includes working together through multilateral diplomacy. There are, therefore, no winners and certainly no losers in this process.
DELEGATION AWARDS |
NMUN recognizes overall delegation performance across all committees with award certificates for Outstanding, Distinguished and Honorable Mention delegations. Delegates in committee are evaluated each session on their skills at: (a) remaining ‘in character’; (b) participation in formal sessions and caucus; and (c) proper use of rules of procedure. Using these criteria, a predetermined number (generally 10% of each committee) are recorded as outstanding delegate(s) in a particular session and committee. A delegation’s overall score is the number of times it receives committee recognition for a session divided by the number of overall opportunities.
Visit www.nmun.org/awards.htm for a complete explanation of how NMUN defines the skills evaluated and the methodology for computing the award scores.
COMMITTEE AWARDS |
Selected by popular vote of committee delegates (number based on size of committee), NMUN offers between two and five committee awards in each committee. When voting for their peers, NMUN asks delegates to keep in mind that outstanding delegates are those who cooperate and stay in the policy/character of their assigned member state. Yelling, standing on chairs and other examples of unprofessional behavior are not characteristics of model diplomats.
POSITION PAPER AWARDS |
Additionally, NMUN presents Position Paper Awards in recognition of outstanding pre-conference preparation. A detailed explanation of the criteria used by the conference staff to evaluate position papers is available at www.nmun.org/awards.htm.
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CONFERENCE SERVICES PROCEDURE |
1. A maximum of TWO delegates will be allowed in Conference Services to work on each resolution at any one time. Delegates are expected to write their resolutions outside of the lab, and bring them in for typing or revision.
[NOTE: Delegates are generally seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Delegates from committees not already working at a computer in the lab will be given preference when the lab is full. The USG for Conference Services reserves the authority to grant an earlier place in line to a delegate.]
2. There will be NO FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGES allowed in Conference Services.
3. Internet resources are only for research use. Delegates will not be permitted to check their e-mail.
4. Delegates entering Conference Services must register at the door and leave their delegate badge in order to use the computers. Once a delegate has finished typing, s/he should print and save the resolution according to the posted guidelines. S/he will then be able to retrieve the delegate badge on the way out.
5. Photocopies will be made for the delegates at a charge of $.10 per copy. Working papers and resolutions approved by the Director of the committee will be copied free of charge.
SEXUAL HARRASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION POLICY | DRESS CODE |
It is the intention of the National Collegiate Conference All clothing must adhere to guidelines that portray professionalism Association (NCCA) that the environment of the National and modesty. If a delegate’s attire is deemed inappropriate by the Model United Nations (NMUN) best achieve our educational NMUN staff, the delegate will be asked to leave the session and goal. The NCCA will not tolerate any instances of return with appropriate attire. discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age or handicapping condition. • Standard delegate attire for the conference is business jacket, slacks (or skirts for women), dress shirt (with tie for men) and If any delegate, volunteer staff or faculty member believes dress shoes. they have encountered discrimination, which results in a hostile working environment or disparate treatment, they must bring it • Dress sweaters, shorts, ball caps, jeans, sneakers and to the attention of the Secretary-General of the conference. sunglasses are considered too casual. Clothes that In the event that this is not possible, they must bring it to the expose excessive bare skin or are otherwise revealing are attention of the Executive Director or the President of the inappropriate. NCCA Board. • It is not appropriate for delegates to display any national The Secretary-General and a member or members of the symbols such as flags, pins, crests, etc. on their person during NCCA Board must investigate the merits of the allegations, sessions. UN symbols are acceptable. ’ interviewing all parties involved. Western business dress is preferred. Cultural dress is only permitted Based on the investigation findings, NMUN may: for international delegates in whose native countries “professional • take no action business dress” includes traditional cultural dress. NMUN will not • issue a verbal reprimand tolerate any delegate’s attempt to portray a “character” using • separate the individual from the conference traditional cultural attire as costume. • implement any other action deemed appropriate
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TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS – MODEL UN VERSION• NY | DELEGATES | FACULTY |
1. Bring spending money. New York is an expensive city. Watch out for “Tourist Trap” stores and street sales, especially in Times While participating in the National Model UN conference, The role of faculty, while at the conference, is to make all efforts Square. You do not want to purchase rip-offs of name brand merchandise. Remember to keep some cash in reserve in the event delegates have a responsibility to always maintain the highest to see that their students maintain a positive and professional of an emergency. level of professionalism and diplomacy. Conference staff, faculty, approach to the conference. The educational quality of the and fellow delegates should always be treated with the highest conference is primarily dependent on all delegates’ active and 2. Do not wear your delegate badges outside of the hotel or the UN. They are a sign that you’re a tourist and that you are level of courtesy and respect. Professionalism in speech, actions, professional participation. Faculty can ensure this by monitoring potentially vulnerable. and appearance on behalf of delegates is a requirement of this their students’ attendance at committee meetings, and helping conference and necessary to its educational mission. It is assumed them in understanding the skills of diplomacy as practiced at the 3. New York City is generally safe, but you should avoid flashing cash at an ATM machine or on the street, being alone in an elevator that all delegates will respect the property of the United Nations National Model UN conference. Faculty advisors must maintain the with someone you feel uncomfortable with (start a conversation and make eye contact so they know you will recognize their face), and the host hotels. highest level of professionalism toward all conference participants and sitting or standing in a subway near the doors where you are more vulnerable to theft. and staff. The NCCA reserves the right to restrict future registration for any 4. Hair up in a ponytail can be a handle pulled by an assailant. If needing to defend yourself, use an elbow (strongest bone) or pinch participant or school, whose delegates or faculty are not able to During the conference, faculty are encouraged to advise students the tricep (painful). uphold their responsibility to the conference’s code of conduct. on specific questions such as a state’s policy or issues of international law, but must not participate in the actual writing of 5. Your delegation should arrange for a meeting place outside of and away from the hotel in the event of an emergency. Consider Delegates are expected to: resolutions or caucusing activities. The NMUN conference allows carrying a small flashlight. Develop a telephone tree (calling list) using cell phone numbers so that you can inform others in group • Remain “in character” at all times by consistently advocating students an opportunity to demonstrate their preparation and of a problem. the interests and representing the policies of the country research skills. While faculty members are encouraged to observe assigned. To act “in character” also entails displaying respect their students from the back of committee rooms, participation in 6. Be aware of your surroundings and be alert. People talking on cell phones or listening to iPods are more frequently attacked because for the opinions and ideas of fellow delegates, even if these the committee process must be left to the student delegates and the they are unaware of what is happening around them. opinions and ideas conflict with a given delegate’s own conference staff. country priorities. 7. If someone attempts to rob you by asking for your wallet do not hand it to them. Instead toss it away from you and run. The chances • Collaborate with fellow delegates where possible. Faculty members are expected to: are that they will be more interested in the money than chasing you. • Conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner at all times: • Provide leadership to their delegates and to other delegations 8. If you bring a computer, remember you are responsible for its security. by serving as information resources, where appropriate. 1. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided. The legal • Respond to questions and concerns without interfering with 9. In the hotel, make sure you know where the exits are on your floor in the event of a fire or another emergency. In the event of a fire, drinking age in New York is 21. the work of the committees or the deliberations of delegates, do not panic. Follow these steps: 2. The consumption of alcohol and other drugs in committee whether in formal session or in caucus. sessions is forbidden. • Refrain from using academic credit and grading policies that • Do not use any elevator in a fire; 3. Any issues related to illicit drugs will be immediately directed force participation beyond that country’s normal position in • Call the front desk and tell them what is going on; to the attention of New York City authorities. the UN. • Call 911 and report the fire even if you are able to contact the front desk; 4. Delegates who disrupt committee sessions or create • Remind their delegates of the educational purpose of • If you cannot get out of your room, do not open the windows wide or break them. This could cause more smoke and fire to enter problems in the hotel may be barred from further participation the simulation. Awards should not be a delegation’s your room. Instead, open the windows a tiny bit if possible; in the conference. main emphasis. • Seal cracks with wet towels and/or sheets from your room. Smoke inhalation kills more people than fire; • Attend and participate in faculty meetings. • Do not jump out of the windows. Delegates are encouraged to enjoy the variety of nighttime • Offer suggestions and assistance to new faculty members. activities available in New York. Please bear in mind, however, that 10. Do not drink alcohol excessively or at all. NMUN has strict rules regarding personal behavior. There is no drinking in committee the purpose of your being here is to participate in NMUN. sessions. The legal drinking age in New York is 21 years of age.
11. Remember that there are other non-NMUN guests in the hotel. NMUN neither sanctions nor will tolerate offensive behavior by delegates, e.g., partying in rooms/hallways/staircases, loud, crude, and obnoxious talk and behavior, etc. The NMUN has a HEAD DELEGATES | long and proud history, and we value our relationship with our hotels and with the United Nations. We will ask you to leave the Head delegates provide leadership to their delegates and to other delegations by serving as information resources. They should attend conference, and we will notify your college or university if your behavior is inappropriate. and participate in head delegate meetings. Head delegates may be assigned to a committee or may serve solely in an advisory role. Head delegates assigned to a committee should observe the delegate code of conduct. Those not assigned to a particular committee 12. Do have a good time. If you give yourself a chance, you will find this experience to be truly rewarding. should interact with delegates as would a faculty advisor. 13. Do participate. NMUN is not an opportunity to ‘shop until you drop’ or a spring break vacation. Be on time for committee sessions and attend all of them. NMUN is potentially a life-changing experience. Take full advantage.
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PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS |
Delegates are encouraged to enjoy the variety of nighttime activities available in New York. NMUN asks, however, that delegates bear in mind that the purpose of their being here is to participate in NMUN.
To protect the reputations of the Conference, its sponsor organization the National Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA), and participating schools and delegates, NMUN has devised the following system for addressing alleged Code of Conduct violations after soliciting feedback from faculty advisors at the 2007 NMUN. The system is modeled on international football (U.S. soccer) where warnings (yellow cards) are issued for minor infractions and continued infractions or more serious allegations may result in investigations leading to ejection (red cards).
A. Moderate Misbehavior
1. Minor violations of the Code of Conduct, such as excessive noise or undiplomatic behavior, shall be considered moderate misbehavior and eligible for a Yellow Card warning.
2. In the event that a complaint regarding moderate misbehavior is brought to the attention of hotel staff they shall notify the appropriate guest(s) of the nature of the complaint and inform the designated NCCA official. This notification shall serve as a warning.
3. If the moderate misbehavior persists then the designated NCCA official shall contact the designated faculty advisor from the school involved and take appropriate action, including the issuance of a Yellow Card.
4. A Yellow Card shall result in the deduction of award points and serve as a warning that repeated inappropriate behavior shall result in a declaration of ineligibility for any Conference award.
5. If the inappropriate behavior continues or recurs on a subsequent day the hotel shall notify the designated NCCA official who may furnish the hotel with the contact information for the Dean of Student Affairs or other appropriate official of the organization in question. Should the hotel notify the designated NCCA official of such an action then the delegation involved shall immediately be disqualified from receiving an award.
B. Serious Misbehavior
1. In the event of serious misbehavior, behavior rising to a level where eviction is appropriate such as criminal misbehavior, the hotel shall notify the designated NCCA official immediately.
2. The designated NCCA official(s) shall immediately notify the delegation’s designated faculty advisor of the nature of the misbehavior and inform them that unless the allegation is disproved, the Dean of Student Affairs or other appropriate official will be notified and a Red Card issued.
3. Any delegate who receives a Red Card must depart the Conference within four hours except if the misbehavior takes place after 6:00 PM in which case the delegate must depart by 9:00 AM.
The issuance of a Red Card shall result in the immediate disqualification of the delegation from eligibility for any Conference award and the possible suspension of participation in the Conference for subsequent years. – 52 – NEW YORK CITY | getting around
The conference format affords participants the opportunity to meet students and faculty from around the world and diplomats and other professionals from within the UN and the international community. In addition, our New York City location offers students and faculty access to some of the world’s most acclaimed museums and galleries, libraries, restaurants, shows, nightlife, and shops.
Most conference sessions will be held at the conference host hotels (Sheraton New York and Marriott Marquis Hotel). Both are located in New York’s acclaimed Times Square area, surrounded by major media and business headquarters. Many of America’s largest corporations maintain offices in the skyscrapers around the hotel.
CRIME AND NY: The past several years have seen a drastic reduction in crime throughout the city. Nevertheless, participants are warned to remain vigilant when leaving the conference confines. Even when walking near the hotel, you should remove your conference badges and travel in groups. The NMUN staff asks that you use your head as much outside of your committees as you will inside them. (For additional safety tips, see page 50 of this program.)
NEAREST INTERNET CAFE: Cyber Café 250 West 49th St btwn Broadway and 8th Ave. 212-333-4109 M – F 8:30am – 11:00pm; S – S 11:00am to 11:00pm
NEAREST BANKS/ATMs (in addition to hotel lobby): Bank of America 1515 Broadway at 45th St 800-432-1000 Chase 7th Ave at 43rd St 212-935-9935 Chase 1211 Avenue of the Americas 212-899-7194 Citibank 401 W 42nd St at 10th Ave 800-285-3000 Fleet 625 8th Ave at 40th St 800-841-4000 HSBC 330 W 42nd St btwn 8th & 9th Aves 800-975-4722 1185 Avenue of the Americas 212-869-3147 Washington Mutual 1431 Broadway at 40th St 212-302-2555 Wachovia 1755 Broadway at 47th St 212-424-2660
24 HOUR CURRENCY EXCHANGE: Payomatic 94 8th Ave btwn 14th & 15th Sts 212-243-6158 World Currency Exchange 836 7th Ave. 212-765-2323
HOSPITALS: St. Lukes-Roosevelt 10th Ave at 59th St 212-523-4000 St. Vincent’s Manhatten 170 W 12th St 212-604-7000
LOCAL STORES: Books: Barnes & Noble, 555 5th Ave at 46th St 212-765-0592 Electronics: Best Buy, 5th Ave at 44th St 212-808-0309 Drug Store: Duane Reade, Broadway btwn 42nd & 43rd Sts 646-366-8047 Rite Aid (24 Hour), 303 W 50th St at 8th Ave 212-247-8736 Copies: Kinko’s (24 Hour), 1211 6th Ave at 47th St 212-391-2679 Kinko’s (24 Hour), 54th St. & 8th Ave 212-977-2679 Supplies: Office Depot, 1441 Broadway at 41st St 212-764-2465 Staples, 57th at 6th Ave 212-308-0335
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The Times Square area offers something for every budget – from fast food to the Hard Rock Cafe to the delicacies of Restaurant Row, 46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. Below are some budget-friendly recommendations from the hotel concierge:
FAST FOOD | Burger King 8th Ave & 50th St 212-664-0631 Coldstone Creamery 1882 42nd St btwn Broadway & 8th Ave 212-398-1882 Cosi (salads/sandwiches) 51st St & Broadway 212-397-9838 Ben & Jerry’s 8th Ave & 43rd St 212-221-1001 Gray’s Papaya (hot dogs) 8th Av. & 37th St 212-260-3532 Hale & Hearty (soups) 56th St btwn 6th & 5th Aves 212-245-9200 Famous Famiglia (pizza) 1630 50th St & Broadway 212-489-7594 Original Ray’s Pizza 835 7th Ave & 53rd St 212-874-9381 Mama Empanada 9th Ave & 51st St 212-698-9008 McDonald’s 51st St and Broadway 212-586-5530 Menchanko Tei (Japanese) 55th St btwn 6th & 5th Aves 212-247-1585 Ollie’s Noodles (Chinese) 44th St & Broadway 212-921-5988 Philly’s Slims Cheesesteaks 9th Ave & 52nd St 212-333-3042 Popeye’s (chicken) 34th St & 8th Ave 212-947-2993 Papasito (Latin) 370 W. 52nd St btwn 8th & 9th Aves 212-265-2225 Ranch 1 (chicken) 53rd St & Broadway 212-262-7171 Taco Bell 8th Ave & 34th St 212-216-0997 Teriyaki Boy (Japanese) 7th Ave & 48th St 212-265-8181 Wendy’s 8th Ave btwn 51st & 50th St 212- 977-4785 Fluffy’s Cafe (pastry/sandwich) 7th Ave & 34th St 212-247-0234
VEGETARIAN/HEALTH | Vynl Diner 754 9th Ave & 51st St 212-974-2003 Zen Palate 663 9th Ave & 46th St 212-582-1669 The Pump 41W. 55th St btwn 6th & 5th Aves 212-246-6844 Great American Health Bar 35 W. 57th St btwn 6th & 5th Aves 212-355-5177 Zenith Vegetarian 311 48th St btwn 8th & 9th Aves 212- 262-8080
DELI | Carnegie Deli 854 7th Ave & 55th St 212-757-2245 Stage Deli 834 7th Ave & 53rd St 212-245-7850 Lou’s Cafe 1301 6th Ave & 53rd St 212-581-3785 Roxy’s Broadway 1365 Broadway & 47th St 212-921-3333 Cafe Duke 1440 51st St btwn 7th & 6th Aves 212-445-0010
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BAPTIST: HINDU: MORMON: Calvary Baptist Church Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center LDS Church 123 W 57th St btwn 6th & 7th Ave 17 E 94th St btwn 5th & Madison 125 Columbus Ave at 65th St 212-975-0170 212-534-9445 212-580-1340 Sun 11am & 6pm Sun 11am Various Sun Meetings Worship Service Swami Talks Tue & Fri 8pm PRESBYTERIAN: BUDDHIST: ISLAM: Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Soka Gakkai International Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan 7 W 55th St at 5th Ave 7 E 15th St at 5th Ave/Union Sq W 120 W 44th St btwn 6th & 7th Aves 212-247-0490 212-727-7715 212-486-4509 Call For Hours Sun 11am Evening Prayers at 7pm ISLAMIC CENTER: QUAKER: CATHOLIC: 3rd Ave at 96th Street American Friends Service Committee St. Malachy “The Actor’s Chapel” 212-722-5234 Call for Hours 15 Rutherford Pl., 2nd Ave at 16th St 239 W 49th St btwn 7th & 8th Aves 212-598-0971 212-489-1340 JUDAISM: Sun 9:30 & 11am Mon - Fri: 8am & 12:15pm B’nai Jeshurun Temple Sat: 5pm Sun: 9am & 12:15pm 257 W 88th St btwn Bdwy & W End SCIENTOLOGY: 212-787-7600 Church of Scientology of NY CHRISTIAN SCIENCE: Fri Shabbat at 6pm, Sat/Sun 9:30am 227 W 46th St btwn 7th & 8th Aves The Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist 212-921-1210 Call for Hours 9 E 43rd St at 5th Ave ANSCHE CHESED TEMPLE (CONSERVATIVE): 212-980-1014 251 W 100th St at West End Ave SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST: Services: Sun 11am & 6:30pm 212-865-0600 Crossroads Church Meetings: Wed noon & 6:30 pm Fri 6:30pm, Sat 9:45am 410 W 45th St btwn 9th & 10th Aves 212-757-5011 EASTERN ORTHODOX: CONGREGATION SHEARITH ISRAEL Sat 10am & 11:30am Greek Orthodox Church of St John (ORTHODOX): 143 E 17th St at 1st Ave 8 W 70th St at Central Pk West UNIFICATION: 212-473-0648 212-873-0300 Unification Church Sun 9:30am &12 noon Fri 4:15pm 4 W 43rd St btwn 5th & 6th Aves 212-391-4247 Call For Services RUSSIAN ORTHODOX TEMPLE EMANU-EL (REFORMED): 75 E 93rd St btwn Madison & Park 1 E 65th St at 5th Ave UNITARIAN: 212-534-1601 212-744-1400 Unitarian Community Sun 9:30am Fri Night 5:15 Sat 10-12 Service 40 E 35th St btwn Madison & Park 212-683-4988 EPISCOPAL: LUTHERAN: Service/Church School: Sun 11am St. Mary the Virgin St. Peter’s Church 145 W 46th St btwn 6th & 7th Aves 619 Lexington Ave at 54th St 212-869-5830 212-935-2200 These are normally scheduled services. Sun 9am, 10am, High Mass at 11am Sun 8:45am, 11am Sung, We recommend that you call to confirm 5pm Jazz Vespers service times. EVANGELICAL: Grace & St. Paul’s Church METHODIST: 123 W 71st St at Columbus & Brdwy Church of St. Paul & St Andrew 212-877-5810 263 W 86th St at West End Ave Sun 8:30am Prayer, 11am Communion 212-362-3179 Sun 11am Service – 58 – COMMITTEE LOCATIONS | sheraton HOTEL MAP | sheraton
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SECURITY COUNCILS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES 3RD FLOOR SHERATON
General Assembly Plenary 2nd Floor – Metropolitan East United Nations High Commissioner Lower Level – Conference D General Assembly 1st Committee 2nd Floor – Metropolitan West for Refugees Executive Committee General Assembly 2nd Committee 3rd Floor – New York East UNAIDs Programme Coordinating Board Lower Level – Conference H General Assembly 3rd Committee 3rd Floor – New York West Food and Agriculture Organization Lower Level – Conference F Security Council 3rd Floor – Liberty 3 United Nations Development Fund for Women Lower Level – Conference C Additional Security Council 3rd Floor – Liberty 1 & 2 International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Lower Level – Conference I
ECOSOC INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Economic and Social Council (Plenary Session) 2nd Floor – Central Park East African Development Bank 2nd Floor – Empire West Commission on Narcotic Drugs 2nd Floor – Lenox Ballroom League of Arab States Lower Level – Conference J Commission on Sustainable Development 3rd Floor – Riverside Ballroom World Trade Organization 2nd Floor – Empire East (Sun, Mon, Wed) Economic Social Commission 3rd Floor – Riverside Suite 2nd Floor – Central Park West (Tue) for Asia and the Pacific Organization for Security and Lower Level – Conference E Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia 3rd Floor – Liberty 4 Cooperation in Europe Organization of American States Lower Level – Conference B
OTHER MEETINGS
Head Delegate / Faculty Meetings 2nd Floor – Central Park West Faculty Speaker Sessions 3rd Floor – Liberty 5 LOWER LEVEL SHERATON 2ND FLOOR SHERATON
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SECURITY COUNCILS SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES 5TH FLOOR MARRIOTT MARQUIS
General Assembly Plenary 6th Floor – Broadway South United Nations High Commissioner 7th Floor – Olmstead/Gramercy General Assembly 1st Committee 6th Floor – Broadway North for Refugees Executive Committee General Assembly 2nd Committee 5th Floor – Salons 1&2 UNAIDs Programme Coordinating Board 5th Floor – Carnegie/Lyceum/Alvin General Assembly 3rd Committee 5th Floor – Salons 3&4 Food and Agriculture Organization 7th Floor – Herald/Soho Security Council 6th Floor – Shubert/Uris United Nations Development Fund for Women 5th Floor – Booth/Edison Additional Security Council 6th Floor – Royale/Plymouth International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda 4th Floor – Zeigfeld
ECOSOC INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Economic and Social Council (Plenary Session) 6th Floor – Majestic Complex African Development Bank 7th Floor – Gotham/Chelsea/Hudson Commission on Narcotic Drugs 4th Floor –Wilder League of Arab States 7th Floor – Duffy/Columbia Commission on Sustainable Development 4th Floor – O’Neill World Trade Organization 7th Floor – Astor Ballroom Economic Social Commission 4th Floor – Odets Organization for Security and 5th Floor – Juliard/Imperial for Asia and the Pacific Cooperation in Europe Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia 4th Floor –Brecht Organization of American States 5th Floor – Broadhurst/Belasco
OTHER MEETINGS
Head Delegate / Faculty Meetings 9th Floor – Marquis Ballroom Faculty Speaker Sessions 9th Floor – Cantor/Jolson
TH 4TH FLOOR MARRIOTT MARQUIS 6 FLOOR MARRIOTT MARQUIS
ELEVATORS
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7TH FLOOR MARRIOTT MARQUIS
9TH FLOOR MARRIOTT MARQUIS
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NMUN • CHINA XI’AN 2008
NMUN experienced a ground-breaking year with three successful conferences – New York, Washington, DC and our first international location, Xi’an, China. Thank you to NMUN • DC our partner organizations for their vision and support of our mission. We look forward to future conference partnerships and welcome your inquiry into potential opportunities.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION OSGOOD CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CONFERENCE NCCA & NMUN Phone: 651.204.9310 Mailing Address: associationTM Fax: 651.846.6603 2945 44th Ave. S., Suite 600 NMUN • NY E-Mail: [email protected] Minneapolis, MN 55406
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