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School of ArtsGovernmentModel United Nations Program
Every spring, Manhattan College students have the opportunity to participation in the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. This hands-on, participatory experience enables students to acquire expertise on a particular country, which they represent at the five-day conference. The National Model United Nations offers a unique opportunity for students to better understand the inner workings of the United Nations and other international organizations while building skills in diplomacy and compromise. The 2008 simulation saw more than 2500 college students and faculty from all over the world work feverishly to propose resolutions that addressed issues surrounding regional conflicts, peacekeeping, human rights, woman and children, economic and social development and the environment. By providing a diverse group of informed participants a forum in which to discuss global concerns in a context which closely parallels the "real world," the NMUN conference acts as one of the most effective tools for teaching students the dynamics of multilateral diplomacy and international relations. Students who are interested in participating in the National Model United Nations can do so for credit, by taking GOVT 457, Model United Nations, or as an extra-curricular activity. For Further Information:Dr. Pamela Chasek, Director of International Studies
Updated by Kathy Balaj on June 13, 2008
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