Model United Nations
Model United Nations is a club that participates in a simulated U.N. General Assembly. The basic purpose is an in-depth study of another nation, including the analysis and appreciation of its perspective on global issues and negotiation. Members will also develop their extemporaneous speech skills as they try to persuade delegates from other countries to adopt their resolutions regarding a wide variety of international political, social, and economic issues.
This year, the MPS Model United Nations will be representing both Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina at GUMUN.
Meeting Time:
Varies. Listen for the announcements.
We generally meet in Room 98.
2011-2012 Goals
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Mercyhurst Preparatory School, along with 40 schools from Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio, participated in the 58th Annual Gannon Model United Nations conference on November 12 and 13, 2010. Last year, the Mercyhurst Prep delegation was awarded third place “Outstanding Delegation” for their representation of Bolivia and Peru.
Additionally, among the more than 650 students competing, Jenna Bekeny and Andrew Pregler were each awarded “Best Delegate” for their work in the committees on Combating Childhood Malnutrition and Policing the International Drug Trade, respectively. This was the second year in a row that Andrew Pregler was honored.
Seniors Danielle Comer and Patrick Habimana each earned 4-year, $1,000 scholarships to Gannon University for their participation in this year’s events.
The Model United Nations group at Mercyhurst Prep included 28 students working on topics International Disaster Relief, Combating Childhood Malnutrition, Controlling the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, Promoting Adherence to International Law and Human Rights Standards, Policing the International Drug Trade, and the Economic and Social Council’s Committee on Promoting and Improving Global Health Standards. This year, we have a new set of topics to discuss, as listed below.
Committees and Chairs |
| Protection of the Global Climate for Present and Future Generations of Humankind: |
Abby Fuhrmann
Steven Perry |
Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination: |
Noora Akram
Courtney McCoy |
Improving Health Promotion through Advances in Health Information Technologie: |
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Preventing the Funding of Terrorism by Targeting Revenue Generated through the Means of Illegal Narcotics: |
Becker Nezballa
Corrine Kickel |
Strengthening Inter-State Economic Trade to Create Durable Solutions to the Debt Problems of Developing Countries: |
Christine Tang |
| Security Council: |
Steven Perry |
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