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Latin Hosts CharMUN--A World in Crisis
27 March 2021
Latin Hosts CharMUN--A World in Crisis
27 March 2021
Students from Cannon, Country Day, and Providence Day came to
Latin to Host Scaled-Down CharMUN
REGISTER NOW!
10 March 2021
Latin to Host Scaled-Down CharMUN
REGISTER NOW!
10 March 2021
We are happy to invite Cannon, Providence Day, and Country Day to campus for a one-day conference consisting of all crisis committees. All COVID-19 protocols will be in place and committee sizes will be limited.
To register, please email Mr. Ivey at lucas.ivey@charlottelatin.org
Third Year at NHSMUN Goes Virtual
8 March 2021
Third Year at NHSMUN Goes Virtual
8 March 2021
Although our delegation missed the opportunity to walk the hallowed halls of the United Nations in NYC, we sent a small but mighty delegation. This past weekend Sydney Wargo, Ryan Beam, Lizzy Griesser, and Sofia Gomez respresented CLS.
Underclassmen Lead the MUNCHXXI (Chapel Hill) Delegation
22 February 2021
Underclassmen Lead the MUNCHXXI (Chapel Hill) Delegation
22 February 2021
Charlotte Latin sent 12 delegates to MUNCH's virtual MUN Conference this past weekend--half the delegation freshman and first-time delegates! Delegates reported great experiences in their conferences.
Two-person Delegation Represents Latin at NAIMUN LVIII (Georgetown)
16 February 2021
Two-person Delegation Represents Latin at NAIMUN LVIII (Georgetown)
16 February 2021
Over Winter Break, Gabe S. and Sophia V. attended Georgetown's first ever virtual Model UN Conference. The conference boasted over 2,500 delegates from over 250 schools across the nation.
Sophia represented Finland in FIFA. After scandal rocked the organization, Sophia and member countries worked to redefine FIFA and earn back its creditability.
Gabe, acting as William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief, participated in a crisis committee focused on national security. In 1948, tensions continued to rise between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. With the recent election of the communist-leaning Kim Il-Sung in North Korea, many were concerned about the spread of Soviet influence to South Korea and Japan, both promising pro-American allies. Committee chairs recognized Gabe's diplomacy with a verbal commendation.
Training Conferences for Beginner & Intermediate Delegates
02 February 2021
Training Conferences for Beginner & Intermediate Delegates
02 February 2021
Best Delegate offers MUN Training Conferences meant to guide high school and middle school beginners with their first Model UN experience, and are also good refreshers for intermediate delegates.
February 21 - Click Here to Learn More & Register
March 13 - Click Here to Learn More & Register
April 18 - Click Here to Learn More & Register
Winter Virtual Conference Registration Closes with Three Delegations
31 January 2020
CLS MUN will be sending delegations to three virtual conferences this winter.
Georgetown's NAIMUN LVIII (February 12--14)
Gabe Stein as William D. William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief in the United States Coalition, 1948
Sophia Vona representing Switzerland in FIFA
Chapel Hill's MUNCH XXI (February 19--21)
Aditi Satish in United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representing Nepal
Brooks Casey in the JCC: Nigeria as Captain Sani Abachi
Claire Little in the 51st Pacific Islands Forum Meeting representing the Republic of Marshall Islands
Lizzy Griesser in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) representing Venezuela
Evan Li in A Year of Rebellion as Dadarsi
Neesa Phadke in the World Food Programme (WFP) representing Finland
Pari Hathiram in the World Food Programme (WFP) representing Yeman
Ryan Beam in the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) representing Sweden
Sophia Gomez in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) representing Ukraine
Sophia Vona in the Eve of the End: Fall of the USSR as Anatoly Malofeyev (Belarus SSR)
Tori Vona in Camelot: The Kennedy Years as UN Ambassador Adlai Stevenson II
Nelan Lala in the Sokovia Accords as British World Security Council Representative Hawley
National High School Model UN (March 5-8)
Lizzy Griesser representing South Africa in the Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee (SOCHUM)
Sofia Gomez representing Denmark in the Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee (SOCHUM)
Sydney Wargo representing United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Ryan Bean acting as a judge in the International Criminal Court (ICC)
CMUNC (Cornell) Virtual Conference
13 January 2020
More MUN! We will not register as a school delegation. Interested students may register directly with the conference. Registration is open through February 28; however, space is limited. If you are interested, sign up ASAP!
CLICK HERE to register.
NHSMUN Virtual Conference Registration Open Now!
05 January 2021
Unfortunately, like the many of the conferences we have attended in the past, National High School MUN will be going virtual. We have had a great experience at this conference the last two years. Our very own Stephanie Caddell '20 is on staff! We'd love to "send" a delegation.
Sign up by Friday, January 15 by emailing Mrs. Siczek (robin.siczek@charlottelatin.org)
In your email, please indicate which session you would prefer.
Session I: Friday, March 5, 2021 – Monday, March 8, 2021
Session II: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 – Saturday, March 13, 2021
For more conference information CLICK HERE.
Winter Virtual Conference Registrations Open Now!
04 January 2021
If you would like to participate in the following vitual MUN conferences, email Mrs. Siczek (robin.siczek@charlottelatin.org) by the due date bolded in red text.
MUNCH XXI (Chapel Hill)
Via Zoom Friday, February 19--Sunday, February 21
Sign-up by:
Friday, January 29, no cost to attend
Wednesday, February 10, the cost is $20 per delegate
CLICK HERE for conference schedule and programming.
NAIMUN LVIII (Georgetown)
Via Zoom Friday, February 12--Sunday, February 14
Sign up by Monday, January 11, no cost to attend
CLICK HERE for conference schedule and programming.
CLS MUN Zooms into Queen City MUN
09 December 2020
On December 5th and 6th, the CLS MUN participated in Queen City MUN, hosted by Ardrey Kell High School. Like many things, due to COVID the conference was held online via zoom. For first timers and veteran MUN students, this experience was definitely an interesting one. When it came to committee topics, there was plenty of variety for students to choose from!
The committees and topics at the conference included: DISEC (Cyber Warfare & Cyber Security), SPECPOL (Neocolonialism), SOCHUM(Reproductive Rights of Women), ECOSOC (Commission on Narcotics and Drugs), Security Council (Sino-Indian Himalayan Border Dispute), European Union (Settling Refugees and Humanitarian Crises), and Crisis Committee (Jurassic Park).
Even more exciting news, we had three first-time Latin delegates! Gabriel Carpenter represented Brazil in SOCHUM, Aditi Satish represented Canada in DISEC, and Neesa Phadke represented UK in SOCHUM.
Rounding out our veteran delegation: Jackson Morgan, Luxembourg in the European Union; Mehr Khandelwal, John Alfred Hammond in the Jurassic Park Crisis Committee; and Ryan Beam, Switzerland in SPECPOL
Four Latin students attend as chairs: Madison Yee, DISEC; Claire Little, SOCHUM; Gabe Stein, EU; and Sydney Wargo, Crisis.
Finally, congratulations to Neesa Phadke for receiving an Honorable Delegate award!
20-21 Kick Off
09 September 202020-21 Kick Off
Most of our year will likely be virtual, but we hope that everyone will stay engaged!
Check out the Squawker for virtual meeting times or touch base with a member of the MUN Student Leadership Team.
Model UN Poster 2021.pdfAmplifying Black Voices in Model UN: Virtual Panel
04 June 2020Amplifying Black Voices in Model UN: Virtual Panel
On Monday, June 8th at 4PM Eastern, we will be hosting a virtual panel of Black Model UN student leaders to discuss pathways to racial justice.
On Monday, June 8th at 4PM Eastern, we will be hosting a virtual panel of Black Model UN student leaders to discuss pathways to racial justice.
The murder of George Floyd and other members of the Black community, coupled with police violence, shows the need for understanding about racism, inequity, and injustice.
Historically, Black students and students of color have been severely underrepresented in Model United Nations in the United States at all age levels. What instances of racism have Black students faced in Model UN? Is Model UN accessible to Black communities? How are Black student leaders responding to the latest calls for justice?
This event is open to all high school and college MUN participants, including students, advisors, and conference organizers, to listen and learn from Black student leaders in Model UN at the high school and college levels.
This panel will be moderated by Jamey Battle, a rising senior at UCLA and Head Delegate for UCLA's traveling Model UN team. Joining Jamey on the panel will be: Madison Glenn-Lawson, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School '20; Miles Nabritt, Bates College '21; Vyette Tiya, American University '19; Nathan Snipes, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School '20; Sarai Leon, Florida International University '22; Momona Hadish, DC International School '21.
Among their discussion points:
Is this a single movement? Either way, who are the leaders and what are the end goals?
How do the roles of the media & social media differ during this time? Do you believe that they each serve a purpose? A different purpose? Are they executing their roles effectively?
Who opposes these movements? Why? And how do we deal with those people who might sometimes be our classmates, parents, or friends?
How do we navigate our emotions, safety, and effectiveness as catalysts for social change amidst COVID-19 and heightened tensions in our country? Should we be projecting our anger outwards or suppressing it to be levelheaded?
To what extent have states been militarized and increasingly policed during these times? What specific steps can we take to stay safe amidst the heightened scrutiny and violence?
Are looters on our side?
Personal narratives within experiences in MUN, outside MUN, and other positions as Black students
Stay This Summer with the MUN Impact Global Summit
01 June 2020Stay This Summer with the MUN Impact Global Summit
This three day event will feature dozens of workshops led by students, educators, thought leaders, diplomats and UN officials. These workshops will focus on the themes of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Model UN, Action/Impact and HOPE. Learn new skills, plan to make impact, get inspired and connected.
Date: July 21-23, 2020
Location: Online-Zoom
Open to: middle and high school students
Cost: FREE!
Sign-up & learn more here: https://munimpact.org/global-summit-2020/
MUN Impact is a community of leaders, forward thinkers who will not sit idly by waiting for school to resume. We will continue to engage in conversations, collaborate, and initiate action by planning today for a brighter tomorrow. We hope you will join us for this exciting event!
MUN@Home: Registration for Session 4 Ends Thursday, 5 June. Sign-Up Today!
01 June 2020MUN@Home: Registration for Session 4 Ends Thursday, 5 June. Sign-Up Today!
SESSION 4: June 5-July 4, 2020
Topic: We will be working on SDG Target 14.1 (Reducing an preventing Marine Pollution) and UNHCR’s MUN Refugee Challenge-focusing on Economic Inclusion of Refugees.
Class Size: 50 students per cohort (middle or high school)
Length of Course: 4 weeks
Mentoring/Coaching: Provided by high school and university students on the student-safe social platform. Edmodo.
Live Online Debate: Culminating activity will take place in Zoom.
Activities: Students will be taught about MUN, the SDGs, how to research country and issues, write policy statements and opening speeches, and how to draft a resolution.
We will hold optional Zoom sessions each Saturday at 14:00 UTC, including tutorials by our Mentors, guest speakers, and more!
Mentoring: **Experienced MUN delegates will provide you feedback, coaching and inside tips on how to prepare for MUN debates. You will be able to discuss issues with other students and your mentors in the EDMODO classroom.
Participation/Verification: Students who participate for the four week course will receive a digital badge issued by MUN Impact.
Start Date: Student onboarding begins Friday June 5.
Concluding Activity: Zoom Meeting with featured guest speaker + Online Debate. Training will be provided.
Cost: Free
Announcing the 2020-2021 Model United Nations Leadership Team
21 May 2020Announcing the 2020-2021 Model United Nations Leadership Team
After reviewing an exceptionally strong slate of candidates this year, Mr. Ivey and Mrs. Siczek are excited to announce next year's leadership team.
Sydney Wargo, President
Hannah Hollingsworth, VP Training & Recruiting
Mehr Khandelwal, VP Communications
Claire Little, VP MS Liaison
Gabe Stein, President Pro Tem
Also, Gabe Stein and Jackson Morgan will serve as Head Delegate during the fall and spring conference season.
2020-2021 Call for Nominations
20 April 20202020-2021 Call for Nominations
If you are interested in holding a Model UN office for the 2020-21 school year, please complete the nomination form--see link below. We will select a three-person executive committee consisting of the following roles:
President Work with MUN faculty advisor to set conference schedule, select a head delegate for each conference, and work with head delegate to manage conference delegations, i.e. setting meeting and training times, writing position papers, etc.
VP Communication Manage the CLS MUN Instagram, promotion at club fair, write articles for MyLatin regarding conference participation, general club promotion.
VP MS Liaison Work with Ms. Wimbish in the MS to promote and manage MS program and build feeder to strengthen US program.
Other leadership opportunities that will be available and appointed during the school year include (1) committee chairs for US and MS CharMUN; and (2) head delegates for each US conference. The Head Delegate is a new role for next year; this person will be the student leader for conference.
Here is a video of the 2019 trip to New York City for NHSMUN 2019 (National High School Model UN)
NHSMUN 2019 CD Version.movPage updated
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