Regent's College Students Attend
the NMUN Conference, New York 2008
Students from Regent's College School London recently attended
the National Model United
Nations (NMUN) Conference. The conference is the
culmination of yearlong preparation with meetings, research,
writing and fund-raising.
The Conference began with speeches in the General Assembly Hall
of the United Nations by both Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and
H.E. Dr. Srgjan Kerim, President of the 62nd Session of the General
Assembly.
The UN leader congratulated participants on arriving as student
delegates and leaving as ambassadors representing the UN by
building a better understanding of the organization at a crucial
time. He also encouraged delegates to continue their support as a
catalyst for change. He added that as leaders of the future,
students can come up with innovative approaches to help confront
the challenges facing the global community.
In his address, Ban Ki-moon also detailed the important work
being done now with numerous UN initiatives including Millennium
Development Goals, numerous peace-keeping missions worldwide,
substantial Human Rights work and advancing global common goals
including climate change, health, counter-terrorism, disarmament
and non-proliferation.
" NMUN delivers a feeling of camaraderie
and hope to all who attend, " says Erin Kennedy 2008 NMUN
Secretary-General. " After all, where else can a
university student feel like an actual diplomat, surrounded by
like-minded people from all over the world? Our venue allows
students from every corner of the globe to come together and
critically examine issues that affect each and every one of
us. "
The delegation from Regents College London led by Team Leader
Assaad Khourchid attended representing the country of
Swaziland. The
RCL
students encountered their
peers from around the world who shared their passion on issues like
climate change and nonproliferation, debating proposals put forth
to address these issues from the perspective of diplomats of their
assigned country. The RCL students participated with enthusiasm in
the various forums and caucuses and represented their College very
well.
NMUN New York 2008 brings more than 4,000 delegates from five
continents to New York City each year. The conference focus
includes more than 20 committees as well as a Security Council for
unaffiliated delegates. This year its sponsor, the National
Collegiate Conference Association (NCCA), celebrates 40 years of
experience-based educational programs that further the
understanding of the United Nations and contemporary international
problems.
The NCCA Board of Directors President is the Hon. Joseph H.
Melrose, Jr., who served the U.S. Department of State for three
decades in the Foreign Service and has served as a senior advisor
to the U.S. Delegation to the 61st and 62nd UN General Assemblies.
The NCCA is a nonprofit organization and non-governmental
organization affiliated with the UN Department of Public
Information.
Regents College NMUN Team NY 2008
The NMUM team was made up from students from several of the
schools at Regent's College.
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L-R: Back row: Manuel Polanco, Snehil Dhall,
Stavros Baritakis and Betim Humolli. L-R: Middle
Row: Stephanie Sturkner, Elizabeth Morse, Ana Troster,
Sartou Djibril, Angela Montanchez and Heidi Spets. L-R:
Front row: Emel Bulut, Assaad Khourchid (Team Leader),
Paulina Torres, James Kaye and Frans Sjo