Model UN hosts on-campus events for the entire MIT community. Our organization has two General Body Meetings per semester for students to learn more about Model UN and contribute their ideas and suggestions. We also coordinate simulations and lead training sessions for students to develop their skills in Model UN and to prepare for conferences.
Furthermore, Model UN brings prominent diplomats, professors, and other guests to the MIT community. For instance, we hosted a panel of five European Consul Generals and a lecture by Professor Noam Chomsky. Additionally, Model UN co-sponsors events with other MIT organizations. We co-sponsored a lecture on Switzerland’s Approach to Immigration and Integration by Urs Ziswiler, the Swiss Ambassador to the U.S., in April 2007 with the Human Rights & Justice Office. We also co-sponsored a lecture on the Rhetoric and Repression of Uyghur Muslims in Western China by Rebiya Kadeer, a human rights advocate and former businesswoman, in May 2007 with the Forum on American Progress, Program on Human Rights & Justice, Muslim students’ Association, MIT Public Service Center, and Amnesty International.
Events
Upcoming Events
Model United Nations General Body Meeting
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Location TBD
Food will be provided!
Past Events
Campus Preview Weekend Festival
Thursday, April 10, 20089:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Johnson Athletics Center
Model United Nations will host its version of the Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? game show. Stop by to participate in the game show, to help run the game show, to talk to prefrosh about your experiences, or to enjoy some refreshments!
Activities Fair
Saturday, April 12, 20081:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Johnson Athletics Center
Join us in talking to prefrosh and answering their questions about Model United Nations at MIT!
International Desserts
Saturday, April 12, 20083:00 PM - 5:00 PM
McCormick Hall, Green Living Room
Tell prefrosh about your experiences in Model United Nations and international relations while sampling a variety of international desserts!
General Body Meeting and Executive Board Elections
Tuesday, April 15, 20085:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Twenty Chimneys, Student Center
Submit a platform and run for a position on the MIT MUN Executive Committee for the 2008-2009 academic year! For more information, click here.
Peace Corps Panel
Monday, April 7, 20087:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Room 4-231
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have served around the world are coming to MIT to discuss their experiences abroad, work in international development, and opportunities offered through the Peace Corps. Feel free to come with questions to ask, as the panelists are eager to answer them!
Model United Nations General Body Meeting
Tuesday, March 11, 20085:00 PM - 6:30 PM
W20-306, Twenty Chimneys
Sit back, relax, eat good food, and learn about MIT Model UN's exciting spring conferences and speakers.
Join us for MIT MUN's Spring General Body Meeting!
Food will be provided!
Lecture by Professor Richard J. Samuels on Japanese Security Affairs and Foreign Policy
Tuesday, November 6, 20077:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Room 35-225
Professor Samuels is the Ford International Professor of Political Science and Director of the MIT Center for International Studies. He recently published Securing Japan and has authored numerous articles and books.
Informational Study Break for BosMUN
Wednesday, October 24, 20077:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Student Center, 2nd Floor, West Lounge
All current and prospective BosMUN staff or anyone interested in Model UN should come to chat with BosMUN staff, learn about the conference, and enjoy delicious food!
Celebrate United Nations Day with MITMUN
Wednesday, October 24, 20079:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lobby 10 Booth
On 24 October 1945, the United Nations was formally established after a majority of its founding members ratified a treaty setting up the world body. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution recommending that the day be observed as a public holiday by Member States. Traditionally, it has been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the goals and achievements of the Organization.
MIT MUN Delegate Training Session
Wednesday, September 26, 20076:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Room 4-231
This event is STRONGLY recommended for people without a lot of Model UN experience, and highly encouraged for everyone. We will be going over the basics of parliamentary procedure and running a mock committee simulation. Those of you with no experience will get to learn the terminology (What is the difference between a point and a motion? How can an amendment be unfriendly? When does a working paper become a resolution?), and those of you who already speak the language can hone your speaking, caucusing, and resolution-writing skills. We'll also be available to answer any questions you have about becoming a Class Representative. Food will be provided.
General Body Meeting: Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 13, 20078:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Student Center, Private Dining Rooms 1 & 2, Third Floor (W20-301/302)