This is what we are . . .

The Model United Nations program at Wright State is built around a four credit hour seminar in Political Science, PLS 486/686-01, which meets during the winter quarter. Team members are chosen on the basis of a written and oral interview. The Model U.N. is open to students from all majors and colleges and of any class standing . No actual previous experience is required. Your success as a team member is based on the imporvment of your writing skills, speaking abilities, and ability to acuratly portray another countries policy in a simulation.

 

This is what we do . . .

The seminar is used to prepare students for the week-long National Model United Nations Conference, held in New York City. Universities from around the world are assigned a country to represent at the conference dealing with various topics and issues. Durring the class, students develop research techniques and master the skills of public speaking, negotiation, and technical writing that are essential to diplomacy. Research for the conference in New York beings durring winter break and continues through the quarter. To help prepare for the week long conference, we schedule regional practice simulations with other schools. These regional simulations include a day-long practice session and the Dayton Model United Nations Conference, known as DAYMUNC, held at Sinclair Community College that attracts multiple Universities from Kentuky to New York every year. 

For more than 30 years, Wright State student delegates have enjoyed earning top awards at the National Model United Nations Conference – a winning streak unmatched by any other university. Each year the conference has grown in size and international participation. Last year, more than 5,200 students from over 400 colleges and universities from nearly 30 countries around the world took part.

The Model U.N. experience has become a unique academic experience at Wright State. The seminar emphasizes public speaking, technical writing, researching, and self confidence, all of which are qualities essential for any future career.

 

We are now recruiting new member for the 2010 team. 

If you believe this is something you would like to do, or simply want more information about the team and upcoming informational events, please sign up for our MUN news letter.  Send an e-mail with the subject "WSU MUN News Letter Request," along with your name, major, and academic year to the Head Delegates at wsumun2010@gmail.com .