Welcome to Bentley Model UN!
The Bentley Model United Nations Program is a group of students interested in international affairs who research topics concerning the UN and then put this knowledge to use by hosting two conferences for High School and Middle School students.
Every January, the secretariat of our conference spends one week at the United Nations in New York. During this week, our members are briefed by members of the UN secretariat, permanent representatives to the United Nations, as well as by other groups who figure prominently into the affairs of the United Nations.
Written by admin on 30 October 2010
The NMUN-DC conference, held in the US capitol of Washington, District of Columbia, draws delegates from all over the world. More than 400 students participate in discussions of issues at the forefront of international relations.
UW-MUN had a rewarding and invaluable experience at NMUN. Our delegation spent five intensive days building international consensus over pressing issues with students from all over the world. In addition to expanding our knowledge on pertinent global issues, NMUN provided an education forum to improve public speaking, research and writing skills. NMUN is the highlight of our Model United Nations experience.
– Shima Houshyar, Director of External Affairs, 2010 Model United Nations at the University of Washington
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The Texas Christian University Model United Nations program is a year-long experience that includes two academic classes (UN Institutions and Processes and International Organizations Research). This year’s team consisted of 35 students, including 20 who were participating in the New York conference for the first time. National Model UN provides an excellent backdrop to learn not only about the UN and global governance, but also the complexity and interconnectedness of the myriad issues facing the world as well as the distinct national perspectives that make finding solutions to these issues so difficult. To assist in additional fundraising for the conference, a student recently used the TCU MUN program as a project for an advertising class, helping to develop a strategy to market the program to alumni of the program and to other potential donors.
- – Prof. Eric Cox, Model UN Faculty Advisor, Texas Christian University
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“I could not have asked for a more intelligent, exciting, and varied group of delegates to attend this conference with… This interaction (at the NMUN Conference) helped to break down walls of apprehension for first time delegates like me…Everything I studied in preparation for NMUN, about the UN process and about my country’s objectives jumped from the pages.” — Christopher Delaney, 2009 NMUN•NY Participant
Written by admin on 26 August 2010
Maybe you don’t know Gillian Sorensen, Sr. Advisor, UN Foundation, but is usually a national advocate for the UN & US/UN relationship. She will speak on 9/15/10 at UCONN/Stamford. Forum events at UCONN now begin at 5:45 PM (networking and refreshments) & presentation at 6:15 PM.
There are so many things and issue going around the world, however The United Nations defines PEACEKEEPING as “laying the foundations for sustainable peace”. Gillian Sorensen, Senior Advisor, United Nations Foundation, is usually a national advocate on matters associated for the United Nations plus the US/UN relationship. She could be the speaker at the Globe Affairs Forum’s first fall system on September 15 at UCONN/Stamford. The software starts at a NEW TIME, 5:45 P.M., with networking and refreshments followed by the presentation at 6:15 P.M.
Gillian Sorensen served as assistant secretary-general for external relations on appointment by Secretary-General Kofi Annan and as unique advisor for public policy on appointment by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.
General Admission: Free for Forum and Ambassadors’ Roundtable members; Faculty and Students, and $20 for all others.
For reservations, please contact the Planet Affairs Forum at 203-356-0340.
The University of Connecticut Stamford Campus is located on the corner of Broad Street & Washington Blvd. Parking is available in the UCONN Parking Garage on Washington Blvd. – 2nd floor.
Source: World Affairs Forum
