SPC’s Model UN team excelled in New York and captured the Outstanding Delegation award at the NMUN NY 2024 conference, the oldest and largest MUN simulation in the world. Over 115 teams and universities competed during Session 2, and SPC was one of 25 schools bestowed this high and prestigious designation.
For five days, our students simulated the work of the UN and worked collaboratively with students from around the world to solve major global problems, such as sustainable development, mitigating climate change, tackling security issues and advancing human rights. By doing so, students enhanced their writing, public speaking and negotiating skills.
Additionally, prior to the conference starting, our students had the opportunity to participate in tours of both the UN (Security Council and General Assembly) and the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the UN. Not only were these wonderful academic experiences, but they were also extremely helpful in preparing our students for the conference. Indeed, students were able to fine-tune their UN knowledge as well as the foreign policies of the country they were representing.
We would like to thank ISPS Director Kim Jackson, Dean Smiley, VP Liao-Troth, President Williams and the entire SPC administration for continuing to support this wonderful academic program. We can’t thank you enough! This is a powerful initiative that transforms lives.
Indeed, I would like to call your attention to the picture at the UN General Assembly (last one below). At the far right (to the right of Dr. Lightfoot), you will find three former SPC MUN students who now serve on the NMUN Staff. These include:
Chris Duggan- Pursuing an MA in Environmental Policy at American University, works at the State Department and will be the NMUN DC Secretary General (highest NMUN staff member) at the Fall 2024 DC conference.
Catherine Tomczyk- Completing her BA in Political Science at the University of New Haven and applying to graduate schools.
Chris Stansel- Completed his BA in Political Science at UF and pursuing graduate school.
This is simply amazing. As I always say, while MUN conferences advance writing and public speaking skills, greater self-confidence and the ability to cooperate, especially with those holding opposing views, are the key things that MUN students obtain.
The students and faculty who participated at the NMUN NY 2024 conference:
- Jake Abeyta, IAEA (Head Delegate)
- Katelyn Algarin, GA 1
- Zoe Fernandez, UNDP
- Allyza Flores, UNDP
- Caroline Geiger, GA 3
- Hunter Hise, UNEA
- Shahkee Jeune, HRC
- Danielle Kervin, HRC (Head Delegate)
- Bryson Long, IAEA
- Felix Nickel, GA 1
- Angelina Mai, GA2
- Joshua Mannari, UNEA
- Christyanne Martin, CSW
- Jordan Moore, CSW
- Nikku Ngo, GA 2
- Briana Perez, CSD
- Mikayla Perez, CSD
- Nudar Tanvir, GA 3
- Dr. Randy Lightfoot, POS Faculty
- Dr. Douglas Rivero, Assistant Dean
Other faculty trainers included Dr. Gyldas Ofoulhast, Dr. Roberto Loureiro, Dr. WIlliam Fleming, Professor Sonia King, Dr. Heather Roberson and Dr. Bledar Prifti.