University of New Haven
Model United Nations
ChargerMUN
Sunday,
October 27, 2024
Dear Model United Nations Delegates:
We invite you to the Fall 2024 ChargerMUN high school conference. The conference will be held in-person at the University of New Haven's West Haven campus on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Feedback from previous participants has been overwhelmingly positive and we are excited to finally welcome you all back to have an in-person MUN conference.
As in the past, we expect participation from a number of high schools and over 150 delegates. Top performing school delegations will receive plaques and outstanding delegates will receive certificates.
ChargerMUN will run simulations of two United Nations' committees, including the Security Council and the General Assembly, and discuss a number of important global topics. Students will work in teams to create, discuss, debate, and negotiate solutions to a global problem. Experience and extensive preparation are not required as all participants will have access to a committee and topic background guide. Position papers are optional, though, those who submit a position paper could win a position paper award.
To Register please click here:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY​
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Registration will open on May 1, 2024 and is non-binding but will save your spot at ChargerMUN 2024. Early payment will give you priority for country selection. The registration and priority payment deadlines are on October 4, 2024.
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If you have any questions or if you would like to set up a zoom meeting with the ChargerMUN 2024 Advisor and UNH MUN Program Director Dr. Chris Haynes, please email: chaynes@newhaven.edu.​​ Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Sincerely,
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Sara Huta
Secretary-General, ChargerMUN 2024
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William Noonan
Deputy Secretary-General, ChargerMUN 2024
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Aferdita Emini
Deputy Secretary-General, ChargerMUN 2024
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Dr. Chris Haynes
Associate Professor of Political Science,
University of New Haven
Director, UNH Model United Nations Program
Event Details
Date - Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location - University of New Haven, 300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516
Visitor Parking
Maxcy Hall Parking and Kaplan Lot (enter through Boston Post Road Entrance)
Day of Contact Info - Dr. Chris Haynes, 949-375-3470
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Registration
9;00 am to 9:30 am in Bucknall Theater
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UNH Main Campus Map link:
https://www.newhaven.edu/about/campus-locations/index.php
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Materials
Dress Code: Formal Attire (strongly suggested)
Students should bring: computer (if possible), pen/pencils, paper
Background guides posted: See Below
Position Papers deadline: Due by 11:59 pm on Sunday, Oct 20, 2024, please email to Newhavendais@gmail.com
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Costs
Student fee (by Oct 4): $30 (credit or debit card only), to pay by check, please email chaynes@newhaven.edu)
Late Payment Student fee (Oct 5 thru Oct 23): $45 (credit or debit card only)
School Fee: No Fee
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To Register and Pay for ChargerMUN
Contact Info
To inquire or for questions, please email:
Chris Haynes - chaynes@newhaven.edu, 949-375-3470 (Day of ONLY)
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Conference Layout​
Committee 1: Security Council A
Topic: Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts
- Director: Emily Konopka
- Assistant Director: TBD
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Committee 2: Security Council B
Topic: Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts
- Director:
- Assistant Director: TBD
Committee 3: General Assembly
Topic: Ensuring Equitable and Inclusive Access to Education
- Director: Abby Fruhling
- Assistant Director: TBD
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Keynote Speaker
Matthew Schmidt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of National Security
Frequent Contributor for BBC and CNN
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Shaily Menon, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Schedule - Sun. Oct 27th
9:00-9:30 AM - Registration (Bucknall Foyer)
9:40-10:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies (Bucknall)
10:00-12:15 PM - SC A/B Session 1 (BSTC 202/3)​
10:00-1:00 PM - GA Session 1 (Bucknall)
12:15-1:00 PM - SC A/B Lunch (included) (Marketplace)​
1:00-1:45 PM - GA Lunch (included) (Marketplace)​
1:00-3:15 PM - SC A/B Session 2 (BSTC 202/3)​
1:45-3:15 PM - GA Session 2 (Bucknall)​
3:15-3:30 PM - Voting Bloc & Committee Awards
3:40-4:00 PM - Closing Ceremonies (Bucknall)
Committee Materials & Links
ChargerMUN Position Papers​
Conference Day Materials
Working Paper Template <- Click Here
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How to Use:
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File -> Make a Copy​
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Campus Map​​
Examples
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Clauses
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Working Paper
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Directives
Visiting the Swedish desk officers.
Upcoming Conferences:
The award-winning University of New Haven Political Science Model United Nations program began in the fall of 2014. Today, the program includes over 50 students from a diverse set of majors competing in 5 national conferences and organizing 2 high school MUN conferences each year.
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The program's foundation is the MUN course (PSCI 2244). Its goal is to help students increase their global awareness and develop a variety of personal and professional skills. Its focus on critical thinking, writing, reading, communication, networking, public speaking, interaction, and strategic skills gives students a competitive edge in the pursuit of a variety of careers and graduate programs.
Over the years, the UNewHaven MUN has grown from a student club to a professionally-run course and program allowing it to quickly rise in competitiveness and success. Today, the larger UNewHaven MUN program consists of a variety of endeavors including NMUN Washington D.C., Model G20, NMUN Galápagos Islands, ChargerMUN High School Conference, NMUN New York, and the MUN High School Summer Academy.
The program proudly boasts alumni who have worked or currently work for:
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Members of Congress (Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Don Beyer, Rep. Frank Pallone, Rep. Jared Golden, Rep. Elizabeth Esty, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Tim Kaine)
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Federal Government (Depts. of State, Defense, Treasury, Commerce, Justice, Americorps, FEMA, USAID)
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Nat'l security firms (Booz Allen Hamilton, Securitas)
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Think tanks (The Atlantic Council, Wilson Center, Middle East Institute for Near East Policy, Heritage Foundation, American Foreign Policy Council, American Enterprise Institute)
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NGOs (US Institute of Peace, Pan-American Foundation, The Black Institute, UN-Habitat, Sandy Hook Promise)
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Multi-Nationals (Lockheed Martin, Finn Partners, Deloitte, JP Morgan)
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Legal Firms/Gov't (RSM LLP, Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York)
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Legislative Affairs (Normandy Group, Invariant, American Beverage Association, Global Cold Chain Alliance)
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Local Government (Mayor Dorinda Borer, Senator Russ Morin, Mayor Nancy Rossi, Mayor Ed O'Brien, Hartford Public Schools)
Former students have also enrolled in top law & graduate schools such as Georgetown University, University of Virginia, Sciences Po University-Paris, King's College-London, George Mason University, Indiana University-Bloomington, George Washington University, University of Connecticut, Quinnipiac University, & American University.
The MUN program is also proud to have received numerous outstanding delegation team awards and outstanding position paper and delegate individual awards at 20 consecutive National MUN conferences and Model G20 summits. Moreover, the UNH MUN program has won the top award of Outstanding Delegation for 12 straight semesters.
The MUN course (PSCI 2244) is instructed by Dr. Chris Haynes and assisted by MUN Associate Director Joseph Scollo, Dr. Howard Stoffer, Dr. Alka Jauhari, Dr. Olena Lennon, Dr. Matthew Schmidt, Natalie Nicolas, and an executive board of student head delegates and officers. The course currently runs every Thursday from 6:30-10:30 pm in the Bergami Center for Science & Technology room 202/203. All visitors are welcome to attend.
Email chaynes@newhaven.edu for more information.