University of New Haven
Model United Nations
Charger CrisisMUN
October 25, 2020
Dear Model United Nations Delegates:
We invite you to the fall 2020 Charger Crisis Model United Nations virtual high school conference. The conference will be held via Zoom by the University of New Haven MUN program on Sunday, October 25, 2020, with the theme: 2020: The Year of Perpetual Crisis.
While this virtual format is new for many, U New Haven MUN has already held a highly successful virtual MUN conference in July of 2020. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and we are confident in the product we will put forth. Thus, we expect to uphold the high standards that all ChargerMUN's have produced in the past.
We expect participation from 10-20 high schools and over 100 delegates. Top performing school delegations will receive plaques and outstanding delegates will receive certificates.
The virtual conference will run simulations of two United Nations' committees, including the Security Council and the UN Environment Programme, and discuss a number of crisis situations. Students will work in teams of 3-5 to create, discuss, debate, and negotiate solutions to the crisis situation. Little preparation is necessary since the workshop and crisis briefing will cover everything students need to know.
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To Register please click here:
Registration is non-binding but will save your spot at Charger CrisisMUN 2020. Early payment will give you priority for country selection. The registration and early payment deadlines are on Monday, October 5, 2020.
If you have any questions or if you would like to set up a zoom meeting with Outreach Director Marissa Lehner, please send an email mlehn1@unh.newhaven.edu.​​ Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sincerely,
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Lexi Dorotinsky
Secretary-General, Charger CrisisMUN 2020
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Marissa Lehner
Outreach Director, Charger CrisisMUN 2020
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Rachel Clavette
Research Director, Charger CrisisMUN 2020
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Dr. Chris Haynes
Associate Professor
Political Science & National Security
University of New Haven
Advisory Board Member
Washington D.C. National Model United Nations
Event Details
Date - Sunday, Oct 25, 2020
Time - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location - Virtually on Zoom
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Registration
To Register for CrisisMUN, click here:
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Registration/Payment deadline: Mon, Oct 5, 2020
Late Payment deadline: Mon, Oct 19, 2020
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Costs
Student fee: $15 (check) or $18 (credit/debit) per student
Late Payment Student fee: $25 (check) or $28 (credit/debit) per student
School Fee: No Fee
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Payment Option 1
Mail Check
- Please make checks payable to: "University of New Haven"
- Mailing Address
Dr. Chris Haynes
54 South Broad Street, Unit 10
Milford, CT 06460
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Payment Option 2
Credit/Debit Card
- To pay by card, please click on this secure external link: HERE
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Contact Info
To inquire or for questions, please email:
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Background guides posted on Sept 1, 2020
Conference Layout​
Committee Topics
Theme: 2020: The Year of Perpetual Crisis
Committee 1: Security Council
- Topic: Crisis Surprise
- Committee Director: Rachel Clavette
- Presenter: Isabelle Lupinacci, Keyri Ambrocio
Committee 2: UN Environment Programme
- Topic: Crisis Surprise
- Committee Director: Alyssa Cashman
- Presenter: Alissa Davies
Keynote Speakers
- Dr. Howard Stoffer, Associate Professor of
National Security, University of New Haven
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Faculty Guides
- Dr. Robert Sanders
- Dr. Olena Lennon
Schedule
9:00-9:10 - Registration
9:10-9:50 - Opening ceremonies & keynote speaker
9:50-10:35 - Workshop
10:35-10:55 - Crisis Briefing
10:55-11:10 - Country meeting: Identify roles, plan strategy
11:10-11:50 - External meetings: discuss, formulate solutions
11:50-12:00 - Country meeting: Strategy
12:00-12:10 - Formal session: Speeches
12:10-1:00 - External meetings: crafting language, submit
1:00-1:30 - Lunch in Country groups
1:30-2:10 - External meeting: Addressing edits & resubmit
2:10-2:25 - Formal session: Speeches
2:25-2:40 - Group meeting: Identify/submit red line issues
2:40-3:50 - Formal session: Discuss/negotiate red line issues
3:50-4:00 - Break
4:00-4:20 - Formal session: Voting bloc
4:20-4:40 - Break
4:40-5:00 - Closing ceremonies and awards