University of Pittsburgh Model United Nations

General Information

When and Where?

The Model United Nations Simulation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2011.

University of Pittsburgh
William Pitt Union
3959 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

What is Model United Nations?

Model UN is a simulation of the sessions of the United Nations. This is an opportunity for students to apply prior research and studies in a real-world context and practice diplomacy, negotiating, and resolution writing.

2011 PittMUN High School Conference Assemblies

7.1   Security Council
7.2   GA 1: Disarmament and International Security (Novice)
7.3   Economic and Social Council
7.4   U.N. Environmental Programme
7.5   League of Arab States
7.6   U.N. Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

The scenarios and issues for discussion/debate appear in the 2011 Manual.

Tentative Schedule

All sessions will be in the William Pitt Union

8:30 a.m.	Registration
9:00 a.m.	Introduction/Announcements
9:30 a.m.	Committee Meetings
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Staggered lunch schedule
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.	Committee meetings continue
4:30 p.m.	General Assembly
5:00 p.m.	Dismissal

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE EXPECTED TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.
If your school cannot do this, please do not register.

Position Papers Optional

A well-crafted position paper can serve as an excellent preparatory tool for Model U.N. participants. It helps guide preparation and research among members of a delegation. The position paper will outline your countryā€™s policies regarding topics that will be discussed in your Committee.

Please note that PittMUNā€™s policy regarding position papers has changed from previous years. Position papers are no longer required from all delegates. Position papers will be optional but will be considered for an award. The top three position papers will be recognized at closing ceremonies with the top paper receiving the Clarke Thomas Memorial Award.

In order to be considered for an award position papers must be emailed to pittmodelunitednations@gmail.com no later than October 17, 2011. A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the position paper. Delegates should not assume that the paper has been received until the sender receives this confirmation. In order to be considered position papers must adhere to all of the following requirements.

PLEASE TAKE CARE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
See pages 26-27 of the manual. Last year a significant number of position papers were disqualified because students did not follow the directions.

If for some reason, your students cannot email, please send everything together via FAX to:
412-648-2199
ATTN: Luz Amanda Hank.

Dress Code

We are requiring that all delegates dress in a manner befitting international diplomats. The rule of thumb for professional attire at Pitt's Model United Nations is Western business attire.¯ Because of a few problems last year, we will reiterate: no denim (including skirts), no spaghetti straps (shoulders and upper arms must be covered), skirts must be knee length, no athletic shoes, and the young men must wear shirts and ties. Teachers may copy this dress code and send it home to parents.

Please be aware that if a student does not dress appropriately, it will be at the discretion of Pitt Model UN as to whether or not the student can participate in the program.