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Recognition and Enrichment: Pace NYC Model United Nations 2011/2012 Year in Review

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

“I am honored that I participated in such a prestigious opportunity where I have gained valuable experience.” -Rumsha Zahid ’16, Pace University delegate at the 2012 National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York City It was a busy … Continue reading →

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New NYC Peace and Justice Studies Minor Provides Opportunity to Explore Common Model UN Topics in More Depth

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

As Fall 2012 registration nears, the newly created New York City Peace and Justice Studies (PJS) minor is becoming a popular choice among the Model UN students. Seven of the 11 students who traveled to the 2012 Geneva International Model … Continue reading →

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Pace Model UN Students Explore Complexities of International Law

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Drafting, negotiating and implementing international legal norms is lengthy and involved process, Pace University New York City Model UN students learned this week at the Geneva International Model UN (GIMUN) conference in Switzerland. “My committee illustrated the complexities of interpreting … Continue reading →

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Pace Model UNers Engage in Global Debate on Religious Freedom and Defamation

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Representing India, one of the world’s most religiously diverse countries, in simulated discussions on religious freedom and defamation was an “incredible, albeit at times difficult, experience” for Michael Zona ’13, one of the leaders of a Pace University delegation to … Continue reading →

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Pace Students Grapple with Economic Development Issues

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Pace University New York City students Cassandra Stimpson ’13 (pictured above) and Elena Marmo ’15 were recognized with “Special Mention” awards for their participation in a simulation of the UN General Assembly’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) this week at … Continue reading →

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Pace Students Learn about the Challenges of Poverty Reduction and Democratization

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

As a head delegate of the Pace University New York City Model United Nations program, Katie James ’14, of Farmingdale, Long Island, New York, acts as a leader, co-teacher and mentor to other student participants. She has won multiple awards … Continue reading →

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Head Delegate GIMUN2012 Blog: The Sweet French Connection

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Typically, during Model UN conferences, I am used to being amazed when others tell me where they are from. Germany, France, Belgium, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, India, it is all fascinating and intriguing. This time, it was me who was … Continue reading →

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Head Delegate GIMUN2012 Blog: Swiss Metro > MTA

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

When traveling to different cities, I  tend to compare them to New York. Whether it is coffee prices, the time it takes for the light to change or the conditions of the sidewalks, one is always better than the other. … Continue reading →

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Model United Nations, Geneva Style!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

“Smart young people,” tweeted UN Office at Geneva director-general Kassym-Jomart Tokayev after speaking to the introductory ceremony of the 13th Annual Geneva International Model UN conference (GIMUN) on Monday. “I firmly believe your voice is important to our work,” he … Continue reading →

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Head Delegate GIMUN2012 Blog: Switzerland, A Second Wind

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

As we arrived in Geneva after hours on a stuffy plane, our sleepless night drifted away as we witnessed the beauty of the city. All of the hours of applying, preparing, lectures, writing papers, packing and traveling paid off — … Continue reading →

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