NMUN IS COMING TO CHINA
Location: Xi'an, China
Conference Dates: 25-28 November 2008

The NCCA is pleased to announce that NMUN•China will be held in partnership with Northwestern Polytechnical University which celebrates its 70th anniversary in Xi'an, China this year. China also hosts the 2008 Olympics in August.

This innovative conference will include student participants from around the world and provides a unique opportunity for college students to experience NMUN abroad. The conference will be held in English and will be directed by expert NMUN staff.

NMUN • CHINA COMMITTEES:
GA Plenary
ECOSOC Plenary
Security Council
Special Session on Global Warming

For more information, click here.

Upcoming
NMUN Conferences:

NMUN•NY 2008
** 18 - 22 March 2008
Sheraton New York
** 22 - 26 April 2008
New York Marriott Marquis Hotel

NMUN•DC
31 October - 2 November

NMUN•CHINA
22 - 29 November 2008

eXTRAS –

Did you know that ... On February 1, 1946 Trygve Lie of Norway became the first Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Check it out ... The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) turns 18 this year. The four core principles of the Convention are:

- Non-discrimination;
- Devotion to the best interests of the child;
- The right to life, survival and development; and
- Respect for the views of the child.

To learn more about the 18th Anniversary of this important document visit www.unicef.org

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NMUN•DC HIGHLIGHTS

The November 2007 NMUN•DC conference was a great success. The NCCA/NMUN would like to congratulate its partners and looks forward to 2008.  Approximately 375 participants attended the three-day conference. In addition to interesting committees, the high caliber guest speakers also brought much praise from attendees particularly for Ambassador Pickering.  Washington, DC provided an excellent opportunity for delegates to prepare for NMUN•NY. 2008 NMUN•DC conference information will be available online in March.  

2007 NMUN•DC Guest Speakers
GA First Committee:  Wade Boese, Research Director and Peter Crail, Analyst Arms Control Association
GA Third Committee:  Allison Grunder, Director, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State
Security Councils: Joshua Smith, Research Associate, The Stimson Center
UNCTAD:  Terry Miller, Director, Center of International Trade and Economics, Heritage Foundation, Former U.S. Representative to ECOSOC
UNFPA:  Robert Engleman, Vice President for Programs, Worldwatch Institute
WHO:  Julie Fischer, Director, Global Health Security Program, The Stimson Center

2008 NMUN GRANT RECIPIENTS NAMED

Congratulations to the Brian John Hayden Grant Recipients for 2008:
Hawaii Pacific University, Indian River Community College, Saint Mary's University, Universidad del Valle de Mexico, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Vienna University and Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Wilson College, Yonsei University.

Involved with: Currently working on inter-agency coordination on PEPFAR-related issues.  Working to coordinate HIV/AIDS activities of the Centers for Disease Control, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, the Department of Defense, and the US Agency for International Development.  The most interesting aspect of my work is the dynamic country and environment I live and work in.  My colleagues are amazing professionals who I learn a great deal from, and Viet Nam is a dynamic and rapidly developing country with a great deal of history and a rich culture.  Of social significance, my husband and I joined an informal group of motorbike riders and we go out on our small mopeds on day trips outside of Ha Noi to explore the country-side and local villages…we have a blast!

NMUN History:            
I served as a delegate from the Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1998 (represented Norway).  In 1999, I served as Head Delegate and sat on the ICJ as a representative from the Netherlands.  In 2000, I became an Assistant Director for UNHCR and in 2001 and 2002, I served as Committee Director for the League of Arab States and the World Health Organization.  Because of full time employment overseas, I was unable to continue my involvement with NMUN.

What has NMUN meant to me?  The NMUN was my first authentic experience of college-level camaraderie.  I developed many strong relationships with individuals in my delegation (many of which are still my very good friends today), and made some lasting friendships with staff members in my latter years with NMUN.  Not only did I learn a great deal about the inner workings of the United Nations, but I was exposed to an extensive network of professionals and aspiring professionals.  Most of all, I believe that my involvement with NMUN has shaped my professional opportunities and experiences and has contributed to my successful career as an international development professional.
 
Contact details: mcsarraf@gmail.com
Web: www.worldwonders.wordpress.com; www.msarraf.com

EDITORS:
Rachel Holmes
JJ Stewart
2005 NMUN SG & DG

ALUMNI NEWS BRIEF ARCHIVES:

October 2007 - Vol. 1, No. 2

May 2007 - Vol. 1, No. 1

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