Invitation - MUN at UC Davis

Davis Model United Nations Conference | 13th Annual Session
May 16 – 17, 2015 | davismun.org
Secretary General
Alexandra Armacost
Secretaries General
Emeritus
Regan Clark
(2003)
Catharine Myung
(2004-2005)
Nicole Quenelle
(2006)
Kevin Gong
(2007)
Brandon Taylor
(2008)
Holly Zhao
(2009)
Dayanita Ramesh
(2010)
Golzar Ansari
(2011)
Kirstin Turney
(2012)
Megan Nguyen
(2013)
Reginne Ang
(2014)
Dear Advisors and Delegates,
It is with great pleasure that Model United Nations at UC Davis
invites you to our 13th annual Davis Model United Nations
Conference. DMUNC will be held on May 16th – 17th, 2015 at the
University of California, Davis campus.
The Conference Secretariat, Staff and I are committed to providing
delegates with a constructive, thought-provoking, and overall
worthwhile conference.
The Davis Model United Nations Conference has always striven to
coordinate an enjoyable conference for delegates of all levels
Regardless of experience, delegates have always been eager and
enthusiastic students who are prepared to use their skills in diplomacy
and debate to simulate U.N. committees and pass resolutions.
Thank you for expressing interest in our conference and what we
hope will be an unforgettable DMUNC experience for all delegates.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or
concerns. We look forward to your participation in our conference.
Respectfully yours,
Alexandra Armacost
Secretary General
Davis Model United Nations Conference 2015
[email protected]
Conference Secretariat
Alexandra Armacost
Secretary-General
[email protected]
Bhumika Kukreja
Director General
[email protected]
Hannah Neil
USG of Delegate Services
[email protected]
Megan Nguyen
USG of Public Relations
[email protected]
Alex Lee
USG of Financial Affairs
[email protected]
Nida Ahmed
USG of Committees
[email protected]
Raphael Opon
Chief of Staff
[email protected]
Shalmali Joshi
USG of Technology
[email protected]
David Robinson
Crisis Director
[email protected]
Brendan O’Brien
Historical Cabinet Simulation
[email protected]
Conference Logistics
Dates & Schedule
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
Registration………….…….7:45am-10:00am
Opening Ceremony…….…...8:30am-9:15am
Session I…………………..9:30am-12:30pm
Lunch……………………..12:30pm-1:45pm
Session II……………..……1:45pm-4:15pm
Break…………………….....4:15pm-4:45pm
Advisors Meeting………………...…5:00pm
Session III…………...……..4:45pm-6:45pm
Dinner…………………..…7:00pm-8:30pm
Delegate Social……………8:30pm-11:00pm
Sunday, May 17th 2015
Session IV……………9:00am-11:00am
Lunch...…………..…11:00am-12:15pm
Session V……....…….12:15pm-1:15pm
Advisors Meeting……....……..12:30pm
Closing Ceremony…….1:30pm-2:30pm
Committees
Large Committees (50-80 delegates)
UN Environmental Programme (UNEP
Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN)
Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
Medium Committees (30 to 50 delegates)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO)
UN Outer Space Agency (UNOSA)
Small Committees (20 to 30 delegates)
UN Security Council* (UNSC)
UN Internal Review Committee*
Organization of American States (OAS)
Specialized Committees
American Civil War*
Weimar Republic*
Northern Expedition*
*Committees that will have crisis topics during debate.
Timeline
November 24, 2014
Early registration begins
February 9, 2015
Topic synopses released
January 24, 2015
Normal registration begins
Fee increase
Country assignments will begin to be released
March 15, 2015
Late registration begins
Fee increase
April 25, 2015
Last day for late school registration
May 9, 2015
Position papers due via email at 11:59 PM, PST
May 12, 2015
Last day for late delegate registration
May 16-17, 2015
Davis Model United Nations Conference 2015
Registration
The registration process will be online at http://goo.gl/P4Z4Ou . All major credit cards (via
Paypal account), as well as checks, will be accepted.
Check payments are enforced by postmark. Please make checks payable to Model United
Nations at UC Davis. Do not send cash via post.
Mailing address:
Model United Nations at UC Davis
CSI Box #179
Memorial Union, 4th floor
One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
For day of conference registration, cash, check and all major credit cards will be accepted.
All fees are non-refundable. Delegations will not be allowed to participate in DMUNC
without payment.
School Registration Fees:
Early registration: $55.00 (November 24 – January 23, 2015)
Normal registration: $60.00 (January 24 – March 14, 2015)
Late registration: $70.00 (March 15, 2015 – April 25, 2015)
Day of conference: $75.00 (May 16, 2015)
Delegate Fees (per delegate):
Early registration: $45.00 (November 24 – January 23, 2014)
Normal registration: $50.00 (January 24 – March 14, 2015)
Late registration: $60.00 (March 15, 2015 – May 12, 2015)
Day of conference: $65.00 (May 16, 2015)
Country assignments
Country assignments will be sent via e-mail. In order to maximize your school’s chances
of receiving a requested country, please register and send the payment (if paying by check)
as soon as possible. Please continue checking our website for updates.
Research
Laptops, pre-written resolutions, and laminates will absolutely not be permitted in committee. Delegates in
possession of prohibited items are subject to disqualification and dismissal.
Position papers
Position papers are required to be eligible for awards. If a delegate’s paper is emailed by
Friday, May 8th, at 11:59 PM PST, they are eligible for all awards and their paper will be
returned to them in committee. If a delegate’s paper is turned in after the designated
deadline, they will be eligible for all awards, excluding the Research Award. We cannot
guarantee that their papers will be returned to them, as chairs may not have adequate time
for grading. The appropriate email addresses will be posted on our website.
Additional notes
Committees and schedule are tentative, as the Secretariat are still in the process of
finalizing details. Any changes made will be posted on our website,
http://www.davismun.org, and advisors will also be notified via email. Please contact the
Secretary General, Alexandra Armacost, for any questions or concerns.