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Model United Nations Program
On this page:
- What We Are
- What We Do
- Meet the Team
- Join the Team
- Contact Information
- Alumni Association
- Give to Model U.N.
- Photo Gallery
- News
What We Are
The Wright State University Model United Nations program is internationally renowned, with over 40 years of consecutive awards at National Model UN.
More than a club, and more than a class, it is a team built on hard work, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to excellence. The Model United Nations program at Wright State is built around a three-credit-hour spring semester course in Political Science. PLS 4860/6860 emphasizes skills of teamwork, problem-solving, diplomacy, public speaking, technical writing, and researching.
Team members are chosen each Fall Semester based on a written application and an oral interview. Model UN is open to students in good academic standing from all majors and colleges. No previous experience is required. Your success as a team member is based on the improvement of your writing skills, speaking abilities, attendance, and ability to portray another country's policy in a simulation.
Model U.N.: A tradition of excellence
What We Do
The seminar is used to prepare students for the Dayton Model UN Conference (DAYMUNC) held at Sinclair Community College in February, and the National Model United Nations Conference (NMUN) held in New York City.
Universities from around the world are each assigned a country to represent at the conference dealing with various topics and issues. During the class, students develop research techniques and master the skills of public speaking, negotiation, and technical writing that are essential to diplomacy.
Each year the NMUN conference has grown in size and international participation. More than 5,200 students from more than 400 colleges and universities from nearly 30 countries around the world have taken part in recent NMUN conferences.
The Model U.N. experience is a unique academic experience at Wright State. Model UN promotes self-confidence, public speaking, writing, researching, and diplomatic skills, all of which are vital qualities for any future career.
To learn more read Model UN: 'A tradition of excellence' in the Wright State Newsroom.
Meet the Team
Faculty Advisors
Vaughn Shannon, Ph.D.
Department:
Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies
Title:
Professor, Int'l and Comparative Politics
Address:
Allyn Hall 359, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Phone:
Email:
Liam Anderson, Ph.D.
Department:
Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies
Title:
Professor, Political Science
Address:
Allyn Hall 355, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Phone:
Email:
Head Delegates
- Eliza Hendrix (hendrix.25@wright.edu )
- Brad Klingbeil (klingbeil.3@wright.edu )
Join the Team
The application process is now open until end of day Friday, October 11, 2024. Please open the ModelUNflier (PDF) for the Qualtrics application link.
Applicants will be informed of their status by Wednesday, October 16, so they can register for spring classes under PLS 4860 (undergraduates) or PLS 6860 (graduate students).
Contact Information
Model United Nations
c/o Wright State University
School of Social Sciences and International Studies
378 Allyn Hall
Dayton, OH 45435-0001
937-775-2942
Vaughn Shannon, Ph.D. and Liam Anderson, Ph.D., Faculty Advisors
Model U.N. on Social Media
Alumni Association
Welcome to Alumni Notes. All alumni of Wright State University Model United Nations Program can view or submit alumni notes at any time. You may submit your own class note by e-mailing your name, MUN class year, and any relevant information about your life and career, including marriages, births announcements, and accomplishments, along with associated pictures. For more information, please see our official Model UN Alumni Facebook page.
"The Wright State Model UN experience was the best experiences of my time at WSU. The critical-thinking, research and public speaking skills I acquired have helped me succeed in my career. I continue to serve as a member and board member of the Model UN Alumni Association because the experience continues to pay dividends for my professional development. I'd also encourage other former members to get involved with the work of the Association."
William "Bill" P. Murphy, EDFP
Assistant City Manager, City of Piqua
Executive Director, Grow Piqua Now
wpmurphy@yahoo.com
Give to Model U.N.
Due to the rising costs of participating in the five-day conference in New York City, the program has recently had to reduce the number of students who can participate. Your gift to the MUN Program Fund will help increase the endowment and will enable more students to participate each year. Please consider impacting MUN students' lives and make your gift to the Wright State Model United Nations Program today.
Testimonials
"There is no other place to work in the world like the daily environment that exists working in Washington, D.C. The research, negotiation, and presentation skills we learned as members of the Wright State University Model United Nations team prepared us both to build successful careers in Washington in the corporate, political, and government jobs we've held over the years. So that this tradition of excellence in developing our next leaders may continue, please consider a gift to the Wright State University Model United Nations Program Fund."
Eric M. Leckey and Christopher A. Royse
Co-Chairs, Wright State Model United Nations Program Fund
“Over the years, Wright State’s MUN program has built a winning tradition. The challenges and rewards of teamwork, learning to compromise and negotiate, and awareness of the numerous issues of the 21st century are among the many important skills MUN students carry into their future careers."
Donna Schlagheck
Annual Giving Societies
- $1,500 Model United Nations Delegate
- $5,000 Model United Nations Ambassador
- $10,000 Model United Nations Honorable Delegate
- $25,000* Model United Nations Distinguished Delegate
- $100,000* Model United Nations Outstanding Delegate
*If you are interested in making a gift of $25,000 or more, please contact Colleen Lampton-Brill, University Advancement at 937-775-4921.
Photo Gallery
News
Jul 1, 2024
Wright State seniors Marwah Almuzoughi and Amana Koeller got a taste for what a life in public service might look like through the NEW Leadership program.
Apr 2, 2024
Wright State’s Model U.N. team received an Outstanding Delegation Award and eight students won individual awards at the 2024 National Model United Nations Conference in New York City.
Feb 12, 2024
Wright State students won nine committee awards, three best-in-committee paper awards and best overall at the 31st Dayton Model United Nations Conference.
Jul 7, 2023
Lilith Holloway, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in French and international studies, will teach English as a second language in France as a Fulbright scholar.
Apr 10, 2023
For the 43rd consecutive year, the Wright State Model United Nations program won a team award at the Nation Model U.N. conference in New York City.
Feb 24, 2023
Wright State students won numerous awards at the 30th Dayton Model United Nations Conference.
Apr 11, 2022
Wright State's Model United Nations team earned the top honor at the intercollegiate National Model U.N. Conference in New York City.
Sep 21, 2021
We tracked down former members of one of Wright State’s most prestigious and award-winning legacies to reflect on their experience and how it has shaped who they are today.
May 21, 2021
Wright State alumnus Csongor Bajnoczki published research on the lack of diversity in governmental COVID-19 task forces.
Apr 5, 2021
Four Wright State Model UN students also won Outstanding Position Paper Awards and three students won Outstanding Delegates in Committee Awards.
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