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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
Apr 28, 2016
For 37 consecutive years, Wright State's Model United Nations team has earned a delegation award at the national conference in New York City.
Apr 6, 2016
Wright State received a Distinguished Delegation award at the National Model United Nations Conference March 27-31.
Jan 28, 2016
Joshua Cummins, who has degrees in history and international and comparative politics from Wright State, received first-hand lessons on the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar during a fellowship.
May 20, 2015
Ohio House Speaker and Wright State grad Cliff Rosenberger read a commendation of professor Donna Schlagheck in the House chamber May 20.
Apr 14, 2015
Wright State’s Model UN Team received the Distinguished Delegation award and six Outstanding Position Paper awards at the national conference in New York City.
Mar 30, 2015
Kevin Smith, who bounced around the foster care system for nearly 10 years before being adopted, is poised to graduate and hopes to combine psychology with political science.
May 9, 2014
Wright State student and Model UN team leader Angie Loyd is passionate about human rights and international affairs.
Apr 14, 2014
Wright State's Model UN team wins top honors at the National Model United Nations Conference for the 35th consecutive year.
Jan 15, 2014
Visits to the Korean Demilitarized Zone and the Changdeokgung Palace as well as winning multiple international honors highlighted a trip to South Korea by Wright State’s Model UN team.
Dec 17, 2013
On Stefan Pugh’s office door is a plaque that reads “Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research,” a declaration not only of this professor’s remarkable accomplishments...
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