Announcements
November 14th, 2007
The last handouts:
Chicago Phone Directory
Committee and Room Assignments
Chicago Transportation Guide
Arizona conference Schedule
November 1st, 2007
Download and print the class notes and include them in your binder.
Class Notes for Chicago 2007
This spreadsheet contains Chicago Committee Assignments, Room Assignments, our phone and e-mail directory and our schedule for Chicago.
Arizona @ Chicago
Countdown until Chicago
11/02 Social at Jelly's
11/03 Last Saturday Training - 404 N. Fremont
11/06 Last Tuesday Meeting - SSCI 206
11/09 Bake Sale on the Mall
11/10 Car Wash - Park & Speedway
11/13 Potluck, Binder Checks and Fees - Location TBA (ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY)
11/16 Leave for Chicago!
Fundraising Contract Stipulations
1. Paying dues of $25 per semester or $40 per year.
Fine: $20.00
2. Attending a minimum of 2 out of 4 percentage nights.
Fine: $20.00
3. Incurring no more than 2 unexcused absences during Tuesday meetings.
Fine: $50.00
4. Attending 14 hours of Saturday training sessions.
Fine: $50.00
5. Attending a minimum of two fundraising activities.
Fine: $60.00
6. Submitting seven letters to the letter campaign.
Fine: $40.00
October 2, 2007
Some research sources to get you started:
Chicago Handbooks
Chicago's Research Links
UN Wire Sign up for free, daily UN and international news updates.
New York Times Online Signing up is free.
BBC News Online
Reuters
UN News
17 September 2007
We meet again on Tuesday, same time, same place as always. Tomorrow is the last chance to pay dues without any late penalties.
Committee Assignments are posted! If you are displeased with your country or committee assignment or partner, let me know and I will try to work something out for you.
2007 Chicago Committee Assignments
We will begin formal debate on Tuesday; bring a copy of the rules with you to the meeting on Tuesday.
Long Form
Short Form
If you're checking the website periodically, you are AWESOME - my education in HTML was not in vain! See you Tuesday:) - Christina
13 September 2007
Our first social is September 14th!
This Saturday - 1st Debate Training
3 September 2007
Our next meeting is September 4th at 5pm in Social Sciences 206. This is the last chance to join for the fall semester. All those who plan to attend Chicago must attend this meeting!
Bring your clubs dues ($25 for the semester/$40 for the year) to secure your spot for Chicago.
Think about what committee/country you would like to represent in Chicago...we're doing Conference committee assignments this Tuesday.
21 August 2007
Thanks to all those who joined us for our first meeting! We will meet next on August 28, 2007 at 5pm at Espresso Art. Even if you weren't able to make the first meeting, join us next Tuesday to learn more about Model UN.
If you are considering attending the Chicago conference, I strongly urge you to look into flights RIGHT NOW! Check out kayak.com, farecast.com or any other budget travel website for the best deals.
Check out the Chicago conference website at AMUN.org to learn more about topics, committees and dates of the conference.
If you have any questions, you can contact me at jelly@email.arizona.edu.
14 August 2007
Join us for our first informational meeting on August 21, 2007 at 5pm at Espresso Art on University Blvd.
New to the U of A or to the club? Never had any experience with debate? No worries...Arizona Model UN is your chance to learn how to debate, gain insight into international diplomacy and fraternize with other enthusiastic lovers of global politics.
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