“You can be catalysts for change…as leaders of the future, you can come up with innovative approaches to help confront the challenges facing the global community.”
— UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, March 2008.
Pace NYC Model UN: 2018/2019 Year in Review
Pace University New York City Model United Nations students demonstrated diplomatic excellence at three conferences this year: Pace students received five awards at the 2018 National Model UN conference in Washington DC (NMUN DC). Read more about their experience...
Why the UN “doesn’t just”…
As a first semester Pace University Model United Nations student, attending the 2019 National Model UN conference in New York City (NMUN NY) and representing Nigeria was definitely a learning experience. In the class at the beginning of the semester I wasn’t exactly...
From Pace University Classroom to the United Nations General Assembly Hall
Imagine being given the most precious metal that ever existed and being told that you have less than 3 days to write, negotiate, and vote with over 100 other delegations to prevent losing this metal. Now, imagine that metal being the Earth. That is exactly how my...
Learning to Collaborate in Large Groups
I was not sure what to expect from the 2019 National Model United Nations conference in New York City (NMUN NY). We had been well prepared for the rules of procedure, thanks to Dr. Bolton and the head delegates. But what was new to me was how we would be collaborating...
Surprises in the Security Council
This semester, I had the amazing opportunity to represent China in a simulation of the Security Council at the Model United Nations conference in Rome (MUN Rome)! While it was exciting, it came with its share of challenges. My delegation partner and I prepared for the...
Model UN Teaches Research, Writing and Speaking Skills
Model United Nations is a great class to take for many reasons. The class, and the intercollegiate conference we attend each semester, helps us develop skills that we can use in the real world, including our careers. This class has taught me much in the three...
Outsider in US Tries to Become an Insider at the UN
As an outsider in the USA, I have struggled to fit in. Back in China, I was a pretty social person. However, when I came to the US, to experience the real Western and American social customs and culture, my attitude changed. I felt like it’s not about your attitude...
Learning to Represent Others’ Interests
With every new course or experience, one can expect an array of challenges. Attending the 2019 National Model United Nations conference in New York City (NMUN NY) this spring and representing Nigeria threw some pretty significant challenges my way. At some points, I...
Becoming a Strong Advocate for Global Awareness
It is unbelievable to me that this semester was my last time taking Model United Nations as an undergraduate student. There is so much to remember and reflect on from this program that has guided me to new perspectives. Having participated in two conferences in New...
Head Delegate Selection 2019
There are openings for the position of head delegate for the Pace University New York City Model United Nations program, starting in Fall 2019 semester. For more information, please download this information packet and application. Both current and past Model UN...
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New York, NY 10038
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