2013 Apr 10

Sixteen SUNY Oneonta students were recognized at the 2013 National Model United Nations Conference in New York City from March 24-28. More than 3,000 students representing 150-plus colleges and universities from almost 30 countries participated in the conference. This year's SUNY Oneonta delegation, representing Croatia, was one of 29 groups from around the world selected to receive the Distinguished Delegation Award at the end of the conference. This is a high honor, placing the Oneonta delegation in the top 10 percent of participants. Over the course of the spring semester, students prepared for the simulation by learning about Croatia's international and domestic politics, contemporary issues, and the United Nations' committee system and operating procedures. While in New York City, the students received a briefing from the Permanent Mission of Croatia to the United Nations. Once at the conference, they debated proposals put forth to address these issues from the perspective of diplomats of their assigned country. Members of SUNY Oneonta's award-winning 2013 Model UN delegation include: