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Invitational
Model United Nations
for High School Students

August 21-23, 2009
Washington, DC

Welcome to the Invitational Model UN (IMUN) in Washington, DC at the Homewood Suites by Hilton and at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. The IMUN is a high school conference designed for high school students from around the world  (all sessions conducted in English). The conference will feature a keynote address by Ambassador Sally Shelton-Colby, former Deputy Secretary General of the OECD and former USAID Global Issues Director, a Security Council crisis simulation, three other large committees, and international participation.

FEES:

Registration fee is non-refundable.
All fees are due in full on July 21, 2009 and are not refundable after the deadline.

$25 registration fee (per institution)
$25 per delegate
$35 Independent delegate (no registration fee)

Housing
$164 per suite
Please note that each suite accommodates up to 5 delegates (three beds per room).

HOUSING:

Homewood Suites by Hilton
1475 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: 1-202-265-8000

IMUN 2009 housing will be arranged with the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Downtown Washington, DC. Overlooking Massachusetts avenue five blocks from the White House, the eight-story Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington D.C., offers apartment-style living in the heart of Washington, D.C. National landmarks and famous attractions, such as the White House and Smithsonian Institute, are within walking distance and the McPherson Square Metro station is three blocks away, providing access to the entire metropolitan area. From Ronald Reagan National Airport, guests can take a shuttle van, taxi or the Metro Blue Line for the four-mile trip to the hotel. Accommodations feature suites with separate living and sleeping quarters, a full kitchen, two televisions, and high-speed internet access.

Detailed Description

• Electronic programmable in-room safe

• Spacious suites featuring premium Tempur-Pedic beds

• Newly renovated full service kitchens including microwave, refrigerator, dishware and flatware

• Daily complimentary breakfast

• Spacious work desks and seating areas

• Complimentary high speed Internet access

• Complimentary daily newspapers

• Cable television with premium movie, news and sports channels

• Hairdryer

• Iron and ironing board

Housing at Homewood Suites will be arranged for you by Osgood Center staff. The deadline for arranging a hotel room as well as making full payment is July 21, 2009.

The Osgood Center has gathered an experienced staff. The Director General is Mike Aguilar, the Security Council Crisis Director is Kristy Mordhorst, and the Secretary General is Shelton Williams, President of the Osgood Center and ex officio board member of the National Collegiate Conference Association. Gaya Manukyan, the Osgood Center's Vice President of Program Development, is Chief of Staff and principal contact for IMUN.
gmanukyan@osgoodcenter.org.

IMUN Committees and Topics:

Security Council (Research Guide)

1. The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
2. Peace and security in Africa

General Assembly (Research Guide)

1. Relationship between global health and development
2. The Economics of Climate Change

General Assembly 1st Committee (Research Guide)

1. Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia
2. Establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms

General Assembly 3rd Committee (Research Guide)

1. Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (2008-2017);
2. The Right of a Child

View IMUN Country Matrix

To register for the conference, please fill out the registration form (in WORD DOCUMENT FORMAT), title it “Invitational Model UN & Name of your school” and return it to gmanukyan@osgoodcenter.org.

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