BUMUN 2024 High School Conference Information
The Benedictine University Model United Nations (BUMUN) High School Conference will take place on the campus of Benedictine Univeristy, in Lisle, IL, November 16-17, 2024.
Why Attend The BUMUN High School Conference?
Benedictine University’s program is one of just five with over 50 years of continuous participation in the National Model United Conference in New York City, the largest United Nations simulation in the world. For the past decade, our program has gained wide recognition with consistently outstanding performance, receiving multiple Outstanding and Distinguished Delegation, Outstanding Position Paper, and Best Delegate in Committee Awards during that time.
Our alumni are dedicated and experienced NMUN participants. Many have served on NMUN staff after graduating. They, along with current Benedictine Model United Nations students and leaders, will run the sessions in a professional manner, ensuring your students a rewarding educational experience.
Like all United Nations simulations, our Conference offers the chance to deliberate and understand complex global issues through the lens of a different state’s political, security, economic and cultural perspective. It provides a platform to develop skills in public speaking, negotiation and compromise, and policy writing in a uniquely exhilarating environment.
What Makes Our Conference Different?
We offer the opportunity of a two-day simulation in the fall. This will provide delegates with an opportunity to have a full committee experience, from crafting meaningful resolutions on their topics to experiencing complete voting procedures. Such is not possible in a one-day setting.
How Much Will it Cost?
Our goal always has been and remains to make it easy for any school to attend. This year, we again offer three tiers of school enrollment: $350 for up to 10 delegates, $600 for up to 20, and $750 up to 30. Additional delegates over 30 will be $20 each.
Payment for will be due by October 18 (please let us know if this is a problem for your school and we will work with you). Final registration deadline is October 11.
STUDENTS: if your school does not have a Model UN club, you may still attend! Any group of four students may form a delegation. Please contact us for details on registration as an independent student group!
How is the Conference Structured?
There will be several small committees, including Security Council (priority for Security Council will be given to early registrants), the number depending on the number of registrants. You may specify a regional preference when registering for the conference.
The conference will run from 8am – 5pm on the first day, and 8am – 4pm on the second day. There will be a one-hour lunch break. Further details to come soon.