by Patrick Martin | Mar 14, 2025 | Turtle Bay
When I first learned about the tradition of “Name Days”—a celebration similar to a birthday whose timing is attached to a calendar of names—my first thought was naturally wondering when my name day would be. If I were named nearly anything other than Patrick, that...
by Nia Indelicato | Dec 4, 2018 | Two Point Two
[This post is a transcript of remarks delivered by the Secretary-General of the 2018 American Model United Nations Conference during the Closing Plenary Session.] Welcome to Tuesday! Congratulations—on making it here and for all you have accomplished. Over the course...
by Jacob P Torres | Oct 9, 2017 | Turtle Bay
The In Case You Missed It Series highlights news articles from the United Nations that are relevant to the topics being simulated at AMUN 2017. This AMUN Accords post covers selected news from the week of 2 October 2017. The General Assembly Plenary will be discussing...
by Jacob P Torres | Oct 2, 2017 | Turtle Bay
The In Case You Missed It Series will highlight news articles from the United Nations that are relevant to the topics being simulated at AMUN 2017. This AMUN Accords post covers selected news from the week of 25 September. The General Assembly Third Committee will be...
by Nia Indelicato | Jul 25, 2017 | Turtle Bay
An important characteristic of the United Nations is its ability to adapt to meet the needs of a changing world. As the world faces new challenges and states strive to meet new demands, the United Nation provides fora for discussion, logistic support and expertise to...
