Model United Nations Conference
RAMMUNC I is a model United Nations conference for high school students looking to learn more about global issues, practice public speaking and explore what VCU has to offer.
The conference is organized and led by VCU’s Model United Nations club, RAMMUN, and is sponsored by the College of Humanities and Sciences. It is held in person in the heart of downtown Richmond at VCU’s Monroe Park campus.
Students will spend two days debating topics ranging from the ethics of surveillance technology to the impacts of rising sea levels and climate change. Students will meet in committee sessions, create and share resolutions, race around VCU in a scavenger hunt, attend a movie and game night, and make friends from other Virginia high schools.
Committees
Each student will be placed in a committee that focuses on a specific set of topics, and assigned a person or nation to represent in that committee. The committees offered at RAMMUNC I are:
- General Assembly First Committee: Disarmament and International Security (DISEC)
- General Assembly Third Committee: Social Cultural and Humanitarian (SOCHUM)
- Specialized Agency: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
- Specialized Agency: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
- Crisis Simulation: World War I
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of debate, teamwork and fun!
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditionally, MUN teams from high schools compete in conferences. However, we welcome individual delegates to register who are not associated with a high school or MUN club!
RAMMUNC I is a conference dedicated to learning, and we are thrilled to have first-time MUN delegates! However, we strongly recommend that you come to the conference with a basic understanding of parliamentary procedure so you can fully participate in debate.
A great way to stay up-to-date is to follow our Instagram, @rammunc. You can also find all RAMMUNC I information on our website.
Our conference runs for two days, from April 19-20, 2024. Check-in starts at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and the first committee session ends at 9:30 p.m. On Saturday, activities start at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 9:45 p.m.
You can always send us an email at modelunatvcu@gmail.com.