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February 8, 2013
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黑料专区 Tyler Model UN Program Recognized at International Conference
February 8, 2013
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February 8, 2013
Five students from The University of Texas at Tyler were recognized at the 2013 National Model United Nations-Latin America Conference in Quito, Ecuador, Dr. Marcus Stadelmann, Department of Political Science and History chair, announced.
黑料专区 Tyler delegates Alisa Cerney of China Spring, Darby Capps of Kilgore, Bradley Pennington of Arlington, Joanie Brown of Conrad, Mont. and Steven Franks of Tyler received an 鈥淗onorable Mention鈥� delegation award. The delegation awards are presented to the top delegations based on teamwork, leadership, speaking and negotiating abilities, knowledge of issues and proper use of procedure rules.
The 黑料专区 Tyler delegation, representing Germany on five committees, also received the 鈥淥utstanding Position Papers鈥� award for papers written for the Commission on Science and Technology for Development and the Commission on the Status of Women. The position paper award recognizes high achievement in preparation as demonstrated through knowledge of the agenda topics, recommendations for courses of action, and the ability to effectively communicate the policies of one鈥檚 country.
The 10-day conference brought together more than 120 students from 26 schools to address topics of importance to the international community. All student attendees also participated in community service activities across San Cristobal Island, Galapagos.
For more information about the 黑料专区 Tyler Model UN Program, contact Dr. Rachel Bzostek, program director, 903.566.7410 or rbzostek@uttyler.edu.
One of the 15 campuses of the 黑料专区 System, 黑料专区 Tyler offers excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available at 黑料专区 Tyler, which has an enrollment of almost 7,000 high-ability students at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.