Class: Dec 13th Israeli/Palestinian Relations

Hi Everyone!

Glad to be back in Taiwan!

So our next KMUN class on Monday will be on Palestinian Israeli Relations. If you have time look up one article about recent news with Israeli Palestine relations. Grace will be giving a presentation on past Israeli history since the establishment of the Israeli state and Terry will be giving one on recent Israeli history. Then we'll have a discussion on the diplomatic state of this issue.

The Israeli/Palestinian issue has been a contentious issue for decades and has proven to be one of the most difficult diplomatic situations on the world arena. At World MUN 2010 the Yom Kippur war between the Israeli state and surrounding nations was a topic for the HGA, and the ramifications of decisions made during that assembly still shape relations in the middle east today. As many of you no doubt have discovered in the last class, the relationship of Israel with their surrounding nations, and particularly concerning their actions/inactions towards Palestine, is cited as one of the major reasons for tensions between the Middle East and Israeli supporters on the world arena, and is frequently used as a focal point for Islamic extremism.

I look forward to seeing you guys here!

Time: 2010 Dec 13 (Mon) 7PM~9PM (We're starting a bit later this time)
Location: KMU  N110
Topic: Israeli/Palestinian Relations



Best,
Grace.  



Ps: Next Class will be a mock MUN. Our agenda for that mock MUN will be discussed in this class and you will be representing the nations you presented in the last MUN class.

Sunday Movie, Monday Position Paper

Hi y'all,

As you might be aware, we have study groups every Sunday Night (except for exams week). So Sunday, sort of as a celebration after midterms, we'll be watching The Interpreter, directed by Sidney Pollack.

 

The Interpreter Movie and Discussion

Time: 2010 Nov 14th, 6pm~9pm

Location: Kaohsiung Medical University NB117

The movie is about an interpreter working in the UN, who overhears a plot to assassinate a president. She is put under the scrutiny of the Secret Service as they try to find the assassins. It's exciting, moving, thought provoking, and garnished with Nichole Kidman's impeccable style. 

As this is a study group session, there will be an intro and discussion afterwards. Please feel free to bring friends and dinner!

The following Monday we will have a class on how to Write Position Papers and Research. This should be vital  those who are planning to attend WMUN with us and more importantly, the recent Island MUN delegations!

How to Write Position Papers and Conduct Research

Time: 2010 Nov 15th (Monday) 18:00~20:30

Location: Kaohsiung Medical University NB117

Best,

Grace.

2010 10/25 Rules of Procedure Class

things to report: Our next class, and Island MUN registration

Rules of Procedure Class

Time: 2010. Oct 25 (Mon) 6~8:30pm

Location: KMU N217

Knowing the Rules of Procedures is important for participating in a MUN event. If you know the rules of the game, you know how to play. This class will help you understand the procedure of a MUN meeting and the basic rules all delegates must follow. You can check out the ROP for WMUN2010 here http://www.worldmun.org/worldmun-rules. 

So how will you use this?

Join us at IMUN!

www.islandmun.org

About Island Model UN 2010     November 27th to 28th

“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”

    在全球化的今天，我們不斷地從報章雜誌、電視上或各種演講場合中，聽到或讀到各式各樣對「國際觀」這樣一個概念的所做的定義或解說。或許國際觀從來就不是一種能力，而是一種想要了解世界和各種人文風情的欲望和衝動。當Steve Jobs在2005年的史丹佛畢業生演講的最終重複覆誦道“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”時，才發現即便在這個紛亂多元的時代裡，我們所需要做的，也不過是找回當初在海灘上種花那種好奇心、想像力及近乎愚昧的謙懷。求知若渴，虛心若愚。


    台灣的模聯正在成長及茁壯當中，我們需要更多有著這樣信念的朋友們的加入。因此我們決定回到原點，以提供初學者熟悉模擬會議及能力發揮的平台為宗旨，在今年的11/27及11/28兩天，舉行第一屆臺北大學世界島模擬聯合國會議。


    在宣傳及其他服務上，我們採用中文及簡潔的說明，方便第一次接觸或剛接觸模聯不久的朋友們了解及報名；而在會議場上，我們則仍以毫不馬虎的態度，謹守著模擬聯合國會議的基本精神及型式，以英文作為會場官方語言，並提供專業的Study Guide編輯、完整的會議流程及議規，以力求會議場上模擬的真實度。


    因此，我們誠摯地邀請您在11/27、11/28兩天，共同參與世界島模擬聯合國會議。不論您的目是增強外語能力、或是為了了解國際議題，甚至只是想認識來自四面八方的朋友，我們都歡迎您藉著這次的會議中，找到實現夢想的方向和可能。同時，我們也歡迎老朋友的加入及指教。


IMUN的基本價值及方向：

1.      提供大學生實際接觸及了解國際事務的機會；

2.      更有效地在北大校園內推廣模聯；

3.      作為校際模聯社的資訊交流平台；

4.      提供校際模聯初學者基礎練習的管道；

5.      為模聯在台灣的發展盡一份心力。

 

也因此IMUN必須具有下列的特性：

1.      宣傳與交流性質；

2.      給予初學者必要的協助及建議；

3.      嚴謹的會議模擬及程序；

4.      收費及其他門檻要求相對低廉及簡單；

5.      素材上著重傳統議題的再架構；

6.      友善及貼心的會場服務；

7.      開放及彈性的準備程序。

報名費:NT$600(含保證金200元，活動結束退還)

Registration deadline Nov. 10th

A delegation can be comprised of 2~3 people. If you're interested in joining a delegation with us please reply to this e-mail stating your name and phone number.

2010 Oct 11th Speech Training

Hi y'all,

The results of the recent poll are out! And It seems that Monday night is the best time for most people! So our class time has been formally changed to every Monday night, 6~8:30 PM, at CS311. Study groups are now set on Sunday night, 6~8:30 PM. We'll be reading the book Understanding the global experience : becoming a responsible world citizen and doing other activities as well. Further info about the study group will be given during this Monday's class.

Speech is an important component of the Model United Nations experience. The ability to keep your audience's attention and interest is an important ability in this information packed age. This week's class will be on Speech Training, with some speech activities and study group assignments. See you there!

Topic: Speech Training
Time: Monday, October 11th, 18:00~20:30
Location: KMU CS311

Best,
Grace

2010 Oct 5th Intoduction to the United Nations

Hi y'all


This Wednesday's KMUN class we'll be Introducing the United Nations: How it is organized and how it functions. We'll also be doing World MUN recruitment (www.worldmun.org) and an Expression Training Activity (that means ACTING! Whoot!), so head on over!

Class: Introduction to the United Nations

Time: 2010 Oct 6th, 18:00~20:30

Location: KMU CS311

Best,

Grace

ps. If you'd like to join our 2011 WMUN team to Singapore but aren't able to attend this meeting, please write to us for further details.

2nd Class and Study Group Time Survey

9/29 Class: The Last King of Scotland

Dear all,

So our next class on Wednesday will be a movie and discussion. 

We'll be watching The Last King of Scotland 最後的蘇格蘭王 and discussing. Feel free to look up the background of the movie if you'd like to come prepared!

Since the film runs two hours and we'd like to have sufficient time to do a foreword (so you'd have a better idea of what to notice throughout the film) and a good discussion afterwards, this time we start at 5:30pm. 

Time-- September 29th (Wed) 17:30~20:30 (Bring your dinner along!)

Location-- KMU CS312 (changed)

And remember, our Orientation is the next night! September 30th (Thur) 18:00~20:30! We just bought some great food from Costco, there'll be special guests from NCKU MUN (成大模聯) and we'll also be having some fun games and sizzling salsa! So join us and bring your friends!

Yours,

Grace.

ps. Don't like our website design? Sign up to both become a member and our Official Tech personnel!

迎新改時間地點 Orientation Time and Location Change

Due to the time and location being already occupied, and wishing to give you the best orientation experience, the KMUN Orientation is now being held on

Thursday, September 30th 6PM~8:30PM at CS311(changed again, sorry!)

The program that day will include:

*An Introduction to our club and planned events for the year

*World Model United Nations 2011 in Singapore registration call!

*Special dishes from different regions will be available, including peculiar tasting Masala tea brought back from India by our Vice President Maxine. We at KMUN try to bring you only the most authentic of exotic tastes!

*Games and Dance

*Member Signup!

• This is an opportunity to dress up! If you do not have formal wear casual wear would be fine as well.

• If you're interested in joining us at World Model United Nations (www.worldmun.org) next March, attend our orientation for further info or call us at 0927424907 (Grace). Signup for the KMUN team ends in October as we'll be starting training sessions. Each school is only allowed to send one delegation of up to 20 people to WMUN, and we have a membership priority.

Thank you for your patience!

Video Introducing Model United Nations

September 15th Class: Officer Recruitment

• Dear all,

We're excited to announce that the KMUN class time is out! Our designated club class time will be

Wednesday Night, 6:00~8:30 PM at NB117

This Wednesday's (Sept 15th) class is designated as Officer Recruitment. This will include:

• KMUN Mission Intro
• Club Structure and Officer Duties Orientation
• Meeting club members + Membership sign-up
• Officer Recruitment

As we're still a young club, we very much need the support of all our members! We're currently looking for officers for the following departments as either Director, Deputy Director(s) or both.

Public Relations 公關     Information 資訊 Academic 學術 Publicity 美宣 

Activities 活動 Secretariat 文書 Treasurer 總務

You may fill out the application attached in this letter and print it out, or come that day and fill out an application form on the spot! Please don't be shy as we need manpower to help our club provide the best experience for everyone! Even if you're not planning on applying for officer we'd still like you to join us and get a feel of what KMUN is about!

• Membership fees are 400NTD/semester. Sign up for membership is available (on 9/15) but not required for this class - official membership registration is on September 30th (Thur).

• Remember, our Club Orientation Party is on September 30th (Thur) at N109!

• KMUN Members are also invited to visit NCKU (成功大學) on September 21st for their club orientation! More details in class.

    Hope you have an inspiring, exciting new school year!

Sincerely,

KMUN President

Grace En-Tien Chang