Welcome to CMUNCE! January 15-18, 2009
Update: April 26, 2009
Preparations for CMUNCE 2010 are underway! Check back around June 1st or email info@cmunce.org for more information.
Update: January 20, 2009We sincerely apologize for the circumstances at closing ceremonies. The fire alarm was an unforeseeable and unprecedented event and we regret the confusion which ensued because we were unable to get back into Lerner Hall. Facilities has traced the problem to a water pipe that burst in another building which held the main alarm panels. As a result of a short circuit to that panel, several buildings had fire alarms go off. Because of this massive failure, the alarm could not be shut off in the building itself as the problem was not inherent to Lerner.
We are very sorry to not be able to recognize all award winning delegates as well as every single delegate for their hard work during the conference. Unfortunately, circumstances at closing did not allow us to do so.
A list of award winning delegates has been sent to all advisors and head delegates and is also available here. Although most chairs were able to find their delegates and give out the awards, there are some exceptions. As a result, new awards will be mailed to all delegates.
We would also like to congratulate Princeton High School who won our Best Delegation award this year. Princeton High's delegates exhibited a level of excellence and dedication to debate in each and every committee that is commendable.
Again, we would like to sincerely apologize for the abrupt ending to closing and as a small thank you to all schools for their patience and support, we will be mailing a photo CD of the slide show to all delegations. This will be included with the awards packet.
Congratulations Delegates! We look forward to seeing you next year.
Update: January 14, 2009Although weather reports predict light snow on Thursday, January 15, all public transportation in New York City will be operational and the conference will commence on schedule promptly at 6 pm. Schools expecting travel delays should contact Maria Insalaco, USG Public Relations, and we will accommodate you when you arrive.
Update: December 6, 2008Information on the Friday morning tours have been posted. Please click here for details or visit our Forms and Documents page for that and other important CMUNCE information.
If your students are interested in the tour events on Friday, please email us at info@cmunce.org with your preferences marked on the tours document no later than Monday, December 15 to guarantee available spots.
Update: November 20, 2008Please visit Forms and Documents to view the Delegate Code of Conduct, the Midnight Crisis Policy, and the Position Paper guidelines.
*Note: Delegates must email Position Papers to their respective committees by December 15th. Committee emails can all be found on the individual committee pages.
Update: November 17, 2008
Background guides are now online!
Any problems accessing the guides please e-mail info@cmunce.org
Update: October 7, 2008
CMUNCE 2009 Registration Closed
Thanks to all the schools that registered. Committee assignments and additional information will be available October 10. Please visit the Registration page for details on payment.
**CMUNCE 2009 Registration ** now open!
Visit the Registration Page for more details.
Update: September 29, 2008
**REGISTRATION STARTS OCTOBER 1, 2008 AT 8AM**
The registration document will be posted tomorrow: September 30, 2008, however please note that we will NOT accept any registration materials before 8AM October 1st, 2008. The registration document will be posted here on this page as well as under the "Registration" tab.
Please note a clarification on Hotel Accommodations: Schools are strongly encouraged to make reservations with either the Hotel Belleclaire or the Hotel Newton as these are the official conference hotels and special accommodations will be made during the conference for schools staying at these two hotels such as escorts to and from Columbia and participation in Midnight Crises.
For more information on the CMUNCE 2009 Midnight Crisis Policy, visit our "Forms and Documents" page or click here .
Update: July 28, 2008For accommodation information, please visit our Accommodations page.
About CMUNCE:The Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition is an annual four-day international affairs conference for high school students. Held in the greatest city in the world, at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, CMUNCE has quickly grown into one of the most successful and unique Model UN experiences in the country. CMUNCE is known for its original committees, intense crisis simulations, extraordinarily dedicated staff, and focus on introducing its delegates to both Columbia and to New York City. Check out the rest of the website for additional information on what makes CMUNCE so special.