Dec. 4, 2007 issue

MODEL STUDENTS: Eastern Michigan University's 17-member Model UN team, accompanied by Richard Stahler-Sholk, professor of political science, recently competed in the American Model United Nations Conference in Chicago Nov. 17-20. Model UN is a simulation of international diplomacy, in which students represent the foreign policy positions of countries and work to pass resolutions addressing contemporary global issues. EMU represented Croatia and Libya at the conference. Eastern's team won awards for "Best Overall Delegation" and "Best Delegation" awards in the General Assembly Plenary and the Commission on Population & Development. Pictured are (front row, seated)Malek Abdul Jaber, Armen Boyagian and Anouar Hadj Smaine. Standing are Audra Jantz, Justinian Herzog, Paul Burkander, Hachem Ossieran, Cindil Redick, Steve Gilbert, Angie Hoxie, Andy Stefan, Jelani McGadney, Brandon Koppin, Anastasia Zuzak, Danielle Tucker, Lola Mukhtorova and Jonathan Flowers.

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