What is YUMUNC?
YIRA’s premier college Model UN conference, the Yale University Model United Nations Conference (YUMUNC) brings undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to Yale’s campus in the fall for a weekend of intense debate and discussion. Since 1977, when the first YUMUNC took place with only two committees, this crisis-based conference has risen to fame thanks to its innovative take on major historical, fantastical, and current events.
Now, for the first time ever, YUMUNC will also be offering two Specialized Committees for delegates to participate in. Retaining the same quality of debate as all other committees, they are set apart by their non-crisis environment that fosters deeper thought and thorough solutions.
Unique Crises
The committee structure of YUMUNC is what makes it truly stand out. Almost all committees at this conference are based around a crisis, fictional or real-life, which delegates must respond to over the course of the simulation. Past crises have included:
The Ukrainian Crisis of 2014-2015
The Salem Witch Trials
The Harry Potter Universe
The Chairs and Crisis Directors work meticulously to build an immersive and interactive world with tweet storms, real-time video updates and visitors. YUMUNC challenges delegates to think in innovative ways to tackle new and unpredictable challenges.
Social Life
YUMUNC makes your weekend worthwhile. From Club Night and Lounge Night to Karaoke Jam, YUMUNC’s events have received rave reviews from our delegates. Come to meet new colleagues both around the committee table and the dance floor. This year, we are also introducing a set of academic panels hosted by grad students. Stay tuned!
Get Involved
There are a number of ways to join YUMUNC for a fast-paced and exciting experience running either a conference or a crisis committee. Currently applications for both Crisis Directors and Assistant Secretaries General (ASGs) are open and can be found below. No Model UN experience is necessary, just an interest in international affairs and leadership in times of crisis.
Discover More
YUMUNC Website: scsy-yira.org
YUMUNC Secretary-General: scsy.secgen@yira.org
YUMUNC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yalescsy/