Wichita Area Model United Nations January 24, 2025

WAMUN is a high school Model UN conference hosted by Wichita State University. Approximately 170 students from Kansas and surrounding states attend WAMUN each January.

 

Students raising the signs for their designated country

Conference Information

 
Fees

One delegation (3 students) is $30.

One student per delegation will be assigned to each General Assembly session. There will be three General Assembly sessions running concurrently. Each session will address the same topics.

Each school is allowed to bring as many delegations as they would like.

Payment is accepted online or via check/money order. Checks need to be made to "Wichita State University / MUN" and should be mailed to:

WAMUN / Alexandra Middlewood
1845 Fairmount St. Box 17
Wichita, KS 67260

 

Payment is due immediately upon confirmation of country assignment.

Conference Schedule

Conference Schedule:

8:30 – 9:00 Check-in
9:00 – 11:30 Comittee Sessions
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch Break
12:30 – 3:00 Committee Sessions
3:00 – 3:15 Awards Ceremony

Location: Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State University

Parking: You can find an interactive campus map here and vistor parking information here.

Food Options: Campus Dining Services offers many on campus food options from our Shocker Dining Hall, to popular restaurants in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Committe Topics

1. Countering the threat posted by improvised explosive devices

2. International cooperation to counter the world drug problem

Topic Background Guides are available.

Additional Web links for research

Contact information

For more information, questions, or concerns please contact Andrew Bobbitt or Dr. Alexandra Middlewood 

 
Student standing and speaking at a podium

Preparing for the Conference

This conference allows students to take on the role of diplomats from a foreign country in a simulation of UN committee meetings. Students become experts on particular global issues and then meet with other "diplomats" representing countries around the world to write resolutions. These resolutions address a variety of global problems. Students hone their skills in research, writing, public speaking, and negotiation.

All of the materials below will help you learn more about your assigned country, its policy priorities, the committee topics, and how to effectively interact at the conference.

Topic Guide

2025 WAMUN Topics:

1. Countering the threat posted by improvised explosive devices

2. International cooperation to counter the world drug problem

Information on each topic can be found in the Topic Background Guide.

Delegate Handbook

The Delegate Handbook includes information on conference rules, writing position papers and resolutions, tips for public speaking and building consensus in committee, and the conference dress code

Research Information 

UN member state websites country specific information

UN News Center - headline news on variety of global topics

Rules

Full descriptions of the rules can be found in the Delegate Handbook.

Point or Motion Second? Debatable Vote Description
Point of Information  No No No This point is made if a delegate has a question regarding rules or other concerns, or needs clarification from the Chair.
Suspension of the meeting

 Yes

Yes Simple majority This motion is made when delegates want to break from formal session in order to begin writing resolutions, or to seek support from other delegates for their draft resolutions.
Close Debate  Yes Yes 2/3's majority This motion is made when delegates have completed their work on their resolutions and are ready to put them to a formal vote. Only four resolutions will be approved by the Chair for a formal vote.
Move topic to the floor  Yes Yes Simple majority This motion is made in order to begin discussion on one of the two topic areas. Delegates get to decide which topic they want to address first.
Establish a Speaker's list  Yes Yes Simple majority This motion is made if delegates want to establish a list of speakers. Delegates will be invited put their names on the list so they can address the body when it is their turn. If there is no list, delegates will be called on as they raise their placards.
Close Speaker's list  Yes Yes Simple majority This motion is made if delegates would prefer to be called on as they raise their placards instead of following the order on an established Speaker's List.
Limit Speaker's time  Yes Yes Simple majority This motion allows delegates to limit how long each speaker is allowed to speak. (Usual limits are between 1 – 3 minutes). This motion can be made multiple times if a different time limit is desired.


* All motions are debatable and require a second before they can be voted on by the body. When a motion is Debatable, it means that the Chair will take one speaker in favor of the motion and one speaker against the motion. Each speaker will briefly state why the motion should be supported by the body or rejected by the body.

* A simple majority is considered 50% + 1. If a vote is tied, the motion fails.

Additional Preparation Resources

The WSU Model UN program utilizes the American Model United Nations (AMUN) Simulation Guide for beginner-level practice simulations. This resource is also used by many high school Model UN teams and can be easily modified to include the WAMUN rules.