MUN 101: 7-Part Webinar Series
Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays • April 7, 2026 • 5:00 PM MST
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in partnership with Rhetorica
MUN Summer Camp
Two Weeks. Ten Days of Diplomacy. A World of Debate.
Tri-Stream Program Guide
Foundational, Competitive and Specialist Tracks
Immersive Simulation
Full diplomatic experience across history and the future
Expert Coaching
Daily skill clinics with award-winning delegates
Two-Week Intensive
Foundation week + Crisis simulations
Special Program Features
Exclusive to This Program
Day 1 Keynote Speakers
Ed Elmendorf
Former World Bank Senior Official & Former President of UNA-USA
Ed Elmendorf delivers the opening keynote on multilateral leadership and the changing role of international institutions. Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of international affairs, Elmendorf sets the intellectual framework for the two weeks ahead — covering the evolution of multilateral institutions, the challenges facing international cooperation in the 21st century, and what young diplomats need to understand about the intersection of development, security, and governance.
Professor Jonathan Moyer
Day 6 Keynote Speaker · Pardee Center for International Futures, University of Denver
Professor Moyer presents on international futures modeling — how data-driven forecasting shapes policy and global development strategy. He introduces delegates to the International Futures (IFs) platform — the world's leading integrated forecasting system used by governments, the UN, and development agencies to project trends in governance, economics, health, education, and conflict.
International Futures Hackathon
A multi-session hackathon challenge running across Week 2 where delegates design an international modeling rating system based on the International Futures (IFs) platform.
The Challenge:
Teams create a fair, balanced, and predictive modeling app or website for forecasting global changes over the next 10–20 years — geared towards international migrants and families seeking the good life. Judged on analytical rigor, usability, and equity of design.
Format & Coaching Key
Reference Guide
Committee Formats
Mini-MUN (2-Hour Rapid)
2 Hours
Rapid simulations paired with morning workshops — fast, focused, formative
Half-Day
3 Hours
Single-topic deep dives; full speaker list, working papers, voting
Full-Day
5–6 Hours
Complex multi-resolution debates, multi-committee simulations, and hackathon sessions
Coaching Session
60–90 min
Expert-led skill clinics — public speaking, negotiation & rhetoric
Field Trips & Hikes
60–90 min
Afternoon and mid-day field trips break up the day and make the most of Boulder. Includes visits to NOAA, NIST and NCAR.
Stream Indicator Key
Note: Delegates attend all JOINT sessions and can freely choose sessions between all three tracks without restriction.
Coaching Tracks
Public Speaking
Persuasive Rhetoric
Principled Negotiation
Coalition Strategy
Crisis Directive Writing
Complete Program Schedule
Two weeks of immersive diplomatic simulation across three parallel streams
Week 1: Foundations & Diplomatic Practice
General Assembly, ECOSOC, and Specialist committees spanning historical and contemporary issues. Delegates build core MUN skills through structured sessions with coaching support.
Foundation Stream
Beginner-friendly topics with guided support
Competitive Stream
Complex crises for experienced delegates
Specialist Stream
Unique agencies and corporate boards
Day 1 - Morning
Foundation
- Opening Ceremony & Orientation
Competitive
- Opening Ceremony & Orientation
Specialist
- Opening Ceremony & Orientation
Day 1 - Afternoon
Foundation
- UNGA 1946: Post-War Order
- UNSC 2014: Crimea Crisis
Competitive
- Iran Hostage Crisis 1979
- Ukraine Peace Talks 2025
Specialist
- UNESCO Heritage Committee
Day 2 - Morning
Foundation
- UNGA 1946: Post-War Order
- ECOSOC 1972: Stockholm Conference
Competitive
- Iran Hostage Crisis 1979
- G20 Financial Governance
Specialist
- OPEC+ Energy Strategy
Day 2 - Afternoon
Foundation
- UNSC 2014: Crimea Crisis
- WHO 2020: Pandemic Response
Competitive
- Ukraine Peace Talks 2025
- Multi-Committee Crisis
Specialist
- IFC Investment Board
Coaching Session: Resolution Writing
Day 3 - Morning
Foundation
- UNGA 1648: Peace of Westphalia
- UNHCR 2015: Refugee Crisis
Competitive
- Kashmir Arbitration 2028
- Taiwan Strait Crisis
Specialist
- LEGO Corporate Board
Day 3 - Afternoon
Foundation
- Climate Summit 2024
- Human Rights Council
Competitive
- Multi-Committee Crisis
- Arctic Council
Specialist
- Obama NSC 2011
Keynote Speaker Session
Day 4 - Morning
Foundation
- ECOSOC Development Forum
- Disarmament Committee
Competitive
- G20 Financial Governance
- Iran Arbitration
Specialist
- Theranos Board 2015
Day 4 - Afternoon
Foundation
- GA Committees Continue
- Joint Session Preparation
Competitive
- Crisis Committees Continue
- Joint Session Preparation
Specialist
- Polisario Front
Mid-Program Review & Feedback
Day 5 - Full Day
Foundation
- Joint GA Session: All Streams Merge
Competitive
- Joint GA Session: All Streams Merge
Specialist
- Joint GA Session: All Streams Merge
Week 1 Closing Ceremony & Social Event
Week 2: Crisis Mode & International Futures Hackathon
Real-time evolving crises with breaking news updates every 20-40 minutes. Delegates write directives, engage in backroom diplomacy, and respond to rapidly changing scenarios. The International Futures Hackathon runs in parallel, challenging teams to design solutions for global challenges.
Crisis Features
- Breaking news injections every 20-40 minutes
- Directive-based action orders replace traditional resolutions
- Backroom diplomacy and secret channels encouraged
- Multi-committee interactions with cascading consequences
Day 6 - Morning
Foundation
- Crisis Committee Orientation
- First Crisis Committee Session
Competitive
- Advanced Crisis Orientation
- Multi-Committee Crisis Launch
Specialist
- Crisis Hackathon Briefing
International Futures Hackathon Begins
Day 6 - Afternoon
Foundation
- Middle East Crisis Cabinet
- Cold War Crisis
Competitive
- Taiwan Crisis Cabinet
- European Security Crisis
Specialist
- Hackathon: Research Phase
Day 7 - Morning
Foundation
- Crisis Committees with Breaking Updates
- Directive Writing Workshop
Competitive
- Multi-Committee Crisis
- Backroom Diplomacy Session
Specialist
- Hackathon: Strategy Development
Day 7 - Afternoon
Foundation
- Environmental Crisis Response
- Humanitarian Crisis
Competitive
- Global Financial Crisis
- Military Strategy Committee
Specialist
- Hackathon: Proposal Creation
Coaching: Crisis Directive Writing
Day 8 - Morning
Foundation
- Crisis Committees Intensify
- Real-Time Updates
Competitive
- Multi-Committee Crisis Peak
- Intelligence Briefings
Specialist
- Hackathon: Final Preparations
Day 8 - Afternoon
Foundation
- Crisis Resolution Phase
- Outcome Assessment
Competitive
- Crisis Climax & Resolution
- Strategic Debrief
Specialist
- Hackathon: Presentations
All-Streams Crisis Summit
Day 9 - Morning
Foundation
- Final Crisis Sessions
- Delegate Reflections
Competitive
- Final Multi-Committee Crisis
- Leadership Debrief
Specialist
- Hackathon Winners Announced
Day 9 - Afternoon
Foundation
- Closing Joint Session
Competitive
- Closing Joint Session
Specialist
- Closing Joint Session
Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner
Day 10
Foundation
- Program Conclusion & Farewells
Competitive
- Program Conclusion & Farewells
Specialist
- Program Conclusion & Farewells
Daily Schedule Format
Morning Sessions (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- • Committee Sessions (2.5 hours)
- • Coffee Break (30 minutes)
Afternoon Sessions (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- • Committee Sessions (3 hours)
- • Coaching/Keynote (1 hour)
Evening activities include social events, networking dinners, and optional study groups.
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Daily Skills Progression
Cumulative Skill Building
Every session is sequenced to build competencies cumulatively. By the final day, delegates will have practiced all core MUN and crisis committee skills — in both formal committee settings and expert coaching environments.
Week 1 — Foundations & Coaching
- Parliamentary procedure, points & motions
- Resolution drafting — preambulatory & operative
- Public speaking — structure, delivery, rhetoric
- Principled negotiation: BATNA, ZOPA, interests
- Coalition mapping & bloc building
- Live rebuttal & right-of-reply technique
- Historical research & period-accurate argumentation
- International futures modeling & data literacy
Week 2 — Competitive Crisis Skills
- Rapid directive writing under time pressure
- Multi-committee crisis coordination
- Breaking news integration & adaptive response
- Backroom diplomacy & covert negotiation
- Intelligence analysis & strategic ambiguity
- Systems thinking across cascading crises
- Hackathon: predictive modeling & UX design
- Synthesis of all skills in competitive simulation
"Every great diplomat was once a first-time speaker."
Every resolution began as a half-formed idea in an unmoderated caucus. MUN Academy × Rhetorica — preparing delegates for competitive MUN and the world beyond it.
Program Overview
Immersive Diplomatic Simulation
The MUN Summer Intensive is a two-week immersive diplomatic simulation program designed to challenge students across the full spectrum of international affairs — from watershed moments in history to unfolding contemporary crises to the geopolitical dilemmas of the near future. Delegates will inhabit roles as world leaders, diplomats, military advisors, committee chairs, and crisis managers.
Tri-Stream Structure
This program runs three parallel committee streams — Foundation, Competitive, and Specialist — operating in the same time slots across separate rooms. Delegates select which committee they wish to attend. Joint sessions bring all three streams together.
Foundation Stream
Designed for delegates new to MUN or with 1–3 conferences of experience as well as Advanced delegates interested in the topic or being PO.
Committees focus on foundational topics — sovereignty, climate, pandemic response, humanitarian law — with structured guidance, accessible source material, and coaching support built into every session.
Competitive Stream
Designed for ambitious and experienced delegates mostly with 4+ conferences.
Committees tackle complex, multi-actor crises — Iran arbitration, Ukraine peace negotiations, global financial governance, and full multi-committee crisis simulations — with minimal scaffolding and competitive college-level conference intensity.
Specialist Stream
Open to all experience levels. Runs at selected time slots.
Rotating menu of specialized agencies, corporate boards, war cabinets, and liberation movements — UNESCO, OPEC+, IFC, LEGO Board, Obama NSC, Theranos Board, Polisario Front, and more. Develop skills in corporate governance, crisis diplomacy, industry negotiation, and stakeholder strategy.
Week 1 — Foundations
GA, ECOSOC & Specialist committees spanning 1648 to 2028, with daily coaching sessions and keynote speakers. Committees run in parallel streams.
Week 2 — Crisis Mode
Real-time evolving crises, breaking news injections, backroom diplomacy & rapid directives. The International Futures Hackathon runs alongside crisis committees.
How Crisis Committees Work
Each crisis committee operates with a Crisis Staff team feeding breaking news updates every 20–40 minutes. Delegates write directives (short, action-oriented orders) rather than traditional resolutions. Backroom diplomacy — notes passed between committees, secret bilateral channels, side deals with Crisis Staff — is encouraged and rewarded. Events in one committee can trigger consequences in another.
·Expert Faculty
Meet the Coaches
Amerah Abderrazzaq
Head Delegate Alumni, Boston University
Former Head Delegate · BU #5 World Division
Senthil Meyyappan
Georgetown Law · Political Science & IR, BU
Captain · BU #4 World Division · Georgetown Law
Sid Chakravarthy
President, BU International Affairs Association
World Schools Debate · TEDx Speaker · 1000+ Students Coached
Mason Carlucci
Former Secretary-General, BosMUN XXIV
Secretary-General · BosMUN XXIV · Crisis Specialist
About the Program
Our Partners
MUN Academy Colorado
MUN Academy is a newly formed educational platform dedicated to providing high-quality Model United Nations training and programs. We specialize in intensive summer camps, masterclasses, and middle/high school and college based programs that cultivate students' negotiation skills, public speaking abilities, and global awareness. MUN Academy has already been behind the Intergenerational MUN 1 and 2 held in Boulder.
Our expert-led programs combine traditional MUN simulations with modern crisis committees, preparing students for competitive conferences and collegiate-level debate. We foster the next generation of global leaders by taking an individual-centered approach with 1-on-1's and small class sizes. Our education directors and leadership combine 50+ years of experience in coaching debate teams, acting, theatre, rhetoric, real-world international relations and international development.
Rhetorica
Rhetorica offers beginner to advanced Model United Nations training programs, online masterclasses and 1-on-1 coaching. Founded by four experienced MUN winners with a combined 25+ years in the field, their programs go beyond traditional lectures, offering interactive workshops that teach practical debating, diplomacy, and public speaking skills — all designed to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.
Open to students of all levels, Rhetorica makes high-quality MUN education accessible and engaging, bringing the expertise of award-winning delegates and conference leaders directly to you.
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