Dear Advisors, Delegates, and Parents,

My name is Lauren Sprow, and I am delighted to address you as the Secretary-General for MUNUM XXXIX. I am so excited to serve in this role and would like to thank you; your continuous participation and support of our conference make everything possible. Our team of over 100 staff have been diligently preparing for our thirty-ninth iteration, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you all back to the beautiful campus of the University of Michigan from January 15th–18th, 2026!

Since our inaugural conference in 1987, MUNUM has striven to provide delegates with an exceptional experience through a diverse selection of committees. It brings me great excitement to share that MUNUM XXXIX will continue this tradition of excellence! Our staff has developed a range of creative committees that are sure to captivate delegates, immersing them in spirited debates on complex global and historical issues. Whether representing a nation in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, assuming the role of a driver in Formula One, or delving into Detroit history and debating prohibition, our committees offer unique and rewarding opportunities for engagement, which are always rooted in extreme attention to detail and accuracy.  Our commitment lies in fostering an environment where delegates can challenge the status quo, think critically about the nuanced world around them, and carry these skills back to their communities as the driving force for real change in the next generation.

Each year, the arrival of nearly one thousand enthusiastic delegates and advisors infuses life into our Ann Arbor winter, and we are eagerly awaiting the energy and imagination that you will bring to our campus once again this January. I extend to you my heartfelt appreciation for choosing MUNUM, and I cannot overstate the tireless efforts our staff has dedicated to this conference. Witnessing everyone gather in the Rackham Auditorium for the opening ceremonies serves as the culmination of our endeavors, making it all the more worthwhile.

Until then, Go Blue!

Sincerely,

Lauren Sprow

Secretary-General, MUNUM XXXIX