United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

About the Committee:

The Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, is a specialized committee of the United Nations that focuses on education, social and humanistic sciences, and the study of cultures with the hope of promoting international peace and collaboration. This UNESCO committee concentrates on these core values of education and culture and their importance and changing status in the modern world. Our topics are Establishing and Supporting Education in Developing Countries and the Preservation and Revitalization of Indigenous and Endangered Languages. We look forward to hearing you all develop effective and creative ideas and solutions on these topics. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns! Go Blue!

A LETTER FROM THE DaiS:

Hello Delegates,

My name is Natalie Dixon and I am one of the co-directors for this UNESCO committee! I am a senior studying Romance Languages (French and Spanish) and Computer Science. This is my fourth year staffing MUNUM and I also participated in Model UN in high school, where my favorite part was always chairing at the conference my school put on. Outside of MUNUM, I am a part of several theater organizations, the Michigan Running Club, and I play the clarinet. I'm from Colorado, so I also love skiing, hiking, and climbing. I'm so excited to see you all in January and hear your discussions on these topics. This will be my last MUNUM (and likely Model UN) conference, so whether this is your first conference or you've done too many to count, I'm really looking forward to sharing in your enthusiasm for Model UN and having a great time!

Hi everyone!

My name is Ashlyn Garber and I am also a co-director for UNESCO. I am a senior studying Psychology and Sociology with a focus in Social Work. This is my second MUNUM conference, and first time directing. When I’m not studying or working or doing things for MUNUM, I enjoy photography, reading, Criminal Minds, and Friends. I’m from northern Michigan along the coast of Lake Michigan, the tiny town called Harbor Springs, so I also enjoy going to the beach and hammocking. I am part of the Michigan Photography Club and took part in the Michigan Maize and Campus Bands for a few semesters as a clarinetist. I’m looking forward to spending this conference with you all and seeing how you decide to go about pursuing these topics!

Best,

Natalie and Ashlyn