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LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL !

Hello Delegates and Advisors, PHUNC 2014 is finally here! I’d like to extend a warm welcome to everyone; we’re all very excited to have all at you here at Pennsylvania State University this weekend. My name is Sanjana Roy, and it is my pleasure to serve as the Secretary General of the 2014 Pennsylvania High School Model United Nations Conference. I hope you’re all looking forward to a weekend of debate, collaboration, negotiation, and of course memories. PHUNC 2014’s theme is Metamorphosis and we’re happy to present a variety of committees that exhibit the power of change- hopefully for the better. As no conference can be successful without a talented, engaged group of delegates, we feel honored to welcome returning schools and our new schools to this year’s conference. On behalf of myself, my secretariat, Chairs, Crisis Directors, crisis staff, and the entire Penn State International Affairs and Debate Association, I’d like to thank you for coming and we hope you have an amazing weekend.

!SECRETARIAT

!Ryan Kloss - Chief of Staff Ayad Muhammad - Director of Finances Alice Greider - Director- General Varghese “VP” Paul - Director of Marketing Jordan Todd - Director of Crisis Joey Carper- Director of Events and Activities Eden Araya - Chargé d’Affairs Ethan Bowen - Director of Technology Ben Black - Director of Conference Services

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!TABLE OF CONTENTS

!Letter from the Secretary-General …………………………2

Secretariat………………………………………………………2

Conference Schedule…………………………………………4

Committee Room Locations ………………………………….5

Keynote Speaker……………………………………………….6

Conference Policies and Information………………………7

Parliamentary Procedure Help……… ……………………..8

Downtown State College ..……………………………….…9

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Thursday- October 16th, 2014 1:00 - 5:30 - Registration The Atherton and the Days Inn 6:00-7:00 - Opening Ceremony 010 Sparks Building 7:00-7:20- Crisis Training 010 Sparks Building 7:45- 10:00 - Committee Session I Willard Building 9:00- 10:00 Advisor Meeting I - 321 HUB

Friday- October 17th, 2014 10:00 - 12:00 Campus Tours Old Main Lawn 2:30- 5:00 Committee Session II see room assignments 5:00 - 6:00 - Dinner Break 6:30- 10:00 - Committee Session III see room assignments !7:00 - 8:00 Adviser Meeting II - 321 HUB !Saturday- October 18th, 2014 9:00- 12:30- Committee Session IV Willard Building 12:30- 2:00 - Lunch with Committee 2:00- 6:30 - Committee Session V Willard Building 7:00- 8:30 Dinner Banquet Heritage Hall, HUB 8:30- 10:00 - Break 10:00 - 12:00 - Delegate Dance Heritage Hall, HUB !5:00- 6:00 - Advisor Meeting III - 321 HUB

Sunday- October 19th, 2014 9:00 - 11:00 - Committee Session VI Willard Building 11:30 - 12:30 - Closing Ceremonies 121 Sparks Building

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COMMITTEE ROOM ASSIGNMENTS !

AZTEC EMPIRE: GERMAN UNIFICATION Thursday: 173 Willard Thursday: 208 Willard Friday: 106 Sackett Friday: 208 Willard Saturday: 173 Willard Saturday: 208 Willard Sunday: 173 Willard Sunday: 208 Willard!!BRAZIL’S CABINET PARTITION OF 1947 ! Thursday: 203 Willard Thursday: 220 Willard Friday: 103 Willard Friday: 220 Willard Saturday: 203 Willard Saturday: 220 Willard Sunday: 203 Willard Sunday: 220 Willard !DNC RNC Thursday: 373 Willard Thursday: 367 Willard Friday: 214 Hammond Friday: 212 Hammond Saturday: 373 Willard Saturday: 367 Willard Sunday: 373 Willard Sunday: 367 Willard !SPANISH CIVIL WAR UNESCAP Thursday: 105 Willard Thursday: 160 Willard Friday: 105 Willard Friday: 203 Sackett Saturday: 105 Willard Saturday: 160 Willard Sunday: 105 Willard Sunday: 160 Willard ! UNSC 2016 ! Thursday: 303 Willard Friday: 251 Willard Saturday: 303 Willard Sunday: 303 Willard

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER- DR. SHEMANSKI DIGITAL DIPLOMACY: ADAPTING TO CHANGE IN THE 21ST. CENTURY!

Donald R. Shemanski earned his B.A., With High Distinction, in German from the Pennsylvania State University and his J.D. from Georgetown University. He joined the faculty of the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) on June 2, 2008, after serving for 23 years as a diplomat with the United States Foreign Service. Immediately prior to joining IST, Shemanski served as Counselor for Global Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, directing the Embassy office responsible for high-priority policy issues such as counter-terrorism, nuclear nonproliferation, climate change, and international judicial assistance. He has had a number of postings in Washington and abroad, including tours in Italy,

Pakistan, Cyprus, and Germany. His assignments have included serving as coordinator for State Department refugee assistance programs for the former Yugoslavia, delegate to the U.S. Delegation to the Vienna CSCE Follow-up Meeting, Deputy Special Envoy to the Afghan Mujahedin, and Alternate U.S. Delegate to the foundation, “Remembrance, Responsibility, and the Future,” which administered payments to former World War II-era forced and slave laborers of the Nazi regime. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Shemanski was an associate attorney with the international law firm Walter, Conston & Schurtman in New York City. He was admitted to the Bar in Pennsylvania and New York. In addition to his studies in the United States, Shemanski studied German civil law at the Goethe University in Frankfurt pursuant to a Fulbright grant. His foreign languages include German, Italian, and Greek. Shemanski is the recipient of two Superior Honor Awards and two Meritorious Honor Awards from the U.S. Department of State. !!

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CONFERENCE POLICIES !DRESS CODE: PHUNC requires a type of dress code formerly known was Western Business Attire. Overall, Western Business Attire entails simplicity and formality. For men, Western Business Attire entails wearing a dress shirt and tie, dark or khaki slacks, and dress shoes. A suit jacket is encouraged but not required. For women, Western Business Attire entails wearing dark slacks and a blouse or business style dresses and suits. We recommend you take these dress code suggestions into consideration as inappropriate attire can lead for you to not participate in committee that day. Examples of unacceptable or inappropriate attire: Tennis shoes T-shirts Shorts Jeans Tank Tops Crop Tops Sandals or any open-toed shoes !TECHNOLOGY: !PHUNC prohibits the use of laptops, tablets, and similar technology during moderated caucuses and the normal process of debate. They may be used during unmoderated caucuses at the chair’s discretion. Out of courtesy, delegates must silence all cellular phones, ipods, and similar electronic devices and must refrain from using them during committee unless extenuating circumstances require it. In those events, we request that delegates use a point of personal privilege and excuse themselves from debate or limit their use to unmoderated caucuses. !DELEGATE AWARDS: Awarded to delegates who stand out from their competitors within their committee-

both in speech and committee work and through written work with crisis. Criteria: A well-spoken delegate in committee who contributes to the topic at hand by discussing his or her viewpoint clearly and concisely. An efficient leader in committee who acts as an integral agent for the flow of the committee and attempts to move the committee forward by motioning for topics and raising thoughtful points. Exhibits a strong use of crisis by sending thoughtful or clever notes and sending notes of strategic value, not just notes requesting information. Shows the effective use of diplomacy and consideration of international parties and observers. Levels of Awards: 1st - Best Delegate 2nd - Outstanding Delegate 3rd - Honorable Mention !DELEGATION AWARDS: Awarded to the largest and smallest delegation with the highest cumulative ratio. Criteria: Half of a delegation’s score derives from it’s total accumulated award points: four per Best Delegate, three per Outstanding Delegate, and two per Honorable Mention. Half of a delegation’s score derives from it’s win ratio: a number of team members who won individual awards divided by the whole number in the delegation. NOTE: These are by no means a complete list of criteria, but delegate wishing to win an award should keep them in mind. Chairs may add any extra criteria and awards are ultimately up to the discretion of the Chair and Crisis Director.

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!DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE

(MAP ON BACK COVER) ! EATERIES: Baby’s Diner ($$) - 131 S. Garner St.

Cafe 210 West ($) - 210 W. College Ave

Chili’s ($$) - 137 S. Allen St.

Cozy Thai ($$) - 232 S. Allen St.

The Deli ($$) - 113 Heister St.

Galanga ($$) - 454 E. College Ave

Green Bowl ($$) - 131 W. Beaver Ave

India Pavilion ($) - 222 E. Calder Way

Panera Bread ($) - 148 S. Allen St.

Pita Pit ($) - 218 E. Calder Way

Rotelli ($$) - 250 E. Calder War

Sichuan Bistro ($$) - 332 W. College Ave

The Corner Room ($$)- 100 W. College Ave

The Tavern ($$) - 220 E. College Ave

The Waffle Shop ($) - 346 W. College Ave

Ye Old College Diner ($) - 126 W.

College Ave

PIZZERIAS: Bell’s Greek Pizza ($) - 214 E. Calder Way

Brother’s Pizza ($$) - 238 W. Hamilton Ave

Canyon Pizza ($) - 206 E. College Ave

College Pizza ($) - 128 Locust Lane

Corrinado’s Pizza ($)- 114 Hetzel St.

D.P. Dough ($) - 401 E. Beaver Ave.

Gumby’s Pizza ($) - 300 S. Pugh St.

!FAST FOOD: Are U Hungry - 111 Sower’s St.

Burger King - HUB-Robeson Center and

521 University Drive

Chick-Fil-A - HUB-Robeson Center and

1938 N. Atherton St.

Chipotle- 116 Heister St.

Five Guys- 226 W. College Ave

McDonald’s - 442 E. College Ave.

Qdoba Mexican Grill - 206 W. College Ave.

Quizno’s - 317 E. Beaver Ave

Subway- 100 S. Burrow’s St.

Taco Bell - 310 E. College Ave

Wings Over Happy Valley - 244 W.

Hamlton Ave

!COFFEE: Starbucks - 141 S. Garner Street Dunkin Donuts - 200 W. College Ave !

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