Foreign Affairs Club / Model UN

History

The Foreign Affairs club at the University of St. Thomas was created by Peter Billerbeck and Mike Bykow as the result of ideas and objectives first formulated in the Spring of 2004. Though there were many fine organizations on campus, we saw the need for a club that dealt with international issues in specific. A club constitution was drafted and underwent many revisions before assuming it’s current form in November of 2004. The club was officially recognized at St. Thomas in December of 2004.

The Foreign Affairs club participates in Model UN conferences around the US, discusses current international issues, and contributes back to St. Thomas and the community by volunteering in local high schools and sharing our diverse experiences on world issues.

The Foreign Affairs Club is a club for debate and public speaking on foreign policy and international issues.

• Participate in Model UN conferences across the US
• It's free and any student can join!
• Develop your rhetoric and public speaking skills
• Analyze and discuss the most recent events and issues
• Get connected with world issues and look at the bigger picture
• Chance to lead through many leadership opportunities
• Great experience, fun and reflects well in your resume
• Guest speakers, trips, events and many more exciting things!

Recent Events

Seventeen students from the University of St. Thomas attended the American Model United Nations International Conference from November 22-25, 2008 in Chicago, IL.  The students participated in a full array of mock UN forums, including General Assembly committees, the United Nations Environment Program, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, and the International Court of Justice.

A number of UST students drafted resolutions that were passed in the last day of the competition by the General Assembly Plenary - a process that requires a great deal of drafting, revision, and negotiation.