Student Life
Model United Nations team in NYC Summit
Ten Muskingum University students traveled to New York City to attend the national Model United Nations Conference from March 18-22, 2018. The four-day conference included a wide range of activities that closely model the operations of the United Nations itself.
Advised by Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Richard Arnold, members of Muskingum’s team represented Armenia and Peru during the conference and received an Honorable Mention award. To prepare for the simulation, the students researched their chosen countries’ most pressing international political issues.
“The Model UN is a unique opportunity for our students to interact with their peers and delegations from countries all over the world,” said Dr. Arnold. “During their visit to the United Nations headquarters, they met with a group of Armenian diplomats.”
Students attending the trip included seniors Edward Lightner, Katlyn Miller, Emily Norton, Matthew Triola, and Harold Norsic; juniors Camra Long, Gabriel Ryan, Lindsay Brindack, and Brieanna Rhoades; and sophomore Samantha Gibson.
Dr. Arnold has served on the Muskingum faculty since 2009. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of York (United Kingdom) and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from The Ohio State University.
