Security Council simulation actions led to humanitarian
ceasefire, mirroring current events
CONWAY, Arkansas (November 28, 2023)—A team from Hendrix
College attended the 2023 American Model UN (AMUN) Conference in Chicago from
November 18-21, representing Bulgaria and the United Arab Emirates.
Hendrix team members won two “Exceptional Representation”
awards on the two Security Council simulations: Bulgaria (Historical Security
Council of 2003, represented by Alex Sumrall ’24 and Gracie Ross ’26) and the
United Arab Emirates (Contemporary Security Council, represented by Leah
Krueger ’26 and Lola Trouillet ’24, coordinator of the French House).
“The UAE delegation was central to the discussions in the
Security Council on the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel,” said Professor
of Politics Dr. Daniel Edquist-Whelan, who has directed the Hendrix Model UN
program since 2008. “Their work, especially through backchannel diplomacy, led
to a humanitarian cease-fire, very similar to what has actually occurred in the
region.”
Hendrix was among 62 schools that brought a total of 869
students to AMUN to represent a total of 99 countries.
Both Hendrix delegations were active throughout the
conference in each of their simulations, and were the lead co-sponsors on
numerous resolutions, many of which were adopted by their respective UN bodies,
Edquist-Whelan said. The other simulations and the students involved were:
General Assembly Plenary
- Connor Rennels ’25 and Malcolm Rose ’25 — Bulgaria
- Luci
Grossnickle ’26 and Kaho Yakushiji (international exchange student) — UAE
General Assembly First Committee (Disarmament &
International Security)
- Lathan Smalley ’26 — Bulgaria
- Jordan Collins ’24 and Jakson Needham ’24 — UAE
General Assembly Second Committee (Economic & Financial
Affairs)
- Justin Smith ’24 and Ryan Torres ’23 — Bulgaria
- Griffin Baird ’25 and Micah Moore ’23 — UAE
General Assembly Third Committee (Social, Cultural, and
Humanitarian Affairs)
- Margaret Sampson-Green ’25 and Keaton Taylor ’25
— Bulgaria
- Isabella Ifrah ’24 and Brianna Shines ’26 — UAE
International Telecommunications Union
- John Trieschmann ’25 — Bulgaria
About Hendrix College
Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is featured in Colleges
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and celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic
quality, engaged learning opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus
life, and value. The Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III
sports. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since
1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the classroom with the
world, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and sustainable
living, the Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of
accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy.” —Hendrix College Statement of
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