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March 10, 2005

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JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - The Missouri Southern State University Model UN Club attended the 45th Session of the Midwest Model United Nations in St. Louis, Feb. 23-26.

MSSU, which represented the country of Mexico, was among the 83 delegations from over 50 colleges and universities. Co-sponsors Dr. William Kumbier and Dr. Paul Teverow worked with the ten participating students as they prepared position papers and resolutions reflective of Mexico's foreign policy.

During the conference, the students worked with other delegations from colleges and universities throughout the nation to find solutions to the global issues on the conference agenda. MSSU delegates receiving

Honorable Mention in the General Assembly 3rd Committee were Caleb Gallemore, senior International Studies major from Seneca and Jeff Erman, junior English major from Joplin.

For more information about the conference, go to www.mmun.org/.

Delegates to Midwest Model United Nations, St. Louis, MO, Feb. 23-26, 2005

First Committee:
1. Role of Natural Resources in Armed Conflict
Iana Vladimirova Senior Accounting major
Sofia, Bulgaria

2.Preventing Terrorist Acquisition of Nuclear Weapons Netza Smith Senior Accounting major
Joplin

Second Committee:
1. New Partnership for Africa's Development
Katie Hargrove Sophomore International Studies major
Sherwood, Ark.

2.Plan of Action for the International Year of Microcredit
Kristiyan Hristov Freshman Finance & Economics major
St. Vagora, Bulgaria

Third Committee:
1. Eradicating Extreme Poverty and Hunger
Caleb Gallemore: Honorable Mention Senior International Studies major
Seneca

2. Ensuring Access to Medication: HIV/AIDS, T.B. & Malaria
Jeff Erman: Honorable Mention Junior English major
Joplin

Fourth Committee
1. The Question of Palestine: The Road Map?
Vanessa Copeland Senior International Studies major
Neosho

2. China, Hong Kong and the Implementation of the "Basic Law" John Conrace Freshman Undecided major
Lamar

IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
Iranian Compliance with NPT Safeguards
Rebecca Elo Freshman Political Science major
Kansas City, MO

Seventh NPT Conference:
Implementing Steps Towards Global Disarmament
Krystal Johnson Freshman General Business major
Mt. Vernon

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