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Taylor Walker
  • Class of 2018
  • Lake Park, Georgia

Valdosta State University's Model United Nations Team, with Member Taylor Walker, Wins National Awards

2017 May 8

Valdosta State University's Model United Nations team won the Honorable Delegation Award and three Outstanding Position Paper Awards at the 2017 National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. Taylor Walker of Lake Park, Georgia, is a member of this team.

Fifteen VSU students, in joint delegation with two students from Palacky University in the Czech Republic, represented Poland as delegates at the National Model United Nations Conference. Students also had an opportunity to meet with two Polish diplomats to learn about Poland's policy positions.

More than 5,000 university students from around the world come to New York City each spring to discuss current global issues. The experiential learning program provides students with a better understanding of the inner workings of the United Nations and a forum to hone skills in diplomacy, negotiation, critical thinking, compromise, public speaking, writing, and research.

VSU helped Palacky University establish a Model United Nations program more than a decade ago. VSU's Department of Political Science continues to engage in faculty and student exchanges with Palacky University and offers a yearly study abroad trip to the university in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

On the Web:

http://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/arts-sciences/political-science/
http://blog.valdosta.edu/modelun/
http://www.nmun.org/index.html

About Valdosta State University:

Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach.

Valdosta State University seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.