Important Dates
October 20, 2011
Priority Registration Deadline
November 1, 2011
Delegate Confirmation Deadline
December 1, 2011
Position Papers Due
December 8, 2011
CIMUN VIII Begins
News and Announcements
Submit Your Position Paper on CIMUN Live
Position papers can now be submitted through CIMUN Live. More information on position papers can be found here. Papers are due on December 1, 2011.
Joe Sestak to Present Keynote
Former U.S. Representative Joe Sestak, the highest ranking military official ever elected to the U.S. Congress, will deliver the Keynote Address at the CIMUN VIII Opening Banquet.
Background Guides Now Available
Background Guides are now avaliable for most committees. Additional updates will be posted as the conference approaches. Position papers are due December 1st.
Welcome to CIMUN!
Dear Visitor,
It is our distinct pleasure to welcome you to the eighth annual Chicago International Model United Nations, to be held December 8-11, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. CIMUN is a groundbreaking educational political simulation for high school students organized by the Model United Nations Development Organization (MUNDO).
At the core of the CIMUN philosophy is a strong focus on realism and innovation, with our primary goal being the accurate portrayal of the challenges faced by real-life diplomats and politicians. All committees at CIMUN feature a fully-integrated crisis simulation, forcing delegates to think on their feet and work as a team between multiple committees to solve demanding international problems. The result is an unconventional conference that immerses students in a global context, and makes CIMUN a truly one of a kind Model UN experience.
As one of the nation's largest independent conferences, CIMUN is staffed by a diverse and talented team of students, post-graduates, and professionals from over 50 colleges and universities, selected through a highly-competitive application process. As of our last conference, 20% of our staff are either current or former Secretaries-General or hold leadership positions in prestigious university-level Model UN programs. CIMUN also offers one of the lowest staff-to-delegate ratios of any major conference, with 1 staff member for every seven delegates.
This year, our conference will feature 19 innovative committees, most with 15 delegates or less, and a historical Cold War simulation set in 1989 that will place students in key decision-making roles as the foundations of the bipolar world begin to crumble. Our unique simulation-driven model gives delegates in all committees the opportunity to make world-shaping decisions in real time, and requires them to think critically beyond the bounds of any one topic to best represent their national interests.
We hope that you take the time to review this website, and contact us for further information. We appreciate your time and attention, and look forward to seeing you in December!
Sincerely,
Greg Young
Secretary-General
secgen@cimun.org
Testimonials
Videos
CIMUN VII Opening Video (2010)
CIMUN VIII Historical Simulation Trailer
CIMUN News Network Opening Episode (2010)
Travel
We are pleased to announce that American Airlines is the official air carrier of CIMUN VIII. Groups and individuals traveling to the conference are eligible for discounted airfare using promo code 53D1BA . If you have any questions regarding travel, please feel free to contact us.
