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Arceno Wins Outstanding Delegate Award at Midwest Model UN |
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By Jake Weber
 Albion College students Mark Anthony Arceno, '10, and Nathaniel Mitcavish, '11, in front of the St. ouis arch. Photo courtesy of Nathaniel Mitcavish
"After years of working on yearbooks and writing within a journalistic
framework, I was quite eager to be a part of this developing
delegation," stated Arceño. "I particularly wanted to represent the
African News Agency with the hopes of opening my eyes to issues I may
see when I study in South Africa next semester. Joining this group and
participating as a reporter has certainly done just that."
The 2008 IPD simulation was the first in the MMUN's 48-year history to
have students write from the points of view of region-specific news
agencies. Unlike other delegates who remain in a single committee, IPD
delegates were charged with roaming the entire conference in order to
gather information of particular interest to their readerships.
"Participation as a committee delegate in other Model UN simulations
helped me when determining what questions to ask," Arceño explained.
"These frames of reference allow you to better understand your notes
when you finally sit in front of the computer and are trying to get the
story on time."
During the four-day conference, the IPD published six editions of the MMUN World News & Report, with Arceño contributing nine articles.
"Writing for this conference was absolutely amazing," said Arceño. "I
didn't know that I could even win an award, so it definitely meant
something more to me, knowing that I wrote because I wanted to, not
because I was looking for an award. Such a mentality is important in a
Model UN environment like MMUN."
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Monday, March 03, 2008 |
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