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The Model United Nations Society is ODU's window on the United Nations and international activism. The Society's mission is promoting global, multicultural education and leadership experience through experiential learning, stressing student participation in simulation conferences and courses. We represent the university at model UN, European Union, Nato and crisis simulation conferences around the country, and by organizing major simulations of our own, including ODUMUNC, held every February. Membership is open to students from all colleges and disciplines at the university.

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2012-2013 ODU Model UN Officers & ODUMUNC Secretariat
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President
C. Luke Watson
Email: cwats022@odu.edu
Howdy! I'm a senior Economics major with a Philosophy minor. I'm always open to talk about economic, political, or philosophical issues; one can normally find me with a book or NPR playing. I am a Portsmouth native, working at Colley Ave Starbucks. This will be my eighth year in MUN. As president, my goal is to ensure every member enjoys new ideas, experiences, and friends. |
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Secretary-General
Robert (Robby) Townsend
Email: rtown004@odu.edu
Hey, my name is Robert Townsend, but you can call me Robby. I'm an English major studying to be a teacher, and if you're wondering why I'm in Model UN, so am I (just kidding!). Aside from MUN, I am a seasoned lifeguard, guitar player, and sports fan. I speak too loud, too sarcastically and too much. Bring Advil to meetings. Feel free to contact me with any MUN or ODUMUNC questions or otherwise. I live to serve! |
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Under-Secretary-General
Rachelle Ampoyo
Email: rampo001@odu.edu
Howdy! I'm a senior studying Political Science and this will be my third year being involved with the ODU Model United Nations. Hailing from northern Virginia, in my free time you'll most likely find me talking, laughing, and smiling a lot. If you swing by our meetings, office, or any of the events we hold say hi and ask any questions. See you around! |
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Under-Secretary-General
Gulshan Chattha
Email: gchat001@odu.edu
Hi, I'm a junior majoring in Political Science and minor in Philosophy. Once I finish my bachelors, I plan on law school. I work with SG Robert Townsend to make sure ODUMUNC 36 is our best conference ever! I come from the Eastern Shore where I spent most of my life around the beach. I love outdoor activities, especially soccer. MUN has given me many opportunities and I am excited to give something back as USG. |
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Under-Secretary-General
Patrick Faha
Email: pfaha001@odu.edu
My name is Patrick Faha, I'm a junior Geology major. I realize geology is unrelated to the UN, but I do like to take in interest in world events and international relations, so MUN is great. I am a member at large for the MUN and I handle small tasks that any of the other officers may need done. |
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Under-Secretary-General
Garima Kaushal
Email: gkaus001@odu.edu
Hi, my name is Garima, and I am a sophomore majoring in international studies. Model UN is a great organization to join because it's a perfect balance of fun and learning. Outside of MUN, I will probably be helping the Indian Student Association with Indian Festivals. |
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Secretary-Treasurer
Kelsie Burkhard
Email: kburk012@odu.edu
Hello everyone, I am a Psychology and Human Services major. I am from the Eastern Shore, that little old peninsula not too far from ODU. It is my junior year in college and I have been a delegate in model un since my junior year of high school. The club is something that not only provides you with knowledge of the world, but lots of new friends, travels, experiences and a great time! |
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Assistant-Secretary-Treasurer
Steve Bunting
Email: sbunt004@odu.edu
Hey, I'm Steve. I'm a sophomore majoring in econ, and minoring in philosophy. When I'm not living in the Model UN office, I play guitar and sing. After I leave ODU I hope to attend law school, but in the mean time Model UN has a been a great way to learn about the world and meet great friends. |
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Assistant-Secretary-Treasurer
Jason Ragar
Email: jraga003@odu.edu
Bonjour! Je m'appelle Jason et je ne parle pas français. I'm a Chicago native and senior majoring in International Studies. This is my first year participating in any model UN, and the society members are very welcoming and eager to help new members learn the ropes. If you're interested in international relations, current events, and looking to meet friendly, likeminded individuals, stop by the ODU Model UN office and see what we're all about. |
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Administrative Secretary
Watson Swail
Email: wswai002@odu.edu
My name is Watson Swail and I am a second year student studying English. I hope to be a journalist and cover international political relations someday. Some fun facts about me are I am a dual citizen of the United States and Canada and my favorite committee is EcoSoc.
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Historian
Shivani Upadhyay
Email: supad003@odu.edu
Hello Future MUNsters, My name is Shivani Upadhyay. I'm junior majoring in political science and legal studies. After law school i hopeto work for the FBI or CIA. MUN gave me an opportunity to grow; I enjoy every second I spend in MUN. We are more family than just an organization. I so love taking pictures that MUN made me historian. So if you see me walking around with camera during ODUMUNC36 be careful, if you don't want to get caught in a moment! |
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College Conference Coordinator
Michael Chatman
Email: mchat005@odu.edu
Hello, I am a Sophomore majoring in Computer Engineering. Although this organization is not related to my major, I like the excitement of politics and international issues . In the future, I would like to obtain employment form the federal government, which would allow me to travel the world in order experience the varies of life. My life aspirations have lead myself to join this fantastic organization, and I am super excited to be ODUMUN's CCC. |
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Student Activities Coordinator
Kym Ganczak
Email: kganc001@odu.edu
Hey guys, I'm Kym! I'm a junior/senior majoring in International Studies and Political Science and minoring in Spanish! I hope to end up at William and Mary Law when I graduate ODU and want to go on to be Secretary of State one day...whoa, dream big! I spend pretty much all of my time in the library studying and eating bagels from Einstein's. When I'm not in the library, I'm eating, sleeping, or on my way to do one of the above. |
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Member-At-Large
Chelsea Bligh
Email: cblig001@odu.edu
Konichiwa everyone, I'm a dental hygiene major who loves a good story. Though my major has nothing to do with the UN, it shows how great this program is! I enjoy debating, traveling, and spending time with the MUNsters. I moved from Okinawa, Japan, five years ago and I love ODU. My job is to support staff, hopefully the ST! I hope to see ya'll on campus, at a college conference, at ODUMUNC 36, or society meetings! |
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Member-At-Large
Victoria Coakley
Email: vcoak001@odu.edu
"Hey there! I'm Victoria Coakley and a Senior at ODU. I am an International Studies and Spanish double major. I have always been interested in helping people and love volunteering, especially with kids. I have a profound interest in international relations, language, religion, culture, art, and geography. I have 4 little brothers, a family who I love more than anything, and a fiancee, Nick Brightwell, who means the world to me. I can't wait to work with all of you!" |
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Member-At-Large
William (Will) Deady
Email: wdead001@odu.edu
Hello mates, I am a junior at ODU and international studies major and french minor. I transferred to ODU in spring of 2010. I play junior varsity soccer for Old Dominion. I discovered Model UN on my own in the fall of 2011 and I absolutely love the club and the people who are involved in it. If you want to get involved and have fun physically and mentally this is the club. Model UN also gives you a way to travel for cheap, see the United States and debate your little heart out. I hope to see you all in the future with Model UN events and I will share many stories that I have about the club to encourage your evolvement. |
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Member-At-Large
Mariaclara Ludovici
Email: mludo001@odu.edu
Hello everybody, I come from Italy. My father is an Italian Air force officer moved in the US to work for NATO. It is thanks to his job I have had the great opportunity to study in this amazing country! I am not a English native speaker, but I always do my best to improve my English. I am a proud member at large of ODU Model United Nations. My major is Spanish with a minor in International Studies. I really love languages, and my goal is to learn as many languages as possible. I am working on it! If you have a dream, do everything to reach it! That's my philosophy. |
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Member-At-Large
Davante Parries
Email: dparr007@odu.edu
Hey, Guten Tag!,Konichiwa,Hola!. My name is Davante Jarell Parries (or Doode, in some cases), a sophomore, Cleveland born, but mostly grew up in Virginia due to being an army brat. I'm pursuing an accelerated master's degree in international studies and want to work for the government. I find other cultures and people interesting, and I think the more we (human beings) know about each other the more we get along. |
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