RCIMUN 2010 Website

RCIMUN CONFERENCE INFORMATION

RCIMUN is an international Model United Nations Conference organized by the Robert College Model United Nations Club.

RCIMUN was organized for the first time in 2007 and with more than 600 participants in 2009, RCIMUN has improved rapidly in the last three years. RCIMUN is an MUN conference that strives to stand out not only with its high quality debates and resolutions, but also with its team spirit and innovative organizational approaches.

Our aim is to gather enthusiastic participants and provide them an inspiring platform to discuss pressing global issues. We hope to achieve this goal by blending our own experience as an MUN club with your participation, and thereby, creating a productive and knowledgeable environment in a peaceful atmosphere, in the beautiful and fascinating metropolis of Istanbul.

Being the first Model United Nations program adopted in Turkey, the RCMUN club rapidly progressed over the past two decades. The club functions as an extra-curricular activity and draws a large group of students every year, ranging from freshmen to seniors. The club members regularly attend The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) as well as six other international and national conferences, serving as delegates, student officers and press members.

Without further ado, we would like you to learn more about our conference by visiting respective tabs.

RCIMUN will be from April 6-10, 2010.

6^th of April, Half day Registration, Opening Ceremony and Ad Hoc Meetings followed by the Opening Dinner.

7^th of April, GA Opening, Full day Lobbying and Guest Speakers.

8^th of April, Half day Committee Sessions (and/or lobbying if neccessary) with the rest of the day spared for leisure time and sightseeing in Istanbul.

9^th of April, Full day Committee Sessionss and Party/Boat trip in the Bophorus at night.

10^th of April, Committee Sessions, Plenary Sessions and Closing Ceremony.

ROBERT COLLEGE

Founded in 1863 by Cyrus Hamlin and Christopher Robert, Robert College is the first American college established outside the borders of the USA. It is located on the European side of Istanbul, in a campus of 65 acres, encompassing a beautiful ancient grove, extending between Arnavutkoy and Ulus.

Robert College has always aimed to graduate students with an appreciation for and understanding of knowledge and ethics, therefore, it has created an environment that fosters learning and self-improvement. Valuing extracurricular activities along with academics, Robert College provides its students with a strong basis to build on throughout their lives.

Every year, Robert College hosts a variety of activities that give students an opportunity to excel at addressing an audience, debating, and improving their command of the English language. In 2007, RCIMUN was added to this list as a means for participants to express themselves freely while sticking to parliamentary procedures. Every April since then, the campus has hosted this conference that takes UN as its model.

Besides delivering solutions to the ever-lasting problems of the modern world, we recommend that participants take their time to appreciate the beautiful campus, and enjoy the fabulous view of the Bosphorus. The Plateau and the RC Heritage Room are perfect locations where the dazzling panorama lies before you.

CONFERENCE VENUE

RCIMUN 2009 will take place at the Robert College Campus, Istanbul. Situated in the Bosphorus, the campus is one of the marvels of Istanbul and it is also close to most of the popular locations in Istanbul.

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RCIMUN 2010 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

The tentative Schedule for RCIMUN 2010 can be found below. Please be aware that this schedule is subject to major changes and participants should refer to the latest schedule available.

The tentative schedule is as follows:

Tuesday 6th April
Student Officer Workshop 11:00-14:30
Registration 12:00-15:40
Orientation 14:00-16:00
Opening Ceremony 16:00-17:30
Mandatory Meeting with Advisors 15:30-16:00
Coffee Break 17:30-17:50
Ad Hoc Meeting 17:50-19:00
Approval Panel Meeting for Advisors 18.00-19.00
Mandatory Meeting with Advisors 19:00-19:10
Lobbying/ Moving towards Dinner 19:00-19:20
Opening Dinner 19:20-23:00
Busses Depart 22:20-22:40

Wednesday 7th April
Student Officer Briefing 08:30-08:40
Advisor’s Meeting 09:00-09:20
GA Plenary Session 09:10-11:10
ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-12:30
Coffee Break for GA Committees 11:10-11:30
GA Committees in Session 11:30-13:00
Lunch 11:30-14:00
GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 14:00-18:00
Approval Panel Open 15:30-17:30
Student Officer De-Briefing 18:10-18:20
Busses Depart 18:10-18:30

Thursday 8th April
Student Officer Briefing 08:00-08:10
Advisor’s Meeting 08:30-08:50
Approval Panel Open 08:30-12:00
GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-12:00
Lunch 12:00-13:00
Student Officer De-Briefing 12:10-12:30
Busses Depart 12:50-13:00
Sightseeing Tour(optional/fees apply) 11:30-19:00

Friday 9th April
Student Officer Briefing 08:30-08:40
Advisor’s Meeting 09:00-09:20
GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-12:30
Lunch 12:00-14:00
GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 13:30-18:00
Student Officer De-Briefing 18:40-19:00
Dinner 18:00-19:30
Busses start leaving for the Boat Trip 18:30-19:30
Boat Trip 19:30-23:00
Busses Depart 23:10-23:30

Saturday 10th April
Student Officer Briefing 08:30-08:40
Advisor’s Meeting 09:00-09:20
Approval Panel Open 09:00-12:00
ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-13:30
GA Committees in Session 09:00-12:00
GA Plenary in Session 13:30-17:10
Lunch 12:00-14:30
ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 14:30-17:00
Closing Ceremony 17:20-18:20
Busses Depart 18:30-19:00

RCIMUN GOES GREEN

We recognize global warming as one of the most critical issues of today's world. As active members of the society, we think it is our duty to start taking steps to combat this grave phenomenon. Therefore, RCIMUN initiated a new tradition in 2009 by going green. Starting with our third conference we have decided to organize RCIMUN in an environment-friendly fashion. In 2009, throughout the conference the participants were discouraged from using print-outs unless necessary and recycled paper was provided to participants in their RCIMUN folders. In 2010, we are aiming to increase the use of recycled paper as we have sadly noticed that when they ran out of paper, participants started using plain paper. Our canvas bag sale, displaying the message "Canvas Is The New Plastic", was a big success and we are planning to continue this practice. Also, the must-haves of any green project, recycle bins, were located all around the conference venues and participants were encouraged to use them. Electronic Forms were used for registration and paper waste during the organization phase was minimized. The Executive Board deems it crucial that the conference continues being green and improves its practice. Thus, the green policy of RCIMUN will be carried forward in the following years with similar initiatives to promote conservation of the environment.



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		ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to the new website of RCIMUN 2010. We have utilized this new design to ensure better navigation and easier access to relevant information. For quick access the SiteBoard will lead you to the page you wish to view. The right menu is for navigation. We hope that you find our new website easy to navigate and aesthetic. QUICKCONTACT Yiğit Ergeçen Secretary-General rcimun@rcimun.org For registration-related inquiries: registration@rcimun.org For transportation-related inquiries: transportation@rcimun.org For MUN-related inquiries: mun@rcimun.org For technical problems: tech@rcimun.org QUICKDEADLINES Form I deadline: February 5, 2010 Student Officer, Press Member and RCMICC Application Deadline: February 7, 2010 Form II deadline: March 7, 2010 Payment Deadline: March 14, 2010 You may find more information about application procedures in the registration section. RCMICC RCIMUN has a feature that runs simultaneoulsy with RCIMUN: Robert College Model International Criminal Court (RCMICC). With great success, in 2009 the RCMICC introduced its participants to international law and gave them a chance to simulate important past international criminal cases using the court procedures of the International Criminal Court. For further information about RCMICC please click here QUICKFORMS Form I is a non-binding registration form each advisor has to submit. Form II is the binding subsequent step after Form I; in this form each school specifies more details about their participants. Student Officer Application Form is the form that student officer candidates have to submit. Press Member Application Form is the form that prospectiv press members have to submit. MICC Application Form is the form that propective MICC participants have to complete. Advisor Recomendation Form is what advisors have to submit for prospective student officers and MICC participants applying from their school. SITEBOARD The SiteBoard contains a map of the RCIMUN website. The SiteBoard will be available soon.Click here to reach the siteboard.
	INFO DATES ROBERT COLLEGE VENUE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE GREEN POLICY RCIMUN CONFERENCE INFORMATION RCIMUN is an international Model United Nations Conference organized by the Robert College Model United Nations Club. RCIMUN was organized for the first time in 2007 and with more than 600 participants in 2009, RCIMUN has improved rapidly in the last three years. RCIMUN is an MUN conference that strives to stand out not only with its high quality debates and resolutions, but also with its team spirit and innovative organizational approaches. Our aim is to gather enthusiastic participants and provide them an inspiring platform to discuss pressing global issues. We hope to achieve this goal by blending our own experience as an MUN club with your participation, and thereby, creating a productive and knowledgeable environment in a peaceful atmosphere, in the beautiful and fascinating metropolis of Istanbul. Being the first Model United Nations program adopted in Turkey, the RCMUN club rapidly progressed over the past two decades. The club functions as an extra-curricular activity and draws a large group of students every year, ranging from freshmen to seniors. The club members regularly attend The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) as well as six other international and national conferences, serving as delegates, student officers and press members. Without further ado, we would like you to learn more about our conference by visiting respective tabs. RCIMUN will be from April 6-10, 2010. 6^th of April, Half day Registration, Opening Ceremony and Ad Hoc Meetings followed by the Opening Dinner. 7^th of April, GA Opening, Full day Lobbying and Guest Speakers. 8^th of April, Half day Committee Sessions (and/or lobbying if neccessary) with the rest of the day spared for leisure time and sightseeing in Istanbul. 9^th of April, Full day Committee Sessionss and Party/Boat trip in the Bophorus at night. 10^th of April, Committee Sessions, Plenary Sessions and Closing Ceremony. ROBERT COLLEGE Founded in 1863 by Cyrus Hamlin and Christopher Robert, Robert College is the first American college established outside the borders of the USA. It is located on the European side of Istanbul, in a campus of 65 acres, encompassing a beautiful ancient grove, extending between Arnavutkoy and Ulus. Robert College has always aimed to graduate students with an appreciation for and understanding of knowledge and ethics, therefore, it has created an environment that fosters learning and self-improvement. Valuing extracurricular activities along with academics, Robert College provides its students with a strong basis to build on throughout their lives. Every year, Robert College hosts a variety of activities that give students an opportunity to excel at addressing an audience, debating, and improving their command of the English language. In 2007, RCIMUN was added to this list as a means for participants to express themselves freely while sticking to parliamentary procedures. Every April since then, the campus has hosted this conference that takes UN as its model. Besides delivering solutions to the ever-lasting problems of the modern world, we recommend that participants take their time to appreciate the beautiful campus, and enjoy the fabulous view of the Bosphorus. The Plateau and the RC Heritage Room are perfect locations where the dazzling panorama lies before you. CONFERENCE VENUE RCIMUN 2009 will take place at the Robert College Campus, Istanbul. Situated in the Bosphorus, the campus is one of the marvels of Istanbul and it is also close to most of the popular locations in Istanbul. View Larger Map RCIMUN 2010 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE The tentative Schedule for RCIMUN 2010 can be found below. Please be aware that this schedule is subject to major changes and participants should refer to the latest schedule available. The tentative schedule is as follows: Tuesday 6th April Student Officer Workshop 11:00-14:30 Registration 12:00-15:40 Orientation 14:00-16:00 Opening Ceremony 16:00-17:30 Mandatory Meeting with Advisors 15:30-16:00 Coffee Break 17:30-17:50 Ad Hoc Meeting 17:50-19:00 Approval Panel Meeting for Advisors 18.00-19.00 Mandatory Meeting with Advisors 19:00-19:10 Lobbying/ Moving towards Dinner 19:00-19:20 Opening Dinner 19:20-23:00 Busses Depart 22:20-22:40 Wednesday 7th April Student Officer Briefing 08:30-08:40 Advisor’s Meeting 09:00-09:20 GA Plenary Session 09:10-11:10 ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-12:30 Coffee Break for GA Committees 11:10-11:30 GA Committees in Session 11:30-13:00 Lunch 11:30-14:00 GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 14:00-18:00 Approval Panel Open 15:30-17:30 Student Officer De-Briefing 18:10-18:20 Busses Depart 18:10-18:30 Thursday 8th April Student Officer Briefing 08:00-08:10 Advisor’s Meeting 08:30-08:50 Approval Panel Open 08:30-12:00 GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-12:00 Lunch 12:00-13:00 Student Officer De-Briefing 12:10-12:30 Busses Depart 12:50-13:00 Sightseeing Tour(optional/fees apply) 11:30-19:00 Friday 9th April Student Officer Briefing 08:30-08:40 Advisor’s Meeting 09:00-09:20 GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-12:30 Lunch 12:00-14:00 GA Committees, ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 13:30-18:00 Student Officer De-Briefing 18:40-19:00 Dinner 18:00-19:30 Busses start leaving for the Boat Trip 18:30-19:30 Boat Trip 19:30-23:00 Busses Depart 23:10-23:30 Saturday 10th April Student Officer Briefing 08:30-08:40 Advisor’s Meeting 09:00-09:20 Approval Panel Open 09:00-12:00 ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 09:00-13:30 GA Committees in Session 09:00-12:00 GA Plenary in Session 13:30-17:10 Lunch 12:00-14:30 ECOSOC, SPC, SC, RCSA and RCMICC in Session 14:30-17:00 Closing Ceremony 17:20-18:20 Busses Depart 18:30-19:00 RCIMUN GOES GREEN We recognize global warming as one of the most critical issues of today's world. As active members of the society, we think it is our duty to start taking steps to combat this grave phenomenon. Therefore, RCIMUN initiated a new tradition in 2009 by going green. Starting with our third conference we have decided to organize RCIMUN in an environment-friendly fashion. In 2009, throughout the conference the participants were discouraged from using print-outs unless necessary and recycled paper was provided to participants in their RCIMUN folders. In 2010, we are aiming to increase the use of recycled paper as we have sadly noticed that when they ran out of paper, participants started using plain paper. Our canvas bag sale, displaying the message "Canvas Is The New Plastic", was a big success and we are planning to continue this practice. Also, the must-haves of any green project, recycle bins, were located all around the conference venues and participants were encouraged to use them. Electronic Forms were used for registration and paper waste during the organization phase was minimized. The Executive Board deems it crucial that the conference continues being green and improves its practice. Thus, the green policy of RCIMUN will be carried forward in the following years with similar initiatives to promote conservation of the environment.