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LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL

Hello Delegates and Advisors,
PHUNC 2014 is nally here! Id like to
extend a warm welcome to everyone;
were all very excited to have all at you
here at Pennsylvania State University
this weekend. My name is Sanjana Roy,
and it is my pleasure to serve as the
Secretary General of the 2014
Pennsylvania High School Model United Nations Conference. I hope
youre all looking forward to a weekend of debate, collaboration,
negotiation, and of course memories. PHUNC 2014s theme is
Metamorphosis and were happy to present a variety of committees that
exhibit the power of change- hopefully for the better. As no conference
can be successful without a talented, engaged group of delegates, we
feel honored to welcome returning schools and our new schools to this
years conference. On behalf of myself, my secretariat, Chairs, Crisis
Directors, crisis staff, and the entire Penn State International Affairs and
Debate Association, Id like to thank you for coming and we hope you
have an amazing weekend.

SECRETARIAT

Ryan Kloss - Chief of Staff Ayad Muhammad - Director of Finances
Alice Greider - Director- General Varghese VP Paul - Director of Marketing
Jordan Todd - Director of Crisis Joey Carper- Director of Events and Activities
Eden Araya - Charg dAffairs Ethan Bowen - Director of Technology
Ben Black - Director of Conference Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from the Secretary-General 2
Secretariat2
Conference Schedule4
Committee Room Locations .5
Keynote Speaker.6
Conference Policies and Information7
Parliamentary Procedure Help ..8
Downtown State College ...9



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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Thursday- October 16th, 2014
1:00 - 5:30 - Registration The Atherton and the Days Inn
6:00-7:00 - Opening Ceremony 010 Sparks Building
7:00-7:20- Crisis Training 010 Sparks Building
7:45- 10:00 - Committee Session I Willard Building

9:00- 10:00 Advisor Meeting I - 321 HUB

Friday- October 17th, 2014
10:00 - 12:00 Campus Tours Old Main Lawn
2:30- 5:00 Committee Session II see room assignments
5:00 - 6:00 - Dinner Break
6:30- 10:00 - Committee Session III see room assignments

7:00 - 8:00 Adviser Meeting II - 321 HUB

Saturday- October 18th, 2014
9:00- 12:30- Committee Session IV Willard Building
12:30- 2:00 - Lunch with Committee
2:00- 6:30 - Committee Session V Willard Building
7:00- 8:30 Dinner Banquet Heritage Hall, HUB
8:30- 10:00 - Break
10:00 - 12:00 - Delegate Dance Heritage Hall, HUB

5:00- 6:00 - Advisor Meeting III - 321 HUB

Sunday- October 19th, 2014
9:00 - 11:00 - Committee Session VI Willard Building
11:30 - 12:30 - Closing Ceremonies 121 Sparks Building


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COMMITTEE ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

AZTEC EMPIRE: GERMAN UNIFICATION
Thursday: 173 Willard Thursday: 208 Willard
Friday: 106 Sackett Friday: 208 Willard
Saturday: 173 Willard Saturday: 208 Willard
Sunday: 173 Willard Sunday: 208 Willard

BRAZILS CABINET PARTITION OF 1947
Thursday: 203 Willard Thursday: 220 Willard
Friday: 103 Willard Friday: 220 Willard
Saturday: 203 Willard Saturday: 220 Willard
Sunday: 203 Willard Sunday: 220 Willard

DNC RNC
Thursday: 373 Willard Thursday: 367 Willard
Friday: 214 Hammond Friday: 212 Hammond
Saturday: 373 Willard Saturday: 367 Willard
Sunday: 373 Willard Sunday: 367 Willard

SPANISH CIVIL WAR UNESCAP
Thursday: 105 Willard Thursday: 160 Willard
Friday: 105 Willard Friday: 203 Sackett
Saturday: 105 Willard Saturday: 160 Willard
Sunday: 105 Willard Sunday: 160 Willard

UNSC 2016
Thursday: 303 Willard
Friday: 251 Willard
Saturday: 303 Willard
Sunday: 303 Willard


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KEYNOTE SPEAKER- DR. SHEMANSKI
DIGITAL DIPLOMACY: ADAPTING TO CHANGE IN THE 21ST. CENTURY

Donald R. Shemanski earned his B.A., With
High Distinction, in German from the Pennsylvania
State University and his J.D. from Georgetown
University. He joined the faculty of the College of
Information Sciences and Technology (IST) on June 2,
2008, after serving for 23 years as a diplomat with the
United States Foreign Service. Immediately prior to
joining IST, Shemanski served as Counselor for Global
Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, directing the
Embassy office responsible for high-priority policy
issues such as counter-terrorism, nuclear
nonproliferation, climate change, and international
judicial assistance. He has had a number of postings in
Washington and abroad, including tours in Italy,
Pakistan, Cyprus, and Germany. His assignments have included serving as coordinator
for State Department refugee assistance programs for the former Yugoslavia, delegate
to the U.S. Delegation to the Vienna CSCE Follow-up Meeting, Deputy Special Envoy
to the Afghan Mujahedin, and Alternate U.S. Delegate to the foundation,
Remembrance, Responsibility, and the Future, which administered payments to
former World War II-era forced and slave laborers of the Nazi regime.
Prior to joining the Foreign Service, Shemanski was an associate attorney with the
international law firm Walter, Conston & Schurtman in New York City. He was admitted
to the Bar in Pennsylvania and New York.
In addition to his studies in the United States, Shemanski studied German civil law at
the Goethe University in Frankfurt pursuant to a Fulbright grant. His foreign languages
include German, Italian, and Greek.
Shemanski is the recipient of two Superior Honor Awards and two Meritorious Honor
Awards from the U.S. Department of State.



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CONFERENCE POLICIES

DRESS CODE:
PHUNC requires a type of dress code
formerly known was Western Business
Attire. Overall, Western Business Attire
entails simplicity and formality. For men,
Western Business Attire entails wearing a
dress shirt and tie, dark or khaki slacks, and
dress shoes. A suit jacket is encouraged but
not required. For women, Western Business
Attire entails wearing dark slacks and a
blouse or business style dresses and suits.
We recommend you take these dress code
suggestions into consideration as
inappropriate attire can lead for you to not
participate in committee that day.
Examples of unacceptable or inappropriate
attire:
Tennis shoes
T-shirts
Shorts
Jeans
Tank Tops
Crop Tops
Sandals or any open-toed shoes

TECHNOLOGY:
PHUNC prohibits the use of laptops, tablets,
and similar technology during moderated
caucuses and the normal process of debate.
They may be used during unmoderated
caucuses at the chairs discretion.
Out of courtesy, delegates must silence all
cellular phones, ipods, and similar electronic
devices and must refrain from using them
during committee unless extenuating
circumstances require it. In those events, we
request that delegates use a point of
personal privilege and excuse themselves
from debate or limit their use to
unmoderated caucuses.

DELEGATE AWARDS:
Awarded to delegates who stand out from
their competitors within their committee-
both in speech and committee work and
through written work with crisis.
Criteria:
A well-spoken delegate in committee who
contributes to the topic at hand by
discussing his or her viewpoint clearly and
concisely.
An efcient leader in committee who acts as
an integral agent for the ow of the
committee and attempts to move the
committee forward by motioning for topics
and raising thoughtful points.
Exhibits a strong use of crisis by sending
thoughtful or clever notes and sending notes
of strategic value, not just notes requesting
information.
Shows the effective use of diplomacy and
consideration of international parties and
observers.
Levels of Awards:
1st - Best Delegate
2nd - Outstanding Delegate
3rd - Honorable Mention

DELEGATION AWARDS:
Awarded to the largest and smallest
delegation with the highest cumulative ratio.
Criteria:
Half of a delegations score derives from its
total accumulated award points: four per
Best Delegate, three per Outstanding
Delegate, and two per Honorable Mention.
Half of a delegations score derives from
its win ratio: a number of team members
who won individual awards divided by the
whole number in the delegation.
NOTE:
These are by no means a complete list of
criteria, but delegate wishing to win an award
should keep them in mind.
Chairs may add any extra criteria and awards
are ultimately up to the discretion of the Chair
and Crisis Director.
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE HELP
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DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE
(MAP ON BACK COVER)

EATERIES:
Babys Diner ($$) - 131 S. Garner St.
Cafe 210 West ($) - 210 W. College Ave
Chilis ($$) - 137 S. Allen St.
Cozy Thai ($$) - 232 S. Allen St.
The Deli ($$) - 113 Heister St.
Galanga ($$) - 454 E. College Ave
Green Bowl ($$) - 131 W. Beaver Ave
India Pavilion ($) - 222 E. Calder Way
Panera Bread ($) - 148 S. Allen St.
Pita Pit ($) - 218 E. Calder Way
Rotelli ($$) - 250 E. Calder War
Sichuan Bistro ($$) - 332 W. College Ave
The Corner Room ($$)- 100 W. College Ave
The Tavern ($$) - 220 E. College Ave
The Wafe Shop ($) - 346 W. College Ave
Ye Old College Diner ($) - 126 W.
College Ave
PIZZERIAS:
Bells Greek Pizza ($) - 214 E. Calder Way
Brothers Pizza ($$) - 238 W. Hamilton Ave
Canyon Pizza ($) - 206 E. College Ave
College Pizza ($) - 128 Locust Lane
Corrinados Pizza ($)- 114 Hetzel St.
D.P. Dough ($) - 401 E. Beaver Ave.
Gumbys Pizza ($) - 300 S. Pugh St.

FAST FOOD:
Are U Hungry - 111 Sowers St.
Burger King - HUB-Robeson Center and
521 University Drive
Chick-Fil-A - HUB-Robeson Center and
1938 N. Atherton St.
Chipotle- 116 Heister St.
Five Guys- 226 W. College Ave
McDonalds - 442 E. College Ave.
Qdoba Mexican Grill - 206 W. College Ave.
Quiznos - 317 E. Beaver Ave
Subway- 100 S. Burrows St.
Taco Bell - 310 E. College Ave
Wings Over Happy Valley - 244 W.
Hamlton Ave

COFFEE:
Starbucks - 141 S. Garner Street
Dunkin Donuts - 200 W. College Ave


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