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The Cornell International Affairs Society (CIAS) is a student-run organization whose purpose is to promote awareness of international affairs. CIAS achieves its purpose via a number of mechanisms including the Cornell Model United Nations Conference, the Cornell International Affairs Conference, attendance at Model United Nations conferences hosted by other universities, regular meetings to discuss current events of international importance, and programming of events related to international relations.

History
Founded in... CIAS

CIAS has a presence at several Model UN conferences across the North Eastern United States and Eastern Canada.

Cornell Model United Nations Conference
The Cornell Model United Nations Conference (CMUNC) is a Model United Nations conference hosted by CIAS each spring that attracts almost 800 high school students. Participants come from places around the world, including Canada, Hong Kong, and South Africa, to name a few.

Like many Model United Nations conferences, CMUNC offers simulations of committees in three broad styles:
 * General Assemblies, such as the United Nations Economic and Social Council,
 * Regional Bodies and Specialized Committees, like the Syrian Arab Red Crescent
 * Crisis Committees, both real like the United Nations Security Council and historical such as the Lewis and Clarke Expedition

Delegates represent sovereign nations and their interests, and try to work together to solve issues.

CMUNC 2014 will take place April 10th through 13th, 2014.

Staff & Secretariat
CMUNC is run entirely by students of Cornell University, with support from various student groups on campus and volunteer staff. Because of this, each and every staff member plays an important role. CMUNC 2013 had more than 100 staff members working together to ensure a great conference experience for all.

High-level management of CMUNC proceedings are carried out by the CMUNC Secretariat. This group is comprised of:
 * Secretary-General
 * Director-General
 * Director of Public Relations
 * Director of Operations
 * Director of Finance
 * Undersecretary-General of General Assemblies and Specialized Committees
 * Undersecretary-General of Crisis Committees
 * Chief of Staff
 * Director of Technology

The Secretary-General and Director General for any given year are usually selected soon after the end of the previous year's convening of CMUNC.

Past Secretary-Generals and Director-Generals of CMUNC include:

Awards
CMUNC recognizes students who are exceptionally skilled at representing their nation or group via an Awards ceremony at the end of each year's convening. Awards are given to the delegates who demonstrate strong preparation, excellent speaking skills, adherence to national interests & policy, and compromise and negotiation. While some of the larger committees give a larger quantity of awards, each committee awards at least the following titles:
 * Best Delegate
 * Outstanding Delegate
 * Honorable Mention

Cornell International Affairs Conference
The Cornell International Affairs Conference (CIAC, pronounced like 'kayak') is the annual collegiate-level Model United Nations conference hosted by CIAS. CIAC's goal as a conference is "to create an atmosphere that fosters lively debate, skilled diplomacy, and creative problem-solving." Since CIAC is a relatively young and small conference, it is unique in that it allows for intense and engaging committees.

Staff & Secretariat
CIAC is run by CIAC members and volunteer staffmembers made up of Cornell students. CIAC III had more than 100 staff members working together to make CIAC a great experience for both attendees and other staff members

CIAC Secretariat manages most of the high-level administrative tasks required to run the conference. This group is comprised of:
 * Secretary-General
 * Director-General
 * Director of Public Relations
 * Director of Finance
 * Chargé d'Affaires
 * Chief of Staff
 * Two Undersecretary-Generals of Committees

The Secretary-General and Director General for any given year are usually selected soon after the end of the previous year's convening of CIAC.

Past Secretary-Generals and Director-Generals of CIAC include:

Awards
CIAC places high value on excellent problem-solving, diplomacy, and speaking. In this spirit, CIAC gives participants awards for those who demonstrate strong preparation, speaking skills and adherence to policy beyond both what is expected and the efforts of other delegates. Each committee awards at least the following titles:
 * Best Delegate
 * Outstanding Delegate
 * Honorable Mention

Related

 * Model United Nations