Welcome to Ad-Hoc Committee of the Secretary-General
Dear Delegates,
My name is Arka Mallela, and I welcome you to the Ad-Hoc Committee of ILMUNC XXVIII. I am in the Vagelos Scholars Program at the University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2013, studying Biochemistry and Philosophy. Model U.N. has been a key part of my life since the beginning of high school, as I have been involved in numerous conferences as a delegate, staffer and secretariat member. This year I am serving as the Chief Operating Officer for UPMUNC, Penn’s collegiate conference. In my time outside of Model U.N., I enjoy working for a startup nonprofit, rock climbing, traveling, and watching Mad Men, among other things.
The Ad-Hoc committee is by far the most interesting at ILMUNC simply because no one has any idea what to expect. Topics in the past have ranged from terrorist groups to environmental crises to global nuclear war, and this year’s promises to be equally exciting. I advise you all to keep updated on current events, and to be aware of the various forces shaping our world today. While the topic of this committee will not be revealed until right before conference, such preparation will no doubt help you understand the debate better.
I look forward to meeting you all in January, but until then, feel free to contact our USG, Yadavan Mahendraraj, at usg-crisis2@ilmunc.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Best,
Arka Mallela
Chair, Ad-Hoc Committee of the Secretary-General
Ivy League Model United Nations Conference XXVIII
Dear Delegates,
My name is Anant Ahuja and it will be my pleasure to act as your Crisis Director for ILMUNC XXVIII. I am originally from New Delhi, India but was born in New York and am therefore a dual-citizen. But, having gone to an international school, I have made friends from all over the world, which makes me feel like a global citizen.
I moved to Philadelphia three years ago to attend the University of Pennsylvania. Here, I am a senior majoring in Political Science and minoring in Spanish. Aside from my interest in global issues and politics, I enjoy playing basketball and composing digital music (House and Rap instrumentals).
This year’s new Ad-Hoc committee has a lot in store for you; as a delegate on one of the most competitive committees, be sure to expect fierce competition. The topic will be kept secret until the last few weeks before conference. However, just as on any crisis committee, you must be ready to cooperate with others while also remaining savvy of their multi-faceted nature. The background guide will prepare you for the crises that will be thrown your way. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our USG, Yadavan Mahendraraj, who can respond to your concerns and forward them to us if need be. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Yours,
Anant Ahuja
Crisis Director, Ad-Hoc Committee of the Secretary-General
Ivy League Model United Nations Conference XXVIII
Topic Summary
The Ad Hoc Committee of the Secretary-General is an innovative crisis committee, designed to challenge ILMUNC’s most skilled crisis delegates. Representation on the committee is by application-only, with participants selected personally by the Secretariat. By its nature, the Ad Hoc Committee is also unique in its structure: the topic of debate will not be disclosed until shortly before conference, thus increasing the challenge to delegates. While we cannot provide information regarding what the Ad Hoc Committee will address, we promise the experience will be full of original, fast-paced crisis scenarios that force delegates to make quick, and well-reasoned, decisions.