Dear Delegates and Faculty Advisors,

It is my distinct pleasure to invite you and your school to another year of thrilling debate, intriguing international conflicts, and exciting special events at the twenty-seventh session of the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC). Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s International Affairs Association, ILMUNC is one of the largest and most renowned United Nations simulations in the world.

The conference will be held from January 27 to January 30, 2011, and will once again be held at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel. Located in the heart of the city of Brotherly Love, the conference is walking distance from some of Philadelphia’s most distinct historical and cultures landmarks, such as the Art Museum, the Liberty Bell, and Rittenhouse Square.

Our Secretariat and Staff of over 200 University of Pennsylvania students value our commitment to innovation, and wish to provide a forum for debate for both beginner delegates and delegates who have ample Model UN experience. We hope to challenge and inspire experienced delegates with our stimulating topics and unpredictable crisis. For newer delegates, we will provide novice and resolution training workshops, as well as a novice committee, a staple to ILMUNC. Additionally, for the first time this year we will be hosted interactive online training before conference.

ILMUNC provides the unique opportunity for high school students to visit and explore Penn’s campus, one of the nations finest institutions. We offer delegates the option to take a free shuttle from the Sheraton to campus for an information session with Penn’s admissions department, a tour of our beautiful campus, or just to discover college life on your own. We also invite delegates to attend a college life panel, where University of Pennsylvania students share their experiences applying to college and about college life.

Not only is ILMUNC an educational forum, but also it supports a charitable organization through the Franklin Legacy Program. Each year ILMUNC provides a forum for both delegates and staff to give back by raising money for an organization, which accompanies a primary conference theme. This year, the Franklin Legacy Program will support global responses to natural disasters. Money raised at ILMUNC 2011 will be donated to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the primary UN organization responsible for provide emergency humanitarian aid to areas ravaged by nature disasters.

ILMUNC is proud to present 22 diverse committees. Ranging from the traditional Model UN committee to unconventional crisis simulations, our staff hopes to inspire delegates to work together to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. ILMUNC is excited to announce that it will be a “green” conference this year, and I would encourage you to check our website (www.ilmunc.com) for more new features and general information about ILMUNC.

If you have any questions or concerns, I would encourage you to email me (sec-gen@ilmunc.com) or call me (917-282-0079) at any time. I look forward to working with you in the coming months and I cannot wait to see you in January!

Best Regards,

Zach Stone
Secretary-General
ILMUNC XXVII
sec-gen@ilmunc.com