2023 Model United Nations Conference

Nearly 700 students gathered from Feb. 16 to 19 at the Sheraton Waterside Hotel to attend 51�鱨վ’s 46th Model United Nations Conference (51�鱨վMUNC). Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the U.N. where students act as delegates and attempt to solve real-world issues. Photos Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

Delegates have one minute to present their case to representatives of other countries. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

Fifty-one schools participated in this year's 51�鱨վMUNC 46, making it standing-room-only in the Sheraton Waterside ballrooms. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

Maddy Dunaway, center, shares a note with her neighbor as they work on solving a problem discussed in their session. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

Secretary General Ana Camacho, left, and Director General Sophie Rofheart bang their gavels, signifying the start of the 46th 51�鱨վ Model United Nations Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

Delegate Maddy Dunaway raises her placard during a vote to set speaker time limits in the Arab League committee meeting. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

As delegates present their case, students take notes. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

51�鱨վMUN President Katie Keith welcomes students and teachers to the 46th Model United Nations Conference. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ

Laura Delbrugge, dean of 51�鱨վ’s College of Arts and Letters, addresses the nearly 700 students in attendance at the 51�鱨վMUNC in Norfolk. Photo Chuck Thomas/51�鱨վ