The FIMUN Staff honored Karen Roberts, faculty advisor from Mater Academy in Miami, with a special gavel for her dedication to preparing her students while also battling cancer
The Florida International University Model UN Program (FIU MUN PRO) hosted the Florida International Model United Nations conference (FIMUN) on its campus. This year marked the 25th anniversary of FIMUN, making it the longest running MUN conference in both Miami and South Florida. Federico Baez served as this years Secretary-General and oversaw 10 committees ranging from traditional committees (DISEC, SOCHUM, and WHO) to crisis committees (Contagion, Arab Spring, South China Sea). Over 20 high schools and 400 high school students from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties attended FIMUN 2012.
The FIMUN Staff also honored Karen Roberts, faculty advisor from Mater Academy in Miami, with a special gavel commemorating her for her exceptional courage and dedication to her students. Ms Roberts was diagnosed with cancer during the fall semester and nonetheless devoted numerous hours to her delegates, ensuring that they were indeed prepared for bothFIMUN and the Global Classrooms Miami conference held in February.
Best Delegate Awards:
Delegation Awards:
Best Large Delegation: Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Outstanding Large Delegation: Hialeah-Miami Lakes
Best Small Delegation: David Posnack Jewish Day School
The Secretary General speaking at opening ceremonies
Delegates in DISEC
Delegates in the World Health Organization
Co-Chairs of the Contagion Committee
The SOCHUM Committee
FIMUN Closing Ceremonies
