Weekly update – Jan 1, 2011
Dear IRSAMers,
With the beginning of the new year 2011, IRSAM has as much as ever to offer all of its members.
1.1 SSUNS 2011 Secretariat Applications
2.1 GCIMUN
3.1 G8/G20 Youth Summit 2011 Paris
4.1 IRSAM Journal Call for Editors
4.2 IRSAM Journal Submissions
5.1 IRSAM Webmaster
6.1 Tuesday Meeting Contest
7.1 PSSA: Battle for the Charity 2011 Contest
1.1 SSUNS 2011 Secretariat Applications
SSUNS 2011 is still recruiting members for its Secretariat. If you are interested in international relations, model United Nations, being part of a team comprising incredibly hard working individuals, and putting together one of the premier MUN conferences in the North American high school circuit, you will not want to miss out on this opportunity! The following positions are currently available: Undersecretary-General (Committee Affairs), Undersecretary-General (Finance), Undersecretary-General (Information and Technology), Chief of Operations, Chief of Staff, Director of Public Relations, and Chargé(e) d’Affaires. No previous experience with model United Nations or IRSAM is required. Completed applications should be e-mailed to sg@ssuns.org, or dropped off at the IRSAM Mailbox (# 101) on the fourth floor of Shatner by Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 18:00. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Suryadeep Seal at sg@ssuns.org.
2.1 GCIMUN
GCIMUN is a conference that happens every year at the UN Headquarters and Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York from May 12th to 15th. The United Nations Foundation flies in staffers from all over the world to become chairs, logistics staff, conference staff and a whole mess of other fun things.
Last year there were SIX McGill kids staffing the conference. If you’re interested in applying, or know people that are, the application can be found at http://www.unausa.org/secretariat. The application is due on January 10th. The application is taken really seriously, so please take your time with it if you choose to apply, and the process is extremely competitive.
Here’s a few reasons why this is an awesome idea:
-4 days in NYC from anywhere and 5 nights in a 4 star hotel on Lexington Avenue
-You don’t have to write any background guides
-Keep your Model UN skills sharp
-It’s well after finals end
-Work at a conference where the delegates represent nearly half of the countries of the UN and the staff are from all but one continent
If you have any questions, email robert@gcimun.org.
3.1 G8/G20 Youth Summit 2011 Paris
Recruitment is currently underway for university students from across Canada to represent the nation at the annual G8 & G20 Youth Summit. The upcoming conference will be held in Paris, France from May 29 to June 3, 2011. The application deadline for Canadian delegation positions is 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Monday, January 31st, 2011. Individuals should be sure to submit complete applications by that time (application form, resume and 500-word motivation letter). All of this information, as well as additional details about past conferences and our organization, can also be found on the website: www.g8g20youthsummitcanada.org
4.1 IRSAM Journal Call for Editors
IRSAM is looking for an editorial board for its new International Relations Journal. (4 senior editors, 4 junior editors, one design editor) The application is due Wednesday, January 12, though individuals are encouraged to apply earlier. It is available here. If you have any questions, contact Ryan at journal@irsam.ca.
4.2 IRSAM Journal Submissions
The new IRSAM journal invites submissions for its 2010-2011 issue.
Papers should concern a topic in International Relations, written in any course at McGill, have received a high mark, and be between 5 and 25 pages. The author’s name should not appear anywhere on the submission. Please be sure to note the title of the course and the professor’s name. A maximum number of two submissions per author will be accepted.
5.1 IRSAM Webmaster
IRSAM is looking for a new Website Manager for the 2011 Winter semester! Experience with website maintenance and troubleshooting is highly desired. Please send a CV and cover letter to internal@irsam.ca, and contact Ilana at internal@irsam.ca if you have any questions.
6.1 Tuesday Meeting Contest
Here’s your chance to have a say in IRSAM’s weekly events! Do you have an IR-related event you’d like to see next semester? A trivia game you’re itching to play? Send any suggestions to Ilana at internal@irsam.ca!
7. PSSA: Battle for the Charity 2011 Contest
Want to rock out to some awesome McGill talent, win amazing prizes and raise money for Head and Hands charity all at once? Then draw your swords, and rock out at the PSSA’s annual Battle for the Charity! This epic battle of the bands will go down at 7pm on January 15, 2011 in the Shatner Ballroom. Tickets go on sale January 4th for only $5, and include raffle tickets to over $600 in prizes! For more information check out the Facebook event. Check out the blog for more info on the bands: www.pssabattleforthecharity.tumblr.com. Any other questions? Email pssa.charitycommittee@gmail.com.
SSUNS 2011 Secretariat Application (PDF)
IRSAM Journal Application (PDF)