From October 16-18, a delegation of eight undergraduates from the Clemson Model United Nations class (Political Science 311) participated in Duke University’s International Security Conference (DISC).  This conference focused on the role of great powers including their role in energy and terrorism crises. 

Clemson received the Best Delegation award (all eight students) as well as the Outstanding Delegate award (Ellen Andrews).  A Best Delegate award was also made for each of the four committees of the conference, of which members of the Clemson delegation won two (Paul Farmer and Chris Godbey).  Matthew Londergan and Paul Sabisch received Honorable Mentions.  Other members of the Clemson delegation were Danielle Elhage, Toni Rice and Lisa Spadaccini.

***Pictured on right - Front row (left to right): Danielle Elhage, Ellen Andrews, Lisa Spadaccini; Back row (left to right): Chris Godbey, Matt Londergan, Paul Farmer, Prof. Michael Morris.  Not pictured: Toni Rice and Paul Sabisch.

Other recent awards include a verbal commendation for Chris Godbey at Georgetown University’s National Collegiate Security Conference (NCSC), October 9-11, 2009, and the Best Delegation award at the Stockholm (Sweden) Model United Nations Conference in November 2008.

Clemson University Faculty Advisor to the Model United Nations club and class: 

• Michael Morris

Clemson University students participating in the Duke University conference:

• Ellen Andrews

• Danielle Elhage

• Paul Farmer

• Chris Godbey

• Matthew Londergan

• Toni Rice

• Paul Sabisch

• Lisa Spadaccini 

Contact: Dr. Michael Morris, Department of Political Science, Brackett Hall 232, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634-1354

Telephone: 864-656-3233

e-mail: morrism@clemson.edu