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• Why HSCMUN?

  HSCMUN offers an exciting array of committee opportunities for all skill levels, from novice delegates through to an advanced crisis committee. Our detailed delegate handbook and virtual support sessions will help novice and intermediates delegates build confidence as they develop important transferable skills, while ensuring more advanced delegates are prepared to tackle a challenging crisis committee. 

  
  

  All committees will be chaired by highly experienced HSC alumni, who have extensive Model UN experience at the high school and post-secondary levels. They will facilitate dynamic and engaging debates supported by academically rigorous background guides. 

• How much does it cost and what does that include?

  Early Bird Registration Fee $32 (per delegate, available until 11:59 pm on December 1, 2024)

  Regular Registration Fee $40 (per delegate, available until 11:59 pm on February 1, 2025)

  
  

  HSCMUN is a not-for-profit educational conference, with any proceeds directly benefiting our community partner, Gore Park Community Outreach.

  
  

  Each HSCMUN delegate can expect to receive a conference lanyard, committee placard, and a delicious lunch. HSC is generously supporting many aspects of this event by supplying the conference with free or low-cost supplies and resources. The registration fee includes the cost of lunch, items purchased outside of HSC, and a small donation to our guest speaker, a representative from our community partner, in lieu of a speaker fee. 

  
  

  During conference breaks, students will be able to purchase snacks from our Tuck Shop, which will be staffed by Gore Park volunteers. All proceeds from these sales will also be donated to Gore Park Community Outreach.     

• How do I register and pay?

  Step one: Complete this registration form. 

  Step two: Within three to five business days, faculty advisors will receive an invoice for the registration fees via email. 

  Step three: Pay your invoice via cheque, payable to Hillfield Strathallan College. Once payment has been received, committee assignments and other information will be made available to the delegation.
  
  Delegates and faculty advisors with dietary restrictions or those requiring accessibility accommodations will have the opportunity to share relevant information within the committee assignment document or, if they prefer, may contact the HSCMUN organizers directly at hscmun2025@hsc.on.ca.

• Where is the conference and what are my travel options?

  Hillfield Strathallan College (HSC) is located at 299 Fennell Ave W in Hamilton, Ontario. Ample on-site parking is available, although we encourage delegations to travel together via carpool or bus in order to reduce the conference’s environmental impact. 

• How do I prepare for the conference?

  The HSCMUN delegate handout, which includes helpful preparation tips, will be available no later than December 15, 2024. HSCMUN is also offering virtual training sessions in the weeks leading up to the conference. Topics include: writing position papers, understanding Model UN procedures, and crisis committee protocols.

• What committee levels are available?

  Our novice committees are appropriate for first-time delegates and those who have participated in no more than two previous novice committees. This can include students from Grades 7 through 12. 

  
  

  Our intermediate committees are appropriate for delegates who have previously participated in at least one novice or intermediate committee. This can include students from Grades 7 through 12. 

  
  

  Our advanced committees are appropriate for delegates in Grades 9 through 12 who have previously participated in at least one intermediate or advanced committee.

• Are there awards?

  HSCMUN is first and foremost an experiential educational experience and an opportunity to network with motivated peers. That being said, we want to acknowledge the skill and preparation of our participants, and thus, we will be offering a unique approach to award and recognition. While there will be a traditional best delegate gavel award, all other awards will reflect HSCMUN’s committee to innovative problem-solving, community-building, and diplomacy. Instead of an honourable mention award, these individuals will be recognized as Special Envoys. During our closing ceremonies, these delegates will represent their committee by providing a brief summary of the resolutions passed that day. 

• What should delegates wear?

  Delegates are expected to wear Western business attire that reflects their self-identified gender, as expected in diplomatic settings. This includes a business jacket, dress shirt, tie, slacks, skirt/dress (of an appropriate length), and dress shoes. It is not acceptable to wear any school symbols, such as school uniforms. Students with personal connections to cultures or communities in which non-Western business attire is considered appropriate for a diplomatic setting are welcome to dress accordingly (even if it does not align with their character or country assignment). There is zero tolerance for any attempt to wear traditional cultural attire as a costume.

• When will HSCMUN background guides, delegate handbook, and equity statement be available?

  All supporting documentation will be available no later than December 15th, 2024. Any questions regarding these documents or anything else pertaining to the conference can be address to hscmun2025@hsc.on.ca. 

• What sustainability measures are in place at the venue?

  HSC prides itself on a commitment to environmental stewardship. We are a Platinum Eco School and recently completed a three year partnership with Climate Action Accelerator Program resulting in a Climate Action Plan for our College community.
  
  Just last year, the College invested in Hamilton's largest solar panel array which sits on top of the Senior School producing ~550,000 kWhrs each year. Our kitchen, which will be supplying lunch, prioritizes local and sustainable ingredients. Any leftover, untouched food they prepare will be donated to Gore Park Outreach, an important non-profit organization in our community that serves food to those in need in Hamilton's core. We encourage all those who visit our campus to use the correct disposal bin for waste, with compost, recycling and waste bins positioned conveniently around the College.