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Writing SMART Resolutions

  Hi delegates! BMUN is just around the corner, so I wanted to revisit the process of writing resolutions! Before we even get into the details of resolutions, the format and jargon about resolutions can be quite confusing, but not to worry! BMUN has a Resolution Structure document, linked here , that covers all the details of these papers.  When turning your solutions into operative format, we want you to keep the SMART goals in mind: S - Specific , what exactly is this operative trying to achieve? M - Measurable , how will you know when this operative is successful? Are there any specific points that will make this solution more quantifiable? A - Attainable , is this solution genuinely possible? Is that clear in your operative? R - Relevant , will this operative positively contribute to solving this problem? T - Timely , when do you expect to achieve this solution by? Are these time-constraints reasonable? When in doubt, refer back to the SMART goals! They will really help transform y
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Vice Chair Introduction: Siddhant Vasudevan

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 Hi delegates! My name is Siddhant Vasudevan (Sid) and I can't wait to see everyone in committee. I am a junior studying mechanical engineering at Berkeley and this is my first year as a part of BMUN. I grew up in New Delhi, India, and I participated in a few Model UN conferences during high school. I'm so excited to once again be a part of the community and I'm really looking forward to conference! Outside of classes I enjoy playing tennis and cricket, making art, and going on road trips or adventures. See you all soon!
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Last Minute Tips + Conference Good Luck!

Hi delegates, We're so excited for conference. Please see my email newsletter for final updates! You can also email jcc72@bmun.org with questions or schedule an office hours slot Tuesday or Wednesday this week (see my previous post or email). This is an educational experience but we also want it to be fun! Please rely on your research, writing, and critical thinking skills but also be creative and innovate--you have the opportunity to change the course of history! Looking forward to meeting you all on Friday.  Best, Miya Rosenthal (Head Chair) & Your Whole JCC Dais
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Vice Chair Introduction: Jordyn Gleaton

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Jordyn Gleaton (she/her) is a fourth year student at UC Berkeley double majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies, with a Human Rights Interdisciplinary minor. She is passionate about Black history, music, activism and culture. In my free time, Jordyn enjoys running, paddle boarding , thrifting, and exploring the bay area with friends!
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Office Hours

Hello! If you would like to schedule a time for office hours with dais do so here: https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/qqdpi.  Feel free to ask questions about the topic, committee, or building your arc. You can also ask questions about procedure but please watch the video we posted first.  Monday, March 4 4-5pm: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/96503625685 Meeting ID: 965 0362 5685 Tuesday, March 5 4-5pm: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/96476322457?pwd=UTBtVlJma1lwYTZhbXlmUmx2K1lRdz09 Meeting ID: 964 7632 2457 Passcode: 526114 Wednesday, March 6 3-4pm: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/94017543856?pwd=Nm43QnBiY2xSdjVNWVhtNWNwWEhPQT09 Meeting ID: 940 1754 3856 Passcode: 909276
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Crisis Procedure

Hello all!  JCC will function with two rooms of competing committees working to "beat" one another in the circulation war.  This committee is no technology. All crisis notes will be written by hand on legal pads provided at conference.  For more information on the structure of crisis, Aisha and I recorded this video. Please give it a watch.  Best,  Miya
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Joint-Crisis Committee Update!

  Hello Delegates!  As we step closer to conference, we wanted to share more content that can help you further   understand the topic.  Below are videos for your enjoyment and research: American Genius: Hearst vs. Pulitzer Who was Joseph Pulitzer? Who was William Randolph Hearst? Yellow Journalism and Fake News! Have fun researching and good luck delegates!
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