Events

For more than 50 years, Weber State has sent a team of student delegates to represent the university at the Model United Nations of the Far West (MUNFW) conference in San Francisco. Each spring, more than 400 students from 30+ universities gather for this five-day event, where they debate global issues, negotiate resolutions, and simulate the work of the United Nations. 

MUNFW is one of the oldest and most respected Model UN programs in the world. Known for its academic rigor, authenticity, and history of distinguished guests, the conference provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn by doing—and to prepare for leadership in law, politics, business, education, or global affairs.

Every March, Weber State takes a student delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City. For one week, you’ll sit in high-level sessions, hear from global leaders, and engage in conversations on gender equality, advocacy,  and the empowerment of women—all at UN Headquarters. Build real-world skills in policy, advocacy, and diplomacy while experiencing international change-making up close.

In 2016 Weber State’s Model UN team participated in the NMUN in DC. National Model United Nations is the world’s largest and oldest ongoing intercollegiate Model UN. With participants from 126 UN member states, 48 US states, and 750 college and university students, this conference offered students the opportunity to experience the challenges of negotiation and cooperation, as well as learning about international relations and diplomacy. Since then, we have competed — and won awards — in Japan, the Galapagos Islands, and Germany. These experiences allow Weber State students not only to sharpen their skills in debate, research, and diplomacy but also to engage in international networking and cultural exchange.