D-EMUN finished strong during the recent Model UN conference at Cornell University (CMUN), including winning the Outstanding Large Delegation Award! This recognition was both exciting and rewarding, according to Nick Bevilacqua ’27. “It truly reflected the effort every member of our team put in, and it felt like a culmination of all the work we’ve done together,” he said. Individually, Nick, Julian Dreyer ’29, and Gabriel Rhodes ’26 received Best Delegate awards for their Specialized and Crisis Committees; Joseph Lee ’28 received an Outstanding Delegate award; and Max Koppelman ’26 received an Honorable Delegate award. In addition, the following members received nods for their General Assemblies: Prisha Vora ’27, Outstanding Delegate; Ripley Golden ’26, Verbal Commendation; and Livya Patel ’29, Verbal Commendation.

Prisha, whose General Assembly discussed the topic of Green Energy Resource Colonialism, said her biggest takeaway from CMUN was “understanding that being the loudest voice in the room is not a successful strategy to do well,” adding that, “I really focused on working with a wide variety of delegates, both experienced and first-timers, and this taught me how to balance a diverse group.” Nick noted that he made a conscious effort to step back and appreciate the experience itself. “As I’m heading into my senior year, I know I don’t have many of these opportunities left, and it made me realize how special they really are.” To the D-E community, D-EMUN Co-Advisor Dr. Vendell expressed, “This is our final collegiate conference—thank you very much for the support that you have given us all year!”