Delegates in the Tweed Ring are to write a one- to two-page paper that gives a general description of how they plan on using their character's role and realm of expertise when discussing the three topics outlined in the background guide. This is not a formal position paper; it can either be written in paragraph or bullet form. The purpose of this is to make sure that all delegates will be prepared to contribute ideas to discussion throughout the conference. Any questions regarding the paper can be sent to Margaret Robotham () and Sarah Martin (). Thanks!

All committees' background guides have now been posted.

Update: The Tweed Ring's background guide has been updated.

Update II: The Los Angeles Emergency committee's background guide has been updated.

Update III: The Sepoy Rebellion British Cabinet's background guide has been updated.

Update IV: The Los Angeles Emergency committee's and Pakistani National Security Council's background guides have been updated.

Every delegate attending CMUNCE 2010 must bring with him/her a signed copy of the Delegate Code of Conduct found in the Documents and Research section of the site.

Due to the delay with the positions, we have decided not to require position papers from the delegates. We do believe that it would still be beneficial for the delegates to prepare them and will gladly accept them, with a flexible deadline until the start of first committee session. However, this is only recommended, not required. To that end, it will not be a qualifying component to receive an award. We hope that with this change in policy, we can better accommodate the students and allow them to prepare with limited additional stress. This policy is effective for all CMUNCE 2010 committees.

Background guides for some committees have been posted to committee pages. Check back in coming days for the remainder.

Update: Three new background guides (OAS, Council of Chiefs at Hohita, and the Ukrainian Cabinet) have been posted and three background guides (FIFA 2010, the Los Angeles Emergency, and the Xerxes Council of Advisors) have been updated.

Update II: Two new background guides (Committee of Public Safety and National Security Council of Pakistan) have been posted and two background guides (Council of Chiefs at Hohita and Japanese Cabinet) have been updated.

Update III: The Congress of Vienna's background guide has been posted, and two background guides (Dayton Peace Accords and Japanese Cabinet) have been updated.

Update IV: The World Trade Organization's background guide has been posted.

Update V: The United Nations Security Council's background guide has been posted.

Update VI: The Biafran Independence Movement's background guide has been posted.

Update VII: The Onion News Network's background guide has been posted.

Update VIII: Xerxes Council of Advisors's background guide has been updated.

Update IX: Palestine Underground Council's background guide has been posted.

Update X: Two background guides (The Tweed Ring and the National Security Council of Pakistan) have been updated.

Update XI: Two background guides (Sepoy Rebellion 1857: British Cabinet and Sepoy Rebellion 1857: Indian Rebels) have been posted. All committees now have background guides.

Due to unprecedented interest from delegations, the CMUNCE Secretariat has decided to close registration for CMUNCE 2010 effective immediately. While we had intended to keep late registration open through Monday, Nov. 16, registrations already submitted now far outnumber available positions, and we have been forced to place several schools on a waiting list.

Our apologies to any delgations who were unable to register for CMUNCE 2010 due to the early closing. Please contact info@cmunce.org with any inquiries.

Hotel bookings for CMUNCE 2010, originally scheduled to open Monday, November 8, have officially opened. Visit the link below to reserve rooms for your delegation at the official CMUNCE 2010 conference hotel.

https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=1482369

Important note: Unfortunately, due to liability issues and security concerns, participation in midnight crises may be limited to those delegates staying in the Marriott. This Columbia University liability policy would apply even to those delegates who can furnish their own transportation to the Marriott. The CMUNCE Secretariat is working to remedy this situation; nevertheless, we cannot guarantee that a solution will be reached with Columbia University officials and the Marriott hotel. Please keep this possibility in mind as your delegations begin arranging accommodations for CMUNCE 2010.

Please address any inquiries or concerns to info@cmunce.org.

The CMUNCE 2010 secretariat is pleased to announce the addition of seven new committees to this year's conference.

These committees, added in response to overwhelming interest from delegations across the country and abroad, ensure that each committee remains an intense and substantive crisis experience while expanding the conference's breadth and diversity.

The new committees were included in the initial assignment of delegate positions; to determine whether your delegation received places, refer to the acceptance email your delegation has already received.

Welcome Delegates and Advisors!

On behalf of the entire secretariat and staff of CMUNCE 2010, I am delighted to welcome you to the ninth session of Columbia’s Model United Nations Conference and Exposition, which will take place on Columbia’s very own Morningside Campus from January 14-17th 2010.