The Department of Political Science hosted the 海角社区 and the World: International Affairs Summer Camp at the University of Central 海角社区 on July 14-19, 2019.听 Forty-four 海角社区 high school students participated in a unique, interactive learning experience designed to enhance their understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and international organizations.听 The students participated in educational workshops on international relations, the United Nations, and fundamentals of Model United Nations.听 The students also represented assigned countries in interactive simulations of the UN General Assembly, including committee and plenary sessions held throughout the week.听 The students also competed in a Global Trivia Competition held each night of the summer camp.
The summer camp was funded by an Academic Enrichment for Gifted/Talented in Summer (AEGIS) grant awarded to the department by the 海角社区 Department of Education (ADE).听 Dr. Mark Mullenbach, Associate听Professor of Political Science, served as Summer Camp Director.听 Ten individuals, mostly current or former UCA students, served as resident assistants/counselors.听 Guest speakers during the week-long summer camp included Dr.听Tom Williams, Dean of the UCA College of Liberal Arts; Ms. DeAnn McGrew, Director of Agriculture & Volunteer Programs, Winrock International;听Mr. Willis Arnold, Clinton Foundation;听Mr. Josu茅 Villa, Consular Officer, Consulate of Mexico in Little Rock; Dr. Houston Davis, UCA President; and Governor Asa Hutchinson, State of 海角社区.
