West coast model EU
Participants of the 2011 Westcoast Model EU
Model EU
Over the past few years, we have sent a delegation of students from UVic to the West Coast Model EU in Seattle, Washington. The Model EU is a simulation of a European Council summit. Teams made up of two undergraduate students play the roles of representatives of EU member state delegations.
2012 West Coast Model EU
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
NOW CLOSED
Deadline Dec 13, 2011
We are looking for 4 undergraduate students to participate in this year’s West Coast Model EU, which will take place at the University of Washington in Seattle, on February 10-11th, 2012.
The Model European Union is a simulation of a European Council Summit. Teams made up of two undergraduate students playing the roles of representatives of EU member state delegations and the European Commission. This year, UVic will represent the delegations of France and Lithuania, and tackle the following issues:
- A new EU treaty in the wake of the Euro crisis
- The reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Interested students are invited to apply, in writing, no later than December 13th, 2011. Please send your resume, letter of intent, and letter of support to Tara Williamson at eusprog@uvic.ca. You can also contact Tara at 250-721-6490 for more information, or check out the website at: http://jsis.washington.edu/euc/meu/
Testimonials
UVic Students Claire Muurmans and Andrew Reeve talk about their recent trip to the 2011 Westcoast Model EU
4th year Political Science student Ashley Stewart discuss her experiences in 2010.
Missed the deadline?
If you are interested in following the developments of the 2012 West Coast Model EU, visit their website. Applications for next year's Model EU will be available on the website on November 1, 2013 with the deadline for submission being December 2, 2013.
Announcements
NEW EUS 100 COURSE - FALL 2012
European Studies is now available at the 100 course level. It is an introduction to European Studies and it is coming out very promissing. This course is also part of our Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence curriculum.
EUCE CONFERENCE ON SECURITY'S IMPACT ON BORDER POLICIES
On March 30th and 31st of 2012, UVic's EUCE will be hosting a 2 day workshop at the Laurel Point Inn for special guests from Canada, US, Europe and South America who will be discussing and presenting their work on Border Policies.
Please stay tuned for more information, poster and website info.
EUCE HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH
NEW DATE!
On June 7th2012, UVIc's European Studies Program and European Centre of Excellence will host a one day minds-on hands-on event for high school students, where they will be able to interact with specialists in Borders and familiarize with European Studies.
Several High Schools in Victoria and surroundings have been invited, and more information is available at eusprog@uvic.ca
Please stay tuned for more information, poster and website info.
EUS 301 Fall 2012
EU-CANADA YOUNG JOURNALIST AWARD
Each year, three Canadian students are selected to participate in a one-week study tour of various EU institutions and the Canadian Mission to the EU in Brussels.
Apply by Jan 27, 2012.