Model African Union Simulation

Join Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine students as they conduct the Model African Union (MAU) Simulation. Students will take on the character of the heads of African diplomats and learn how to formulate debate agendas and policy mandates along the lines of the African Union as one way of learning One Health Competencies. The MAU addresses global trends using contemporary African issues related to One Health, trade and economic growth, gender empowerment, human development, peace and security, democracy, institution building and human rights issues. The countries that will be represented include Egypt, Central African Republic, Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa. The goals of this simulation are to provide a theoretical framework for all students to understand how Africa addresses issues of critical importance, engage students in conducting research and practicing diplomacy, and expose students to the formal rules of parliamentary procedure. Faculty members are invited to volunteer as faculty advisers or officers and may receive their assigned roles during an Oct. 16 practice session that will be held 1-5 p.m. in the CVM Auditorium.
If you require special assistance relating to a disability, please contact Margaret Khaitsa at 662-325-1300 or mkhaitsa@cvm.msstate.edu.