Hello UNSPWG!

A big warm welcome from the newly elected UNSPWG board! We are excited to get started on this semester’s programming. We’ve met a few times already to brainstorm and plan the best UN-related events for you. Find out more about us here.

We also want to hear your voices so don’t hesitate to send us feedback! You can contact us via Communications Chair Isabela Cunha at [email protected]. As always, you can also reach us on Facebook or Twitter.

Reminders of some upcoming events:

1. UNSPWG 2014 1st General Meeting: Wednesday, February 5^th 2014, Room 402B

The entire SIPA community is invited to join our first General Meeting of the semester! It will be a great opportunity for J-Termers to know more about the group.

Agenda

• Introductions from the Board
• Overview of events being planned
• Q&A

Coffee and snacks will be provided!

2.  6^th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference/ UNA-USA Members day at the UN: February 7^th 2014

The United Nations Association of the United States of America invites the SIPA community to join the 6^th Annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference/ UNA-USA Members day at the UN, which will take place of Friday, February 7^th  from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the General Assembly Hall.

Theme:  The United Nations, Building peace in the age of upheaval

Panels:  Making Peace, Keeping Peace, Building Peace; What World do we want? The post-2015 development agenda; Human Rights Challenges: 2014 and beyond.

The event is free for students and the registration can be done here

More info available on http://www.unausa.org/membership/una-usa-events/members-day

Have a great semester and see you at the General Meeting!