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Model UN Gets Coverage at FGCU


Richard Coughlin, FGCU faculty member, addresses Model UN participants as FGCU President Aysegul Timur, center, and NCWA President Mark Schwab wait to speak.
           Photo courtesy of FGCU360

FGCU360, Florida Gulf Coast University's bimonthly email newsletter reported on the university's long-standing partnership with the Naples Council on World Affairs as it hosted the 32nd annual Southwest

Florida Model United Nations competition March 3-4.

FGCU President Aysegul Timur welcomed the participants and more than 100 community volunteers in opening remarks, setting the stage for two days of intense competition and collaboration.

“Education is an investment in human capital, a kind of investment that nobody can take away from you — it never depreciates and it always, always appreciates with experience. What you are doing today is part of that investment in education and skill development. I know it is sometimes very uncomfortable to do these negotiations or debates. That’s OK. You’re developing skills to get out of that comfort zone,” Timur said. “I congratulate you.” For the remainder of the article, click here.


Another Successful Model UN Competition 

Awards totaling more than $60,000 were made to students competing in the 32nd annual Southwest Florida Model UN Conference, a partnership of the Naples Council on World Affairs and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). More than 200 high school students from 18 schools in the Southwest Florida area participated. To learn about award winners, click here.

Community School Team Wins
Middle School Academic WorldQuest Event

For the second consecutive year, Community School of Naples' top Academic WorldQuest team won the NCWA AWQ competition.

97 students on 25 teams from four Naples middle schools competed. More than 100 parents, supporters and volunteers took part in the event.

The winning team included John and Steven Fontana, twins, Justin Cantor and Kayden Robinson. Their coach was faculty member Scott Miles. 

Second and third places went to Pine Ridge Middle School and Oakridge Middle School. For more details, click here.

The High School Academic WorldQuest competition will be March 29 at the Community School.

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NCWA has almost 1,800 members and is one of the largest chapters of the World Affairs Councils of America. Founded in 1980.

45 years of service to adults and students in Southwest Florida

Founded in 1980, now one of the largest chapters of the World Affairs Councils of America

25 discussion groups meet weekly focusing on global issues.

NCWA has almost 1,800 members and is one of the largest chapters of the World Affairs Councils of America. Founded in 1980.

45 years of service to adults and students in Southwest Florida

Founded in 1980, now one of the largest chapters of the World Affairs Councils of America

25 discussion groups meet weekly focusing on global issues.

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