On February 20, a bus full of Diplomacy students went to the UN for UNA-USA Members Day. Students were treated to a speech from a surprise guest, Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon.
Our students covered the event on social media:
https://twitter.com/lindsaysmetanka/status/568794675835998208
There is no planet B. We only have on Earth. We only get one chance. #climatechange #UNASHU #UNAMembersDay pic.twitter.com/B85IOLKStF
— Elaina Estrin (@elainaestrin) February 20, 2015
They asked questions at the briefings:
It was so amazing meeting Ambassador @SebastianoCardi at #UNAMembersDay and hearing about his peace building efforts! pic.twitter.com/MYS9y7tOKA
— Christina Minneci (@christinaminn) February 23, 2015
They took LOTS of pictures:
Passionate speakers w/ many insightful remarks including #SecGen Ban Ki-moon @ #UN today=great #UNAMembersDay @unashu pic.twitter.com/EdnuC4tWf2
— Mihailo Jovanović (@mixajay1) February 21, 2015
Justine Lucas (US Country Director of Global Poverty Project) is addressing #UNAMembersDay pic.twitter.com/0HDfjoI6PA
— Melik G (@mlkshG) February 20, 2015
They answered the call for advocacy:
https://twitter.com/JennaLeis1/status/568885967421095936
Pledge to reduce your carbon footprint by texting CLIMATE to 2027938093! #UNAMembersday #UNASHU http://t.co/PRuXgStzIC
— UNA SHU (@UNASHU) February 20, 2015
And we had just enough time at the end of the day for a group picture with the faculty and the dean!