Model United Nations (MUN) Diplomacy Summer Camp (Beirut & Byblos Campus)
Beirut
This one-week summer camp is an immersive introduction to the dynamic world of political science and international affairs. Over five days, students will explore key concepts such as global politics, diplomacy, conflict resolution and the art of negotiation, while developing essential skills like public speaking and critical thinking. While exposing students to theories, the focus will be on experiential learning led by LAU student leaders and Model United Nations trainers. By engaging in role-playing, interactive workshops, simulations and debates, students will gain a deeper understanding and playful feel of how politics shapes the world and the vital role of international relations in today’s interconnected society. The camp will include a diplomacy competition, with prizes awarding 10%, 20%, and 30% tuition waivers.
Hurry up and register before June 10.
Camp Objectives
1
Understand how countries interact and shape world events, and practice solving problems through negotiation and dialogue.
2
Gain confidence in presenting ideas and speaking to others.
3
Role-play decision-making in international relations and global peace.
4
Interact with international diplomats and faculty of political and international studies.
Monday, June 30, 2025 - Introduction to International Relations and Diplomacy
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:15 |
Registration and Breakfast |
Gulbenkian Theater Cafeteria |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Chairperson’s Welcome to LAU |
Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Dr. Imad Salamey |
| 10:00 - 11:15 |
Session 1: Introduction to Political Science and Global Politics |
Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Lecture with SDEM |
Gulbenkian Theater |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
| 12:30 - 1:20 |
Lunch with the Chaiperson and POLIS Faculty |
Cafeteria |
Dr. Imad Salamey |
| 01:30 - 02:30 |
Meet the Australian Ambassador Mr. Andrew Barnes |
Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Dr. Imad Salamey |
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 |
Breakfast |
Cafeteria |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
| 09:00 - 11:50 | Session 2: Conflict Resolution and Mediation | Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Honor’s Program Lecture | Gulbenkian Theater |
Ms. Ghada El Zakhem Naous |
| 12:30 - 01:40 | Lunch | Cafeteria |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |
| 01:45 - 02:30 | Meet the Alumnus Dr. Yasmine Fakhry | Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Dr. Yasmine Fakhry |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - The Art of Diplomacy
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Cafeteria |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
| 09:00 - 12:30 | Session 3: The Art of Diplomacy and Introduction to Mock Simulation | Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 12:30 - 01:20 | Lunch | Cafeteria |
Ms. Mia Azzi |
| 01:30 - 02:30 | Meet the Activist | Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Public Speaking and Political Communication I
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Cafeteria |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
| 09:00 - 11:50 | Session 4: Public Speaking and Political Communication | Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 12:00 - 01:00 |
Common Presentation [Financial Aid and Scholarship Office] |
Gulbenkian Theater |
Ms. Ghada Abi Fares |
| 01:00 - 01:20 | Lunch | Cafeteria |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |
| 01:30 - 02:30 | Meet the Political Leader | Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Public Speaking and Communication II
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Cafeteria |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
|
09:00 - 12:30 |
Session 5: Mock Conference | Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
|
12:30 - 01:20 |
Lunch with the International Affairs Club | Cafeteria |
Mr. Ahmad Choucair |
| 01:30 - 01:50 | Survey |
Wadad Sabbagh Khoury Student Center 201 |
Ms. Chantal Chaoul |
|
02:00 - 03:30 |
Awards Ceremony | Gulbenkian Theater |
Dr. Imad Salamey |
Byblos
This one-week summer camp is an immersive introduction to the dynamic world of political science and international affairs. Over five days, students will explore key concepts such as global politics, diplomacy, conflict resolution and the art of negotiation, while developing essential skills like public speaking and critical thinking. While exposing students to theories, the focus will be on experiential learning led by LAU student leaders and Model United Nations trainers. By engaging in role-playing, interactive workshops, simulations and debates, students will gain a deeper understanding and playful feel of how politics shapes the world and the vital role of international relations in today’s interconnected society. The camp will include a diplomacy competition, with prizes awarding 10%, 20%, and 30% tuition waivers.
Hurry up and register before June 10.
Camp Objectives
1
Understand how countries interact and shape world events, and practice solving problems through negotiation and dialogue.
2
Gain confidence in presenting ideas and speaking to others.
3
Role-play decision-making in international relations and global peace.
4
Interact with international diplomats and faculty of political and international studies.
Monday, June 30, 2025 - Introduction to International Relations and Diplomacy
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:10 | Registration and Breakfast | Science Auditorium 402 |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |
| 09:15 - 09:50 | Professor’s Welcome to LAU | Science Auditorium 402 |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |
| 10:00 - 12:30 | Session 1: Introduction to Political Science and Global Politics | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 12:30 - 01:20 | Lunch | Cyber Cafeteria |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |
| 01:30 - 02:30 | Meet the Expert on AI and Politics | Science Auditorium 402 |
Dr. Stephanie Raad |
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Conflict Resolution and Mediation
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Cyber Cafeteria |
Dr. Imad Salamey |
| 09:00 - 11:30 | Session 2: Conflict Resolution and Mediation | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Common Presentation [Financial Aid and Scholarship Office] |
Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Ghada Abi Fares |
| 12:30 - 01:20 | Lunch | Cyber Cafeteria |
Dr. Imad Salamey |
| 01:30 - 02:30 |
Meet the Swiss Deputy Ambassador Mr. Vincent Pasquier |
Science Auditorium 402 |
Dr. Imad Salamey |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - The Art of Diplomacy
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Cyber Cafeteria |
Ms. Joanna Bou Hamdan |
| 09:00 - 11:30 | Session 3: The Art of Diplomacy and Introduction to Mock Simulation | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Honor’s Program Lecture | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Ghada El Zakhem Naous |
| 12:30 - 01:20 | Lunch | Cyber Cafeteria |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |
| 01:30 - 02:30 | Meet the Political Leader | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Sonia Nakad |
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - Public Speaking and Political Communication I
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Cyber Cafeteria |
Ms. Joanna Bou Hamdan |
| 09:00 - 11:30 | Session 4: Public Speaking and Political Communication | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Common Presentation [SDEM] |
Science Auditorium 402 |
Mrs. Grace Saliba |
| 12:30 - 01:20 | Lunch | Cyber Cafeteria |
Mr. Fadi Hachem |
| 01:30 - 02:30 | Meet the Alumni | Science Auditorium 402 |
Dr. Yasmine Fakhry |
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Public Speaking and Communication II
| Date | Program | Location | Person(s) Involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Breakfast | Cyber Cafeteria |
Ms. Joanna Bou Hamdan |
|
09:00 - 12:30
|
Session 5: Mock Conference | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Ghina Harb |
|
12:30 - 01:20
|
Lunch with the International Affairs Club | Cyber Cafeteria |
Ms. Joanna Bou Hamdan |
| 01:30 - 01:50 | Survey | Science Auditorium 402 |
Ms. Joanna Bou Hamdan |
|
01:30 - 03:30
|
Awards Ceremony | Science Auditorium 402 |
Dr. Sami Baroudi |