STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Undergraduate Diplomacy Student Association
The Undergraduate Diplomacy Student Association (UDSA) is the main membership organization of undergraduate students. UDSA is open to Seton Hall students with either a major or minor in Diplomacy and International Relations. UDSA runs events and activities throughout the academic year.

Projects include ethnic restaurant outings, participation in the “Light Up the Night” cancer benefit walk, fund raising and awareness promotion for the UNICEF foundation, hosting of a ceremony for graduating members of Seton Hall’s ROTC, and collecting and donating toys to underprivileged children in foreign countries through “Operation Christmas Child.”

UDSA collaborates with various on-campus organizations, donating funds to the Red Cross Club for their AIDS week efforts and co-sponsoring both an Earth Day Celebration with the Ecology Club and the International Ball with the Graduate Diplomacy Council. UDSA recently launched an initiative to Adopt a Minefield, which will continuously work to raise funds for the clearing of minefields in war-torn countries.

2006-2007 Undergraduate Diplomacy Student Association, Executive Board
Mason Robbins, President
Rebecca Cassidy, Vice President
Kyle Chapman, Parliamentarian
Sabina Rizvi, Treasurer
Rachel Corrigan, Secretary

Ms. Elisa Varon, Director of Internships & Career Development, UDSA Advisor

To get involved, contact Rebecca Cassidy at cassidre@shu.edu .

Model United Nations Organizations
Model UN is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies, such as the Security Council, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, Organization of American States, the African Union, and other regional entities. In Model UN, students step into the shoes of ambassadors from UN member states to debate current issues on the organization’s vast agenda. Student delegates prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the UN’s rules of procedure - all in the interest of mobilizing international cooperation to resolve problems that affect almost every country on Earth.

Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA)
The University sponsors a competitive collegiate Model UN team. The award-winning Seton Hall United Nations Association is an organization of students interested in international affairs issues such as human rights, sustainable development, international trade and finance, peace and security, and many others. The team takes part in several Model UN conferences, both national and international, throughout the year. In working to promote dialogue at the global level, they engage in simulations with other students from across the country and throughout the world to develop problem-solving skills and in preparation of being the future leaders of the world.

2006-2007 Seton Hall United Nations Association, Executive Board
Radim Dragomaca, President
Kate Bogan, Vice President
Molly Holzbauer, Treasurer
Grace Chung, Secretary
Christoper Higgins, Training Coordinator

Associate Dean Courtney B. Smith, SHUNA Advisor

To get involved, contact Radim Dragomaca at dragomra@shu.edu.

Seton Hall University Model United Nations (SHUMUN)
The Seton Hall University Model United Nations student organization hosts the annual Seton Hall Model United Nations Conference. This conference is held on campus annually for visiting high school teams and is organized and run exclusively by the student group. The student group recruits and coordinates more the 400 students to participate in the conference.

SHUMUN IX Secretary-General George Dekermenji

Associate Dean Courtney B. Smith, SHUMUN Advisor

To get involved, contact George Dekermenji at SHUMUN.IX@gmail.com

Sigma Iota Rho - Beta Kappa Chapter
Sigma Iota Rho promotes and rewards scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs, and global studies. The mission of this organization is to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.
First established in 1983, Sigma Iota Rho has become one of the largest honor societies within the U.S., with approximately 74 chapters. Formed with the goal of recognizing and rewarding the dedication and leadership of exceptional students, Sigma Iota Rho focuses on prudence, ideals, and power - the three qualities necessary for the study of international relations. Members of Sigma Iota Rho are encouraged to preserve loyalty within their studies, and to maintain lasting friendships with the members of their chapter.

Executive Board Members
Radim Dragomaca, President
Molly Holzbauer, Vice-President
Kendra Lee, Treasurer
Emily Dakin, Secretary

Professor Assefaw Bariagaber, Sigma Iota Rho, Beta Kappa Chapter Advisor

The admissions process is open to all diplomacy students in their 2nd year. To get involved, please contact Radim Dragomaca at dragomra@shu.edu

The Whitehead Envoy - Undergraduate Publication
The Whitehead Envoy is the newest addition  to the undergraduate activities geared towared diplomacy students.  It is an entirely student-run publication which will come out monthly and which seeks to be a creative outlet for students to write, read, and engage each other with thought-provoking analytical journalism.  Focusing on international affairs, questions of human rights, political economy and a range of other IR topics, it will expose those topics of interest to the Seton Hall community.

Editorial Board:
Editor-in-Chief, Radim Dragomaca
Editor, Marie Pineda
Editor, Hazel Koshy
Editor, Indianna Chapiline
Editor, Gillian Bath
Copy Editor, Grace Chung

Assistant Dean Michael Olin, Whitehead Envoy Advisor

To get involved, contact Radim Dragomaca at dragomra@shu.edu.