Hornet Model United Nations (HMUN) is Sacramento State's premiere platform for fostering global awareness, leadership, and diplomacy. This year’s conference theme is "Fostering Global Resilience and Advancing Diplomacy," which engages delegates to form sustainable long-term strategies for critical issues in a rapidly globalizing international network. HMUN provides a dynamic simulation of United Nations proceedings, wherein participants represent countries or nongovernmental organizations to debate, negotiate, and develop solutions to pressing global challenges collectively.

Through its conferences and programs, Hornet MUN aims to:

• Cultivate an understanding of international relations and diplomacy
• Enhance public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking skills
• Inspire collaboration and global citizenship among a diverse community of students

HMUN welcomes participants from all academic backgrounds and levels of experience, providing training and support to ensure everyone can actively engage. Whether you are aspiring to a career in international affairs or simply seeking to expand your worldview, Hornet MUN offers a transformative experience that combines education with action.

This year, we have the honor of welcoming Ibu Puan Maharani, doctor honoris causa and speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Maharani is the first woman ever elected to this esteemed position in the world’s third-largest democracy, and her keynote address will center the critical topic of “Women in International Leadership: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” This address represents a significant opportunity for our academic community to engage with one of Southeast Asia’s most influential political leaders.

Join us for this unique, one-day experience that tackles issues in international affairs in real time, connect with peers and professionals who share a commitment to building a more equitable future, and make your voice heard as a delegate of diplomacy. We hope to see you there!

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Schedule

The Hornet Model UN Conference at Sacramento State is a one-day conference that takes place on June 10, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to view the full schedule of programming.

Conference Materials

This year’s conference will concentrate on one committee, which is The Human Rights Council (HRC).

The topics for this committee are as follows:

1. Combating Intolerance and Discrimination
2. Ensuring the Rights of Free Expression and Peaceful Assembly

The background guide for HRC can be found here.

During the conference, please submit your draft resolutions to: hornetmun.secretariat@gmail.com

Delegations who have not pre-registered will be choosing their delegations on the day of the conference, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Sponsorships

On behalf of the HMUN Executive Board, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors. Your contributions have allowed us to see our goal come to fruition in fostering global advocacy among students, for that we are extremely grateful for your trust in our mission and are inspired by your commitment to diplomacy.

Contact us

For any further questions or concerns, email the official HMUN club at sacstatemunclub@gmail.com, or contact our Hornet Model United Nations Secretary-General and President, Jenn Galinato, at 916-296-1866.

About Sac State Model UN

The Model United Nations Program is anchored in the POLS 138 UN Simulation courses and is open to any student regardless of major. The program offers students a unique opportunity to learn about international relations while role-playing as a United Nations delegate. At the end of the program, students will have a deeper understanding of the mandate of the United nations and the global issues that are addressed by the United Nations. The course requires a two-semester commitment (fall and spring) to prepare for and then participate in the week-long Model United Nations Conference in New York City.

Students are recommended to take POLS 130, POLS 131, POLS 136, and POLS 140 prior to, or in conjunction with, this program.

Learn more about our program