BMUN LXXI QING

 Hi Delegates! As we approach conference weekend, we will be holding office hours for you to come ask any questions you may have regarding conference. We can help you construct your crisis arcs, learn about the current state of the Qing Dynasty, or answer questions about conference logistics. Office hours are 15 minute sessions on Feb 27th 12:30-2:00 and March 1st 12:00-1:30. It will occur on Zoom at this meeting:  https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/94759341367 Please sign up for office hours with this link:  https://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/usdeo See you at OH! Eric

 Hey Delegates,     I wanted to take some time today to talk about Opium and the detrimental harm it causes to the body. Oftentimes in Model UN, we consider problems from a big picture perspective, but I believe that the WHY is just as important.      Opium is a non-synthetic narcotic derived from the poppy plant. It is the most crude form of many other narcotics such as heroin, morphine, and codeine. Opium can be in the form of a liquid, solid, or a powder, but is usually found as a fine, brownish powder. Opium is a depressant that works on by slowing down the messages between the brain and body. Neurologically, opium enhances dopamine release, leading to states of euphoria, relaxation, and analgesia (the inability to feel pain). However, it also leads to a plethora of side-effects, including slower breathing, lower heart rate, impaired reflexes, and a loss of appetite. While the short-term effects seem quite dangerous, the long-term effects are even more ...

Hello delegates! I hope you are all as excited for BMUN as we are! We wanted to make a list of key terms and some takeaways to hopefully guide your understanding of the topic. Key Terms: Manchus: The Manchus were an ethnic group and the ruling party, coming from the present-day Northern China. Their leadership presented some problems as the Han Chinese felt they were not the true “Chinese” which led to some rebellions.  Opium: Opium is a drug. Drugs are bad! It is highly addictive and induces euphoric feelings through a strong morphine and dopamine release.  Canton: Canton is the trading port open to the British and the only one open to foreign traders. Within the Qing Dynasty, only a select handful of individuals were allowed to interact with the British traders which led to underhand dealings and bribery, contributing to the poor state of the opium trade. Eight Banners: The Eight Banners were a way that the Qing Dynasty divided the military, and in some ways their society. T...

  Hi Delegates! I wanted to check in with you to provide some more insight to how our committee is going to work at BMUN 71. QING will be using standard crisis procedure (ex: Standard BMUN Procedure).  Our committee will begin by running a Round Robin (standard speaking time is 1 minute) for you to briefly introduce yourselves, your characters, and your ideas. Next, the committee moves into Perpetual Moderated Caucus, which can be interrupted by Moderated Caucuses and Informal Caucuses that give delegates the opportunity to exchange opinions on policy, solutions, and more specific aspects of the topics at hand. In our committee, our dais plans on leaving the flow of committee up to you delegates, so we suggest you come prepared with specific subtopics and policies you hope to discuss! For a more detailed look at BMUN procedure you can check out the Procedure Guide on the BMUN website or reach out to us with any questions! Although we plan on letting you dictate the flow of c...

Hi delegates! Just wanted to check in and offer a bit more guidance on your position papers. As a reminder, QING will be using standard Crisis Position Paper format detailed on the QING BMUN website . Besides the general format, we wanted to offer some tips on the research process and the formation of your paper.  Research The biggest favor you can do for yourself in the writing process is to really apply time and effort into understanding the topics beforehand. Luckily, your generous dias has written to key to beginning this process: your synopsis! Not only do we recommend reading this synopsis, but we hope that you will interact with it. Ask questions, make connections, reflect on what you learned. Familiarizing yourself with the synopsis is the key to a smooth research experience.  After reading the synopsis, don’t stop there! This piece is just a stepping stone for the research we hope you will complete. Maybe read some additional case studies, look at some current revel...

Hello Delegates, My name is Vaishik Kota and I have the pleasure of being your vice chair for the Qing Dynasty Committee during BMUN LXXI! I am a third year studying Molecular and Cell Biology with a minor in Data Science. This is my 8th year of doing Model UN and my 3rd year in BMUN. Currently, I serve as the USG of Events. When I'm not solving the world's most pressing issues, I enjoy playing volleyball, watching anime, and playing FIFA with my friends. My favorite teams are the Raiders and the Heat! I'm super excited to see you all in March and look forward to hearing all of your wonderful ideas! Best, Vaishik Kota