BMUN LXXI QING

Members of the Qing Grand Council, I am Eric Wang, one of the vice chairs of this committee. This is my 7th year of Model United Nations. I studied computer science at Berkeley and I am now working in SF. In my free time I enjoy playing boardgames, watching Netflix, and climbing. I look forward to seeing you all next week! Eric Wang

 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

Hi Delegates! BMUN is just around the corner, so I wanted to revisit the pinnacle document of committee: your resolutions! Before we even get into the details of your resolutions, the format and jargon about resolutions can be quite confusing (boooo), but not to worry! BMUN has a Resolution Structure document, linked here , that covers all the teeny tiny details of these papers.  When turning your solutions into operative format, we want you to keep the SMART goals in mind: S - Specific , what exactly is this operative trying to achieve? M - Measurable , how will you know when this operative is successful? Are there any specific points that will make this solution more quantifiable? A - Attainable , is this solution genuinely possible? Is that clear in your operative? R - Relevant , will this operative positively contribute to solving this problem? T - Timely , when do you expect to achieve this solution by? Are these time-constraints reasonable? When in doubt, refer back to the SM...

Hey delegates!  My name is Eric and I'm thrilled to be one of your vice chairs this year! I'm a first-year studying electrical engineering and computer sciences from Irvine, California, and I've been involved in MUN for six years now. As a competitor of BMUN in the past, I know the excitement that comes with this conference, so I hope that you all make the most of your time and enjoy the weekend.  Outside of MUN, I love to play basketball, watch sports, listen to music, and find new ways to blunder chess games. On campus, I'm often going between libraries studying or getting tired walking up to Northside.  Best of luck, and I look forward to meeting you all in committee!  -Eric Ho

Hi delegates!  My name is Megan Lee and I'm so excited to serve as one of your chairs for the Qing Grand Council crisis committee at BMUN LXXI! I'm currently a first-year majoring in Political Economy and Art History, and I'm particularly interested in museum studies. I grew up in Jersey and competed in MUN during high school, so I'm looking forward to getting back into committee setting with you all in March! Outside of MUN, I love painting, going on museum trips, and trying new cuisine (last week I went to an Ethiopian restaurant and was blown away – as an east-coaster, I'm always looking for great CA food recs)!  If you have any questions about committee or just want to say hi, don't hesitate to reach out to us at  qingbmunlxxi@bmun.org . I absolutely cannot wait to meet you all for an amazing weekend of debate, see you guys soon!  Warm regards,  Megan

Hey,  My name is Kidd Stablein he/him, one of your Qing committee vice chairs this year. I’m currently a second year student majoring in political science and minoring in history. In my free time I’m either skateboarding, cooking, or reading. I’ve been doing MUN for over seven years and this is my first year in BMUN. I’ve participated in many conferences before but this is my first year chairing for BMUN. I’m super excited to get to meet all of you and tackle such a great historical event this March at BMUN. 

  Hey Delegates, My name is Su-Ann Ho (she/her), and I am thrilled to be an Head Chair for the Qing Crisis Committee at BMUN LXXI! This will be my eighth year participating in Model United Nations, and sixth year doing crisis committees. The majority of my MUN experience has been at conferences in Vancouver, Canada where I am from. I am currently a junior at UC Berkeley studying Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences and Bioengineering. I enjoy teaching and dedicate a portion of my time to tutoring in the Engineering department and on course staff. As well, since transitioning from competing to staffing in MUN five years ago, I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing the immersive debates and ideas hatched from committee rooms from a broader perspective. The research, writing, and editing process of papers in MUN is also a wonderful break from the STEM-heavy work of engineering, and allows me to deeply research my interests in an academic environment. I spend most of my free t...