Media Release
Mangaluru, Sep 4: The valedictory ceremony of St Aloysius Pre-University Model United Nations (SAPMUN) took place on September 3. This splendid event marked the conclusion of three days filled with engaging debates and insightful discussions. The delegates, numbering more than 350, deliberated on crucial global issues such as resolving extra-judicial killings, advocating for equitable expansion of the Security Council membership, addressing challenges faced by refugees, and the reimplementation of arms embargoes in South Sudan. These discussions took place within eight committees like the UN, UNHRC, UNSC, and Lok Sabha.
The valedictory commenced with a solemn prayer. A dance performance that beautifully encapsulates the complex interplay between war and peace, reminding us of the enduring hope for a harmonious world, welcomed the audience. Jewel Cutinha welcomed the dignitaries and introduced the chief guest, Col Nitteguthu Sharath Bhandary, veteran, and president, University College Mangaluru Alumni Association to the gathering.
The chief guest, Col Nitteguthu Sharath Bhandary, congratulated the college and the organizing committee for conducting an event like MUN. He expressed that the event has definitely given an opportunity to the young delegates to develop their communication and negotiation skills. He also emphasized on the role of youth in nation building.
Fr Clifford Sequeira SJ, principal of St. Aloysius PU College presided over the ceremony. Campus minister Fr Anthony Derrick SJ, vice principals, Vilma Fernandes and Muralikrishna GM, deans, Dr Pradeep M and Kiran Shetty, secretary general, and Vinay Mayeker, president, Rochelle D’Souza also graced the occasion.
The director general of SAPMUN 2023, Krish Chowta, addressed the audience, highlighting the opportunity given to delegates to raise their voices in a platform like SAPMUN, where their perspectives can influence global conversations. He then officially concluded the 5th edition of SAPMUN with the striking sound of the gavel.
The results for each committee were announced by their respective chairpersons.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Chairperson - Tanveer Ul Zaman
Vice Chair - Samridhi Salian
Best Delegate - Shreevatsa P
High Commendation - Ahmed Rilwan
Special Mention - Sai Prateeksha Kartikeyan
Lok Sabha
Speaker - Kunal Kherajani
Deputy Speaker - Adora Mascarenhas
Best Delegate - Rajyavardhan Shetty
High Commendation - Alan Philip Rasquinha
Special Mention - Shayal Hasan
United Nations General Assembly
Chairperson - Shreyada
Best Delegate - Vishnu Nandan
High Commendation - Ashel Marian
Special Mention - Ethan Pinto
United Nations women
Chairperson - Benedict Thomas
Best Delegate - Herchel Noronha
High Commendation - Poorna Ganesh Kollaya
Special Mention - Ayesha Fathima and Khalid Noufal
United Nations Security Council
Chairperson- Anirudh
Best Delegate -Mewin Reuben D'Souza
High Commendation- Nikhil Chris Thomas
Special Mention- Harsh Sharma
International Press
Journalism chair- Haleema Shiza
Best Journalist – Cimantha Gizzil Tauro
Best Photographer- Chirag Shriyan
Best Videographer- Disha Shetty
Wizarding world Chairperson- Vishnu
Best Delegate – Gabrielle Clementine Vegas
High Commendation- Stuti Rao
Special Mention -Elvis Franklin Lobo
Best Delegation - Lourdes Central School
The winners were felicitated with mementos, certificates and cash prizes. The chairpersons and secretariat members were also commended and complimented with certificates and souvenirs.
The vote of thanks was proposed by student vice-president Shloka Rai and the valedictory programme was compered by Aditi Rao. The staff in-charges Anisha Andrade, HOD, department of mathematics, Sheetal Neeliyara, department of English, Jennifer Pinto, department of arts and Arun D’Souza, department of computer science guided the student conveners in organising this mega event meticulously and making the programme highly successful and memorable.