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| − | The '''Columbia International Relations Council and Association''', more commonly known as '''CIRCA''', is a student organization for students interested in international relations and diplomacy. It was formerly known as '''Model UN''', but changed its name in 2008. Supposedly, the name is a [http:// | + | The '''Columbia International Relations Council and Association''', more commonly known as '''CIRCA''', is a student organization for students interested in international relations and diplomacy. It was formerly known as '''Model UN''', but changed its name in 2008. Supposedly, the name is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backronym backronym]. The group is funded and recognized by the [[Activities Board at Columbia]]. |
CIRCA is known for hosting two huge events during the year: CMUNNY (''c-money'') and CMUNCE (''c-monkey''). CMUNNY stands for Columbia Model United Nations New York and is a conference for high school students from across the country to compete in a Model UN setting. CMUNCE is a similar program for college students. | CIRCA is known for hosting two huge events during the year: CMUNNY (''c-money'') and CMUNCE (''c-monkey''). CMUNNY stands for Columbia Model United Nations New York and is a conference for high school students from across the country to compete in a Model UN setting. CMUNCE is a similar program for college students. | ||
Revision as of 10:28, 15 September 2011
The Columbia International Relations Council and Association, more commonly known as CIRCA, is a student organization for students interested in international relations and diplomacy. It was formerly known as Model UN, but changed its name in 2008. Supposedly, the name is a backronym. The group is funded and recognized by the Activities Board at Columbia.
CIRCA is known for hosting two huge events during the year: CMUNNY (c-money) and CMUNCE (c-monkey). CMUNNY stands for Columbia Model United Nations New York and is a conference for high school students from across the country to compete in a Model UN setting. CMUNCE is a similar program for college students.
