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NLC Students Attend Model Organization of American States Workshop (MOAS) in Monterrey, MX

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Northeast Lakeview College
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Silvia Zecca, NLC Spanish instructor, with five of her NVC students at the Model Organization
of American Studies Workshop (MOAS) in Monterrey, Mexico

(October 22, 2007) Silvia Zecca, NLC Spanish instructor, accompanied a group of five students to Monterrey, Mexico to participate in the Model Organization of American Studies Workshop (MOAS) held at the Universidad de Monterrey ( University of Monterrey).

Representing NLC, the students had the opportunity to learn and apply the parliamentary

procedures of debate and caucusing. They also explored how to function in working groups of countries that share common interests and understand the operation of the committees that report to the General Assembly.

The students will now participate in the “General Assembly – MOAS Tournament” at St. Mary’s University on November 1-3 rd. The tournament will feature about 20 universities that will represent countries in the Organization of American States (OAS). At this year’s model, NLC students will represent the country of Belize and are preparing for the tournament by conducting research on the policies and practices of the country. After their participation in the MOAS Tournament, the students will have a better understanding of how the Organization of American States (OAS) operates and of the key economic, social, education, political, and security issues facing the Americas.

Participation in the program was facilitated by Mark Hagen and funded through the Office of International Studies. “The students were grateful for the opportunity and found the experience very enlightening,” says Silvia Zecca. “They look forward to the conference at St. Mary’s University where they will reunite with fellow ‘delegates’ from the various participating universities.” The MOAS workshop is the first time NLC students have attended an academic function abroad.