UA Little Rock Students Have Successful Bid at National Model Arab League Conference
A team of University of Arkansas at Little Rock students are elated after winning the most awards in program history during the National Model Arab League Conference held March 29 to April 2 in Washington, D.C.
“We had our most successful national conference ever, and I am so impressed with our team,” said Dr. Rebecca Glazier, professor of public affairs and faculty advisor for Model Arab League. “I am so impressed with the team that we have worked so hard to build over the past decade. Their hard work is really paying off, and it is evident in these national awards and leadership positions. I am excited to see what our team does next and look forward to recruiting more students who want to travel and learn about the Middle East!”
Chloe McGehee and Owen Haynes, who served as justices on the Arab Court of Justice, won the Outstanding Advocates Award for their representation of Morocco in the Arab Court of Justice. Individually, McGehee won the Outstanding Justice Award and Haynes won the Distinguished Justice Award.
Additional students who won awards for their representation of the country of Qatar include:
- Yvonne Rodriquez and Jack Schlotter – Distinguished Delegation Award, Joint Defense Council
- Rebecca Little – Distinguished Delegate Award, Council of Arab Social Affairs
- Amelia Loken, Distinguished Delegate Award, Summit of Arab Heads of State
For the first time ever, UA Little Rock will also participate in the national leadership team for the 2024 National Model Arab League Conference. Caleb Mimms will serve as the assistant secretary general, the No. 2 leadership position, while Owen Haynes will chair the Arab Heads of State Committee.
The Model Arab League is a student leadership development program created by the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations. It is a simulation of an international organization, the League of Arab States, which represents 22 countries.
In addition to Model Arab League, the students also attended a briefing at the Embassy of Qatar, a tour of the U.S. Capitol Building, and a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Anyone who is interested in joining Model Arab League during the 2023-24 school year should contact Professor Glazier at raglazier@ualr.edu.
