Special Events


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On October 29-30, 1998, Skidmore College was lucky to have hosted five diplomatic representatives of the European Union who visited various classes and gave a number of presentations. Additionally, MEU had the opportunity to host a breakfast for them on the morning of Friday, October 30. At this breakfast, we had the opportunity to hear short presentations from the diplomats on issues which we will be discussing at the simulation in March. We also had the opportunity to ask them questions related to our country assignment, the issues which we will focus on at the conference, and on the European Union in general. It provided the students from Skidmore's Model European Union with the opportunity to closely interact with real diplomatic representatives of the European Union and to further their understanding of the EU and the people who participate in it.

The five diplomatic visitors were:

• Dr. Gerlinde Manz-Christ, Deputy Consul General, Austrian Consulate General, NY
• Dr. Ray Raymond, Vice Consul, British Information Services, NY
• Dr., Austrian Trade Commission, NY
• Mr. Rainer , German Consulate General, NY
• Mr. Wouter Wilton, Director of Press and Public Affairs of the European Commission, NY

Among other events which will take place on their visit to campus will be the following:

• Class Visit - GO 201: Principles of International Politics. A presentation will be given on the importance of the European Union for each of the visitors' respective countries; the historical significance of the European Union for Europe and the world; and the role of the European Union as an international actor.
• Class Visit - GO 366: U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World. A presentation will be given on U.S. - European Union relations.
• Diplomatic Reception followed by Presentation on "The Coming of the EURO: Implications for Europe, America, and the Global Currency Regime."
• Breakfast hosted by the Model European Union of Skidmore College.
• Tour of Skidmore campus.
• Lunchtime talk on "European Union Presidency: British, Austrian, and German Perspectives."