Friday, October 16, 2026
UN Day welcomes students from all over campus and universities throughout Hampton Roads to be an ambassador for a day.
For more information or to register, complete the interest form.
The ODU Model UN Society's premier on-campus activity, ODU United Nations Day, commemorates the creation of the United Nations in 1945. Co-sponsored by the ODU chapter of UNA-USA, UN Day is your opportunity to learn about simulations, conferences and how the United Nations really works.
ODU's UN Day 2025 was an extraordinary success. Students were registered for over 80 countries, representing Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University and Regent University. It was intense and raucous, with weeks of UN debate compressed in a six-hour simulation. Awards went to six participants—newcomers all.
Where
October 16, 2026, in ODU's Webb Center.
Who
All ODU students and MUN guests are welcome. The event is free!
To Participate
For more information, to register or request a country assignment, contact UN Day 2026 Secretary-General Gabby Edwards, gedwa011@odu.edu or complete this form.
Topics
Welcome speeches from ODUMUN President Oliver Sedgwick, ODUMUNC Secretary-General Nate Kinnison, and UN Day Secretary-General Gabby Edwards.
8:30 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Welcome and Opening Ceremony
9:20 a.m. - Noon Session One
Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch and group photos
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Session Two
2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Awards and closing remarks
- Best Delegate, Andrew Hyams, Old Dominion University
- Outstanding Delegate, Shalaina Rice, Hampton University
- Honorable Mention, Delenn Main, Old Dominion University
- Honorable Mention, Matthew Juarez, Old Dominion University
- Honorable Mention, Ida Jørgensen, Old Dominion University
- Verbal Commendation, Elise Corbin, Old Dominion University
- Verbal Commendation, Gabby Edwards, Old Dominion University
- Verbal Commendation, Richard Johnson, Hampton University
Register for UN Day 2024!
UN Day is a simulation designed for seasoned and new delegates alike; no experience is necessary. Once you have completed this form, further instructions and reminders for the event will be emailed out.