First-Year Seminar Students Rule at European Union Simulation in Buffalo
Associate Professor of Government Mert Kartal, along with 16 students from his First-Year Seminar, "International Relations in Action," recently engaged in a four-day European Union (EU) simulation in Buffalo, New York.
Hosted by the Institute for EU Studies at the State University of New York (SUNY), this annual event, known as SUNY Mock European Union (MEU), has been a cornerstone of experiential learning since 1988.
The simulation offers participants a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the proceedings of the European Council and the EU Council. This year's event boasted over 100 students from 16 universities and colleges. St. Lawrence was the most represented institution, with a total of 16 students in attendance, thanks to generous support from the Academic Dean's Office, the First-Year Program, the Patti McGill Peterson Center for International and Intercultural Studies, and the Government Department.
Eight St. Lawrence students, representing Austria and the Netherlands, received the esteemed "Best Agenda Proposal Award." Shaun Kithinji ’27 was recognized as "The Most Effective Finance Minister," and Hanna Lindroth ’27 earned the title of "Best Negotiator."
