The community is invited by College of The Canyons official to attend the 3rd Annual COCMUN Conference.

The nationally ranked College of the Canyons Model United Nations (COCMUN) team will host its final conference of the semester from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat., May 16.

Curious about what happens at a Model UN Conference? Ever wondered where the next generation of political leaders is being developed?

Model United Nations is a fast-paced political strategy competition that places an emphasis on diplomacy and interactive problem solving.

On Saturday, more than 50 delegates from five community colleges across the region will converge at College of the Canyons with COCMUN team members both competing in and directing the event.

Featured at the daylong conference will be a mock UN General Assembly session and a Security Council crisis committee. The topics of discussion for each committee are as follows:

•   General Assembly — The Welfare of Post Arab Spring Nations
•   Security Council — Cybersecurity

The conference is being dedicated to the memory of Brandon Gonzalez, a former COCMUN student who was killed in an automobile accident earlier this semester.

The event will be located at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center, Lobby — COC Valencia campus, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

For more information about the 3rd Annual COC Model United Nations Conference or to view a full schedule of events please visit their website.