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College Hosts Model NATO Challenge
Virginia Wesleyan partnered with Norfolk NATO Festival for the annual mock global crisis simulation on March 23
News Release | March 23, 2016
Photo Gallery: 2016 Model NATO Challenge
Local high school juniors and seniors gathered in Virginia Wesleyan College's Boyd Dining Center March 23 to compete as student diplomats in the 2016 Model NATO Challenge, produced by the Norfolk NATO Festival in partnership with NATO Headquarters and Supreme Allied Command Transformation.
Each student represented one of the 28 NATO Member Nations in the Challenge, which simulates real world issues faced by today’s NATO Alliance. The top six candidates received a scholarship award to be applied toward the college or university of their choice. Select students also participated in the Student Press Corps, a new addition to the Challenge that allows burgeoning journalists to cover the event action in a live media role.
Virginia Wesleyan’s involvement in the Challenge stems from the College’s formal agreement with NATO-ACT which offers up to 25 International Student Grants of $9,000 per semester ($18,000 per year) to dependents of NATO-ACT employees stationed in Norfolk. In return, NATO-ACT offers their staff's expertise to the VWC community in the form of guest lectures, internship opportunities, and NATO simulation opportunities like the Model NATO Challenge.
For more information, visit www.natofestival.org or contact Norfolk NATO Festival Executive Director Trish Carrier at 757.282.2801 or Trish.Carrier@natofestival.org
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About Norfolk NATO Festival
The mission of the Norfolk NATO Festival is to promote and honor the international influence the NATO Command in Norfolk, VA, and its 28 member nations, brings to our city. Festival events include education programs for our children, cultural events to engage all citizens, and opportunities to empower our industries. The Norfolk NATO Festival is the longest continuously running Festival in the Hampton Roads region, and the only one of its kind in the United States which honors the NATO Alliance and its member nations. The 2016 Norfolk NATO Festival will take place April 22-23. Learn more about Norfolk NATO Festival at www.natofestival.org.
About NATO-ACT
ACT is NATO’s leading agent for change, driving, facilitating, and advocating continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance. The organization’s strategic objectives include providing appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; leading NATO military transformation; and improving relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations and international organizations. Visit www.act.nato.int for more information.