Savannah State University News March 4, 2019 SSU participates in international Model African Union conference Savannah State University's (SSU) Model African Union team competed in the 17th Annual International Model African Union Conference<http://www.modelafricanunion.org/National_Model_African_Union/Delegations_2019.html> held in Washington, D.C., February 21-24, 2019, hosted by Howard University. The Model African Union is a simulation of diplomatic proceedings, augmented by pre-conference study at home institutions. SSU's team members served as delegates from the states of Algeria and Angola. The team consisted of: Schönn Franklin, a junior political science major; Elainie Alix, a sophomore political science major; Henry Dennard, a sophomore homeland security and emergency management major; Traynearious Dillard, a senior computer information systems major; Shykeria Edwards, a senior political science major; Shaakira Ferron, a senior accounting major; Itunu Ilesanmi, a public administration graduate student; Ashia Manning, a senior mass communications major; Naomi McGee, a senior mass communications major; Danielle Porter, a junior political science major; Nigel Smith, dual-enrolled through Savannah Early College; and, Reauna Talton, dual-enrolled through Savannah Early College. Otilia Iancu, Ph.D., and Emmanuel Nojang, Ph.D., assistant professors of political science and public affairs, serve as faculty advisors for the Model African Union team. Nigel Smith noted that this was his first visit to Washington, D.C., and stated, "It was a truly, exceptionally wonderful experience. We rarely have the opportunity to see the world with the degree of empathy needed to act as a diplomat." Ashia Manning said, "Before attending the conference I was nervous because I've never been a part of a Model AU team. I'm a mass communications major with a political science minor. After practicing journalism for three years, this conference allowed me to be immersed in the world of politics and gave me first-hand experience in the policy making process." SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/