BUCS X

Esteemed delegates, 

It is our honour to welcome you to the 10th session of the Brown University Crisis Simulation (BUCS), set to take place from Thursday, March 11th, 2027, to Sunday March 14th, 2027, in Providence, Rhode Island. 

My name is Gabrielle Stubblefield, and I am a senior at Brown University concentrating in Biology and International and Public Affairs. It is my distinct honor to serve as Secretary-General for the tenth iteration of Brown University Crisis Simulation (BUCS X)! Throughout my time in Model United Nations, I have come to appreciate that the most meaningful moments often emerge when delegates are challenged to think beyond their own perspectives, navigate uncertainty, and collaborate toward solutions. Model UN has provided me with opportunities to grow as a delegate and leader, but more importantly, it has introduced me to a community of individuals who share a passion for diplomacy, international affairs, and meaningful dialogue.

My name is Matthew Lam, a senior studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and International and Public Affairs on the Security track, and I have the great pleasure to serve as your Director-General for this year. I’m originally from Queens, New York, where I was first introduced to Model UN in a small after school club. From that small club I hosted the largest Model UN conference in our high school’s history and grew to love the staffing side of Model UN. 

BUCS held its first inaugural session the weekend of March 8th, 2012 and started off as a small, intimate conference, but has grown explosively since then. Bringing our collegiate conference back in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a dream of ours since we first set foot on Brown’s campus, and we’re so glad to make it a reality right before we graduate.

As we celebrate the tenth iteration of BUCS, we hope to build upon the conference's legacy while creating new opportunities for delegates to challenge themselves. Our vision for BUCS X is to cultivate an environment where spirited debate meets thoughtful collaboration, where creativity is encouraged, and where every delegate, regardless of experience, feels empowered to make their voice heard.

On behalf of the entire BUCS X Secretariat, I am delighted to welcome you to Brown University. Whether you are joining us for your first Model UN conference or returning as an experienced delegate, I hope you leave BUCS X with new perspectives, lasting friendships, and a renewed appreciation for the power of diplomacy.

I look forward to welcoming you to Providence!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email us at sg@browncrisis.org. We’re greatly looking forward to meeting each and every one of you!