Millikin University students bring home awards from Model Illinois Government Simulation

Eight political science students from Millikin University attended the 2022 Model Illinois Government (MIG) Simulation March 3-6 which aims to give college students insight into the workings of state government and experience in running for elected office and debate. Students representing Millikin's legislative delegation worked to adapt their debate techniques, lobbying procedures and strategies for running for office, all leading to a successful simulation.

Sophomore political science major Rhys Deiter of Fortville, Ind., served as the Attorney General on the organization's executive board for the simulation. Gabby Watson, a junior political science major from Murphysboro, Ill., served as a member of Deiter's staff and assisted with both the MIG journal and original legislation.

Students Austin Bicknell, a senior from Bloomington, Ill., and Ana Vidric, were both elected to serve as committee spokespeople during the simulation. Vidric was recognized for her excellence in debate by receiving the Donna Lennon Award for the Most Outstanding Senate Committee Person.

Other Millikin students who participated in Model Illinois Government include:

Aimable Ngabo, a senior political science major from Kigali, Rwanda

Jesse Ngoga, a management information systems major from Kigali, Rwanda

Christian Strother, a junior from Cordova, Tenn.

Clayton Bartlett, a junior exploratory studies major from Mahomet, Ill.

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