Approximate Size: TBD Single - Del Set in 1838, this committee centers on the Pastry War, a conflict between France and Mexico that began with a disputed bakery robbery and spiraled into battles over national honor. Delegates must advance France’s interests by balancing the risks a foreign war with demands for reparations and respect. As French royals, officers, or civilians, delegates must determine how far to take their requests and how to ensure France remains dominant on the global stage.
Contact your dais: dlu@ucls.uchicago.edu, bwang1@ucls.uchicago.edu
Dear Delegates,
Hi everyone! My name is Debbie Lu, and I am so excited to be chairing the French side of the Pastry War JCC this year! I am currently a Junior at Lab and am one of the current Under-Secretaries of Crisis, I have been competing on the Crisis side of Model UN since my freshman year, and I plan to continue through the rest of high school. Outside of MUN, I love cooking and baking as well as traveling with my friends and family. I am really excited to chair this committee because i love that it combines serious international tensions with one of the most unusual causes of war in history. In this committee, I hope to see lots of collaboration, creative crisis arcs, as well as JPDs working through both sides of the JCC! I hope you all are just as exited as I am for this committee and I will see you all there!
My name is Rebecca Wang and I'm a sophomore who's been in Model UN since my freshman year. Outside of MUN I often volunteer at food pantries, play sports such as volleyball in my free-time, and I have a strong interest in law, justice, and anything art related. For this committee I hope to see strong and creative crisis arcs that show your creativity and understanding of the topic and character. I encourage all of you to take risks and explore ideas and possibilities in the backroom. I hope you use this as an opportunity to grow as a delegate.
Best,