Overview
This is a novice committee, it is recommended that delegates who are new to Model UN compete in this committee.
America has a problem, or rather, lots of them. The year is 1933, and America has been one of the hardest hit by the Great Depression, with a 30% fall in GDP, nearly 30% unemployment, a 70% decrease in trade, and a severe deflation. Facing such hardship, the American people were ready for change, with many turning to more radical political parties and even 17,000 First World War veterans marching on Washington D.C. as part of the Bonus Army, demanding cash redemptions of their service bonus certificates. After the 1932 presidential election however, a new light appeared at the end of the tunnel, with the new president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who has promised a “New Deal” be made between the government and the people to get us out of this. Some of the key areas the New Deal focuses on include financial regulation, farming subsidies, and providing work to the unemployed. As Senators, Delegates will hold immense influence over what policies will be implemented to help America recover from these dark times.
Topic: The New Deal
This committee will start with the Pecora Hearings (1932–1934) and will highlight the work that the senate had to do specifically around 1933–1939, when New Deal legislation was actively being created, implemented, and contested. This era is marked by intense public pressure, rapid policymaking, and major national debates over government power, economic justice, and the future of American democracy. By exploring these issues within the historical context of the New Deal, the committee examines not only the policies themselves but the broader tensions and priorities that shaped them. This setting provides delegates with space to debate, negotiate, and consider multiple paths forward—just as lawmakers, citizens, and activists did in the 1930s.
The Dais
Glenna Bottom - Chair
Glenna is a Boston University student in the Class of 2028, concentrating on Economics and International Relations. Originally from Wheaton, Illinois, she began her Model UN journey during her junior year of high school.
At BU, she is actively involved in MUN@BU and previously served as a USG at BarMUN, the university's collegiate conference. Academically, she contributes to the International Relations Review and serves as Vice President of the BU Journal of History.
Beyond MUN, Glenna is a member of Phi Gamma Nu, an entrepreneurial business fraternity. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Boston, trying new foods, and looking for unique finds at thrift shops.
Glenna is thrilled to be chairing at BosMUN for a second year in a row alongside her best friend, Lindsay. She loves to travel and looks forward to an excellent conference weekend for all delegates.
Contact: Glenna@bu.edu
Lindsay Bush - Vice Chair
Lindsay Bush (she/her) is a sophomore at Boston University, pursuing a major in International Relations and French & Linguistics with a minor in European Studies. Hailing from Avonmore, Pennsylvania, she is excited to serve as the Vice Chair for the Senate specialized committee at BosMUN XXV.
Though she did not participate in Model UN in high school, Lindsay has a strong background in competitive activities, having competed as the lead attorney in Mock Trial. At BU, she quickly became involved with the BU International Affairs Association.
She currently serves as a Co-Fundraising Coordinator for the BU United Nations Association and is an Associate Editor for the International Relations Review. Beyond her academic and IR commitments, she is a talented musician and a member of the Boston University Jazz Band.
Lindsay is looking forward to meeting all the delegates and is eager to hear the creative and innovative solutions they develop for the committee throughout the weekend. She hopes everyone has an excellent conference experience.
Contact: lindsayb@bu.edu