Welcome to our Nordic Empire! The Kalmar Union reigned in Scandinavia from 1397 to 1523. It joined under a single monarch which represented the three kingdoms of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway along with Norway’s colonies. This committee takes place in the year 1400, after the Union has been formed. During this time, many internal conflicts were present with different ethnicities vying for resources and power. 

This Specialized Committee has two topics. Topic A will address ways to stabilize the Kalmar Union among all of its different nations as they try to vie for power, territory and money. Various struggles for autonomy and centralization have created disturbances throughout the Union. Topic B centers around the empire’s growing need for resources. Delegates will need to navigate how to expand their borders to become a global superpower.

In this era, you all must face and come up with cohesive and efficient solutions. Delegates are encouraged to consider the individual and overarching demands of its nations and citizens.

Allison Bonier is a freshman, studying Government and Politics. She also studies Data Science through Honors Global Challenges and Solutions. She is from Ellicott City, Maryland, and has been involved in Model UN for all four years. She enjoyed her time co-chairing and staffing at in high school, so she cannot wait to be a Chair for UMUNC VII. Outside of UMUNC, you can find Allison taking walks on McKeldin Mall, hanging out with friends, and curating Spotify playlists. Allison cannot wait to see how delegates approach this committee, and she looks forward to watching delegates engage in exciting debate!

Samahith Prasanna is a sophomore, studying Biology and General Business. He is from Maryland, and has been competing in Model UN since 9th grade which makes this year 6! This is his second year staffing UMUNC, and is excited to be a Chair for UMUNC VII. Outside of UMUNC, Samahith is a member of HOSA, and is a part of KESEM which is a club that creates a summer camp for children whose parents are affected with cancer. When he's not competing, you can find him watching movies, and doing taekwondo. For this Specialized Committee, Samahith is excited to see the fun and creative solutions that delegates will come up with!