A robust, rollicking time at Saturday's Model UN!
The Civitas spring high school Model UN session this past Saturday was great fun for all. Everyone gathered in the lovely Browning Auditorium on the Webster University campus to present, discuss, and vote on many interesting resolutions. Topics included Helping Ukrainian refugees, Addressing China's Control in the South China Sea, Loss of Biodiversity, Health Care, and Cracking Down on Russian Oligarchs. All but one resolution passed; the one that did not ended in a tie, a rare occurrence at Model UN sessions. And in keeping with United Nations protocol, Health Care for Venezuela was recorded as not passing as a result of the tie vote.
Click here to see more pictures from the morning.
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You are invited to the League of Women Voters' Trivia Night
Civitas has a proud history of sending delegations to the annual Trivia Night sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the League of Women Voters. This year’s session will be this Saturday, April 9, from 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM at the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves; 10 W. Lockwood Ave.; 63119 (map).
We will have two tables of ten and would like to invite any student or group of students who is interested in being part of the Civitas delegation. You can sign up by clicking here. If you are part of a group, please let us know who else is in the group so that we can do our best to ensure that you and your friends are at the same table.
Civitas will pay the admission fee for all, but should one or both of our tables win, everyone splits up the prize money. Proof of vaccination is required.
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Interested in St. Louis City & County Politics? Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 30!
Active Civitas participants Vera Rosenblum and Alice Kovarik of Metro Classical Academy; and Sarah Herzog of Crossroads College Preparatory School, are planning an informative and engaging event for area high school students on Saturday, April 30 to promote Active Citizenship. One speaker already on the schedule is St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones. A venue for the event, which will begin at 11:00 am, is still in the works, but Civitas is encouraging students to sign up now for what's sure to be an exciting experience. Once location and additional details are known, all who are signed up will receive an email.
Questions? Contact Vera Rosenblum, who is leading the plans: verarosenblum@gmail.com.
Click here to reserve your spot now!
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A Week full of Middle School Model UN!
Last week was our first in-person Middle School Model UN. It was a rousing success with delegates collaborating on a variety of issues. (Check out photos from April 1st here)
This week we have 2 virtual sessions with schools in the Fort Zumwalt District on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday we have another in-person session with Maplewod-Richmond Heights and St. Raphael the Archangel. Resolutions for all dates can be found by clicking here. There are a ton of interesting resolutions to look at.
If you have a Middle School Model UN question, feel free to contact Bobbi Kennedy at bobbidkennedy@gmail.com. |
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Saturday, April 9, 2022, 6:30 pm-10:00 pm at First Congregational Church of Webster Groves
Civitas at League of Women Voters Trivia Night
Sign up here.
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Saturday, April 30, 2022, 11:00 am until about 12:30, location to be determined
Youth Activism in Government Event with Mayor Tishaura Jones
Sign up here.
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UConn star Paige Bueckers is defended by NC State's Kayla Jones, left, and Kai Crutchfield during an NCAA Tournament game on Monday, March 28. Bueckers scored 27 points as UConn won in double overtime and booked a spot in the Final Four. The Huskies have now made 14 Final Fours in a row. Elsa/Getty Images |
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This past week at the United Nations
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