Impact of Local Farming on Us and Climate Change
On Saturday, January 23, Civitas' guest presenter will be Melissa Vatterott of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment. She is an attorney who specializes in federal and state regulations designed to protect the environment, farm animals, and human consumers. As we move towards planting season, there is a great deal that we can learn about the connection between modern farming and climate change.
You can register by clicking here. Below is a short video introduction to the event from Alexandra, Hagemeister, Clayton High School Class of 2022.
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Guest Speaker Geoffrey Soyiantet on African Immigration Experience in STL
Geoffrey Soyiantet, founder and President of Vitendo4Africa (V4A), will join Civitas on February 6 via Zoom to talk about the African immigrant experience in St. Louis and other areas of Missouri. “Vitendo” is a Swahili word that means action, which is the core of the non-profit organization, providing action through support and services to Africans planning to arrive in St. Louis and those who are already here. Jeff and others will share how they have benefited from V4A’s help. Sign up now for this hour-long event that will focus on the trials and tribulations for immigrants merging two different cultures.
The event is Saturday, February 6 from 11 am until noon via Zoom. It’s free for all high school or middle school students.
Click here to register.
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UNA-USA Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
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Help Envision the Next Twenty Years in St. Louis
 The Great Rivers Greenway Project in St. Louis is seeking input on a survey for future planning for bike trails, green spots, etc. Parent alum Sheryll Williams has informed us that the link to take the survey is https://greatriversgreenway.org/envision/. If you are interested, please take it.
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Middle School Class Visits are Underway!
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A photo from last year's visit at Ritenour Middle School
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Even though we can’t be with students in person, Civitas is still providing virtual classroom visits to the 900 students in the Middle School Model UN Program. This week we’re at Rogers Middle School, Rancho Solano, Christ Prince of Peace, and Rockwood Valley, McKinley CLA, and Crossroads College Prep with more to come next week.
The first classroom visit introduces students to the real UN, shares a bit of history, discusses what the UN is currently working on, and what student delegates will be doing in their own Model UN. If you’d like to get your classroom visit scheduled, please contact Bobbi Kennedy (314-443-9785, bobbidkennedy@gmail.com)
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A supporter of US President Donald Trump carries a Confederate battle flag in the Capitol Rotunda after rioters breached the building on Wednesday, January 6. This was the first time the US Capitol had been breached since the British attacked and burned the building in August of 1814 during the War of 1812, according to Samuel Holliday, director of scholarship and operations with the US Capitol Historical Society. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
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This past week at the United Nations
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This spring, UNA-USA is offering The Emerging Leaders Fellowship for students and young professionals interested in leading a project, initiative, or event relating to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities. The theme for the spring Fellowship is "Champions for Equality". Program participants will demonstrate leadership, planning, and local initiative over the course of the Fellowship and present their action plan to the National Office, other cohort participants, and their local UNA-USA chapters. There is no cost to participate - so apply today using the link below!
