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A Riveting "Part 2" on the Election with Reece
Last Wednesday evening, via Zoom, Reece Ellis continued his detailed and very comprehensive presentation of Campaign 2024. He summarized a few important points from the Kick-Off event  and then carried on with his slides. We heard about important issues for voters compared to important issues of presidential campaigns in the past. No surprise, the economy is always ranked highly as a major concern. Despite who is running, many voters will vote against the incumbent government simply because they are financially strapped. Reece highlighted the important battleground states of this upcoming election and shared popular vote and electoral college results of previous elections. He did a fantastic job providing facts and opinions, with frank honesty, about what's at stake with the 2024 election in the state of Missouri and in the country. He talked about polls and their accuracy rates, showing outcomes of past elections relative to their polling. The margin of error is pretty consistent in most presidential races of the the last few decades. This year's race is very close according to numerous polls from a variety of sources; if consistent to history, we can expect the presidential results this November to come down to a few counties in a few states.
Civitas may plan a follow-up chat with Reece after November 5 to discuss election results. Stay tuned!
Click here to see Reece's presentation slides.
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The Country Draft is a week from Saturday!
Sign up now!
Arthur welcoming students to the Country Draft.
The first important date of Civitas fall Model UN is the Country Draft on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am until noon.
Click here to sign up for the Country Draft. Students should know which Model UN session they are attending when they sign up. October 5 is just a little over a week away!
The three FALL High School MUN dates:
Saturday, November 23, Session A from 9:00 am until noon (only 5 slots left for Session A!)
Saturday, November 23, Session B from 1:30 until 4:30 pm.
Saturday, December 14, Session C from 9:00 am until noon.
Any student can attend the Country Draft, although just one representative from a school is required to attend. We'll review the Civitas Model UN procedures and review helpful resources on the Civitas website on draft day, followed by a few rounds of trivia (with prizes) before dividing into the three separate sessions to draft for countries. Civitas will need to know which of the three sessions your school/school group plans to attend before you or other students sign up for the draft. Also, we are having an optional Resolution Writing workshop/brainstorming session on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 am until noon at Crossroads School.
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UNA-STL wants to hear from YOU!
Which SDGs are most important in St. Louis?
The United Nations Association of Saint Louis is taking a (VERY SHORT) poll about prioritizing the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the greater St. Louis area.
Click here to select the 5 SDGs that you think need the most attention in the St. Louis region. UNA-STL wants to hear from students, teachers, parents, community residents and leaders...anyone who will share their Top 5 priorities.
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Frontline Premier Tonight
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In St. Louis, KETC-TV, Channel 9, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
In November's historic election, Americans will decide who will lead the nation for the next four years: Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.
Before the votes are cast, as it has for every election since 1988, FRONTLINE will present The Choice — its critically acclaimed election-year special offering interwoven investigative biographies of both major-party candidates.
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You can help Civitas Students With Election Polling
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In a collaborative program between Civitas and Crossroads, students are conducting public opinion surveying about the 2024 presidential election. We invite members of the Civitas community to weigh in with their opinions. It only takes a moment or two. You can do so by clicking here. Ignore question #2.
Student polling downtown at City Garden, September 2024. |
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Saturday, October 5, 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Webster University (MAP)
High School Model UN Country Draft
Click here to sign up for the Country Draft.
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Friday, October 18-Sunday, October 20 at Washington University
Washington University Model United Nations Symposium (WUMUNS)
The Civitas team is full. Contact Civitas if you'd like to be added to a waitlist.
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Saturday, October 26, 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Crossroads College Prep (MAP)
HSMUN Workshop--Brainstorming, Writing, and Revising Resolutions
Signup form available after the Country Draft.
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Saturday, November 23, 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at Webster University (MAP)
HSMUN Session A
Signup form available after the Country Draft.
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Saturday, November 23, 1:30 pm until 4:30 pm at Webster University (MAP)
HSMUN Session B
Signup form available after the Country Draft.
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Saturday, December 14, 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at Webster University (MAP)
HSMUN Session C
Signup form available after the Country Draft.
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