Reece Ellis Captivates at Campaign '24 Event
Once again, former Civitas intern, Reece Ellis, delivered stellar commentary (supported by facts, polling, history, and more) on Campaign 2024 this past Saturday at Crossroads to many students from all over the St. Louis area. The morning started with brief presentations, also really informative and engaging from Kirill and Benjamin, interns from this past summer. Kirill talked about the influences of PACs and Super PACs in elections. (Click here to see his presentation.) Benjamin facilitated a discussion by asking a variety of interesting election questions, a perfect warm-up to Reece taking the stage. With informative slides to pace the morning, Reece shared his knowledge, insight, and intriguing predictions with humor and humility. Who knew politics could be so fun (and funny)?! Reece's enthusiasm is infectious. Students had great questions throughout the presentation, which slowed down Reece's plan to share his well-prepared content. Wanting to hear and see it all, everyone in attendance agreed to a "Part 2" Zoom presentation for Reece to continue (since he lives in Columbia, MO). "Part 2 of Campaign 2024" has been scheduled for Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend, even if you missed Reece in person this past Saturday.
Click here to sign up for the Zoom continuation of Campaign 2024. Zoom events also earn Game Changer points!
Click here to see more pictures from Saturday.
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Share your thoughts on tonight's Presidential Debate
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are meeting in person for the first time to debate tonight at 8:00 pm CT.
What to know:
Time: 8:00 pm St. Louis time, will last for 90 minutes with two commercial breaks.
Where: At the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA, without a live audience.
Moderators: Linsey Davis and David Muir.
How to watch: The debate will air on ABC and stream on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.
Some Rules: No topics or questions will be shared in advance, microphones will only be on when it's a candidate's turn to speak, candidates cannot bring notes to their podium; a blank pad of paper, pen, and bottle of water will be provided.
Civitas wants to hear from you after the debate! Share any thoughts or questions you have by clicking here to reach a Google form. We will "publish" comments next week on our website and/or in our newsletter.
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Sign up is open for this year's HSMUN Country Draft!
Arthur welcomes students at last year's Country Draft.
The first important date to plan for 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.
The three FALL High School MUN dates:
Saturday, November 23, Session A from 9:00 am until noon.
Saturday, November 23, Session B from 1:30 until 4:30 pm.
Saturday, December 14, Session C from 9:00 am until noon.
All fall High School Model UN events will be held at Browning Auditorium at Webster University. 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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Tuesday, September 10, 8:00 pm on ABC
Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Click here to share your post-debate thoughts.
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Fri., Sept. 13, 10 am-1 pm and Sat., Sept. 14, 10 am-3 pm at MO History Museum (MAP)
Civitas has a booth for a Civics Engagement event
Stop by and say hello!
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Wednesday, September 18, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Part 2 of Campaign 2024 with Reece Ellis
Click here to sign up.
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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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