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Essay Contest
Citizens for Global Solutions of Greater St. Louis is sponsoring an essay contest in which winners can receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC for a conference, March 15-17. More details including how to apply available by clicking here. |
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 |
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Conference on Immigration and Refugees
this Saturday |
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Each February, Civitas sponsors a conference for high school students on international issues. In 2012, the conference is on immigration and refugees and is on Sat., Feb. 25, from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM at Alberici Enterprises (map).
In all parts of our planet, there are individuals who are being abused and feel compelled to leave their native land. There ae others who are forced to leave due to climate change when they lose arable land or where overpopulation occurs. There are other people who are comfortable in their present location, but want to move to another venue for reasons ranging from reuniting with a relative to pursuing opportunities for a new job.
We will examine all of these issues in the conference. Much of our work will be done in small groups so everyone interested will have ample opportunities to engage in the discussion.
You can learn more about People on the Move: Refugees, Immigration and Shifting Populations by clicking here. If you want to participate, you need to apply for admission. |
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Outstanding presenters at final prep Ssssion for conference last Saturday |
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Our second and final prep session for the People on the Move: Refugees, Immigration and Shifting Populations conference was last Saturday, Feb. 18.
We had an outstanding panel of presenters including Vanessa Crawford from Missouri Immigrant & Refugee Advocates [MIRA], Jean Abbott from the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma, and Ryan Fitzpatrick from the Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants.
We covered a variety of issues including the legality and logic behind immigration policy as well as the many obstacles to facing a law-abiding and well-meaning individual or family that wants to move from one country to another.
Thanks to our terrific speakers and to the wonderful students who asked insightful questions and provided valuable information from their own experiences.
You can see more photos:
♦ on the MyCapture section of the Civitas web site
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Less than two weeks until essay deadline
For those students who are interested in the Conferenece sponsored by Citizens for Global Solutions of Greater St. Louis, we want to remind you that the deadline for submitting the essay is Saturday, March 3 at noon St. Louis Time. The conference is on "How Can We Get Our Congress to Be More Responsible with Regard to Dealing with Global Problems." For more information including the exact essay topic, see the item in the left column of this newsletter. |
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Black: High School Blue: Middle School |
| Date | Time | Place | Activity | | 2011 | Sat.,
Feb. 25 | 9:00 AM -
2:30 PM | Alberici Enterprises (map) | Refuggee,
Immigrant
Conference | Mon.,
Feb. 27 | 4:00 PM -
5:00 PM | Richmond Heights
Community Center (map) | Middle School
MUN Teacher
Meeting #3 | Fri.,
March 2 | 6:00 PM -
9:00 PM | Civitas office (map) | Pizza &
Movie Night | Sat.,
March 3 | 9:00 AM -
11:00 AM | Crossroads (map) | Discussion
Group #12 | Sat.,
March 17 | 9:00 AM -
11:00 AM | Crossroads (map) | Discussion
Group #13 | Tues.,
March 27 | 9:00 AM -
12:00 PM | Creve Coeur
Gov't. Center (map) | Middle School
M.U.N. #1 | Thurs.,
March 29 | 9:00 AM -
12:00 PM | Creve Coeur
Gov't. Center (map) | Middle School
M.U.N. #2 | Fri.,
March 30 | 9:00 AM -
12:00 PM | Creve Coeur
Gov't. Center (map) | Middle School
M.U.N. #3 | Fri.,
March 30 | 6:00 PM -
9:00 PM | Civitas office (map) | Pizza &
Movie Night | Sat.,
March 31 | 9:00 AM -
11:00 AM | Crossroads (map) | Discussion
Group #14 |
For complete calendar of 2011-2012; click here |
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