Tuesday, October 10, 2017




 
In today's Civitas newsletter: 

 

  • Beginning today: Civitas-Pulitzer Global Gateway presents Stephanie Hanes about "White Man's Game" in Mozambique
  • Civitas Trivia at the Drury this Friday evening
  • St. Louis Homicide Detective Mark Biondolino to speak at Civitas this Saturday morning
  • This past week at the United Nations
  • Calendar of Events
  • Important Civitas Links
Beginning Today: Pulitzer Journalist
Stephanie Hanes on "White Man's Game" in Mozambique

Civitas and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting are very pleased that journalist Stephanie Hanes is in St. Louis this week to discuss her recent reporting from Mozambique.
 
In 2007, Hanes was the first journalist to come to St. Louis as part of Pulitzer's Global Gateway program. She reported about the remarkable story of the restoration of the Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique.
 
Since that time, there have been significant changes. In Stephanie's 2017 book, " White Man's Game: Saving Animals, Rebuilding Eden and Other Myths of Conservation in Africa ," she tells us of the many changes; some positive and some not so good. In preparation for her visit, you can read a condensed version by clicking here
 
Students at thirteen schools will hear Stephanie's story. Click here to access Stephanie's schedule of school visits. 

You may also want to view Stephanie's "Ted Talk" on the current state of journalism. It is available by clicking here.
CIV-TRIV
Civitas Trivia this Friday evening at the Drury

You don't have to be a news junkie or an expert in world affairs to have fun at Civitas' first ever Trivia Night for high-school students. It's this Friday, October 13, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. We guarantee that everyone will know some of the answers, because they cover a huge range of topics, from music, movies and math to science and silly stuff.
We're putting together an evening that we hope will challenge you to dig trivial facts out of the corners of your brain, and have fun figuring out the answers with friends. We'll supply the quizzes, the games, the
free pizza and sodas, and the prizes. You supply the people and the brainpower.

It's free! You can come alone, with a friend or two, or even put together a team of four to play together. Don't miss it!

You can sign up individually, or put together a team of four friends.
To sign up, click here.

St. Louis Homicide Detective Mark Biondolino to speak at Civitas this Saturday

What is life like for a homicide detective in a major American city? In particular, what is it like in St. Louis now with discord between police and some of our citizens?

Detective Mark Biondolino has served in the Homicide Division of the St. Louis Police Department for seven years. Prior to that he worked in the narcotics division, and prior to that, he was a policeman on the beat.

He has a very calming presence and has excellent stories to tell as well as ideas on improving life in our community. He'll also answer any questions you might have about life on the police force in St. Louis.

Detective Biondolino is our speaker this Saturday, October 14, at Civitas ( map) from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. You can sign up by clicking here.

Calendar:
Black: High School     Blue: Middle School              

 
Date
Time
Activity
Where
2017
2017
2017
2017
Tuesday, October 10 - Friday, October 13
Pulitzer Journalist Stephanie Hanes Presents at Thirteen Schools
Friday,
October 13

7:00 - 10:00 PM
CIV-TRIV -- Civitas Trivia Night for Students (not a fund-raiser)
Drury Inn, Creve Coeur; 11980 Olive Blvd; 63141 (map)
  

Saturday,
October 14
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Special Presenter: Detective Mark Biondolino, St. Louis Police Department Homicide Division
Civitas office; 10845 Olive Blvd., Suite #155; 63141 (map)
 
Saturday,
October 28
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Model United Nations Prep Session #1 (optional)
Civitas office; 10845 Olive Blvd., Suite #155; 63141 (map)
 
Saturday,
November 11
9:00 - 11:00 AM
Model United Nations Prep Session #2 (optional)
Civitas office; 10845 Olive Blvd., Suite #155; 63141 (map)
 
Saturday,
November 18
8:45 AM - 9:00 PM
(three 
sessions)
Fall High School Model United Nations
(Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions)
Drury Inn, Creve Coeur; 11980 Olive Blvd; 63141 (map)


 


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Civitas Associates
(314) 367-6480
www.civitas-stl.com