Constitution Day
The U.S. Constitution, which established the framework of American government and defined citizen rights, was signed on September 17, 1787. This date became a national observance, , in 2004 due to a bill sponsored by Senator Robert Byrd. Believing that all citizens should know their rights, Byrd's bill requires schools and federal agencies receiving federal funds to provide education on the Constitution.
2025 Celebration
Join host President Shannon on Wednesday, September 17 at noon - 1:30 p.m.
This event will include special presentations, panels, and free pizza!
Our ideals of freedom, set forth and realized in our Constitution, are our greatest export to the world.
Robert Byrd
US Senator
Event Schedule
| Time | Item | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 11:45am | Doors & Pizza | |
| 12:00pm | Welcome | Michael P. Shannon, Â鶹´«Ã½ President |
| 12:05pm | Introduce Presenters | Olivia Holm, SGA Director of Elections |
| 12:10pm | First Amendment History & Role in Democracy | Carl Cavalli, Â鶹´«Ã½ Professor, Political Science and Advisor, Poli. Sci. Student Assoc. |
| 12:20pm | First Amendment Governance: SCOTUS, USG, & Â鶹´«Ã½ | Miguel Rodriguez, Â鶹´«Ã½ Assistant General Counsel |
| 12:30pm | First Amendment & Academic Freedom in Higher Education Policy | Jameson Brewer, Â鶹´«Ã½ Associate Professor, Education |
| 12:40pm | Expressive Activity on Campus | Glen Harris, Jr., Â鶹´«Ã½ Senior Dean of Students Richelle Keilholz, Â鶹´«Ã½ Assistant Dean of Students |
| 1:00pm | Q&A: Pre-Submitted Student Questions | Olivia Holm (Moderator) |
| 1:10pm | Thanks & Kickoff Campus In-Person Discussions | Michael Shannon |
| 1:15pm | Open Forum: In-Person Discussion (End Live Stream) |
Campus Discussion Facilitators |
| 1:30pm | Event Concludes | |