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
This event was hosted by President Shannon on Wednesday, September 17
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ÊÓƵ President |
| 12:05pm | Introduce Presenters | Olivia Holm, SGA Director of Elections |
| 12:10pm | First Amendment History & Role in Democracy | Carl Cavalli, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Professor, Political Science and Advisor, Poli. Sci. Student Assoc. |
| 12:20pm | First Amendment Governance: SCOTUS, USG, & Â鶹ÊÓƵ | Miguel Rodriguez, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Assistant General Counsel |
| 12:30pm | First Amendment & Academic Freedom in Higher Education Policy | Jameson Brewer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Associate Professor, Education |
| 12:40pm | Expressive Activity on Campus | Glen Harris, Jr., Â鶹ÊÓƵ Senior Dean of Students Richelle Keilholz, Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 | |