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, sa国际传媒官网网页入口 President |
| 12:05pm | Introduce Presenters | Olivia Holm, SGA Director of Elections |
| 12:10pm | First Amendment History & Role in Democracy | Carl Cavalli, sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Professor, Political Science and Advisor, Poli. Sci. Student Assoc. |
| 12:20pm | First Amendment Governance: SCOTUS, USG, & sa国际传媒官网网页入口 | Miguel Rodriguez, sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Assistant General Counsel |
| 12:30pm | First Amendment & Academic Freedom in Higher Education Policy | Jameson Brewer, sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Associate Professor, Education |
| 12:40pm | Expressive Activity on Campus | Glen Harris, Jr., sa国际传媒官网网页入口 Senior Dean of Students Richelle Keilholz, sa国际传媒官网网页入口 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 | |