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The Supreme Court and the People’s Constitution – Hammond Campus
September 21, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Join Frank J. Colucci, Associate Professor of Political Science, for a discussion about The Supreme Court and the People’s Constitution. This event will take place on Wednesday, September 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Gyte 107.
This event fulfills part of the Civics Event Pathway option for PNW’s Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement.
Part of PNW’s Observance of Constitution Day
In December 2004, Senator Robert C. Byrd proposed an amendment that was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate in an attempt to increase students’ knowledge about the constitution. On December 8, 2004, President George W. Bush signed the bill (public law 108-447) which designates every September 17 as Constitution Day.
It is important for students to have an understanding of the U.S. Constitution and an appreciation of this valuable document that has been the foundation of the freedoms provided to all Americans.
The legislation requires that all educational institutions receiving federal funds implement educational programs relating to the U.S. Constitution on September 17 of each year. This date was chosen due to the fact that on September 17, 1787; 39 of the 55 Founding Fathers met for the last time to sign the United States Constitution and present it to the American public.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.