Join us for a civic engagement celebration with voter registration, book giveaways, student organizations, and a four-part, faculty-led presentation series on the Constitution.

10am: The Body of the Constitution 

An introduction to the structure of the Constitution and how its design has shaped historical crises and debates across time 
Presented by Dr. Michael Ross

11am: Bill of Rights 

A look at why the Bill of Rights was created and what it tells us about liberty and power in a new republic
Presented by Dr. Holly Brewer

12pm: The 14th Amendment 

A deep dive into equal protection, birthright citizenship, and the expansion of constitutional rights in the states
Presented by Dr. Michael Ross

1pm: The Constitution in Modern America 

This session brings the text to life, exploring contemporary debates involving the U.S. Constitution
A panel discussion with Michael Spivey, Robert Koulish, and Patrick Wohlfarth, moderated by Laura Anderson Wright