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Constitution Week at 妻友社区, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day

Written By: Ian Silvester

The most significant document in American history, the U.S. Constitution, was signed on Sept. 17, 1787. More than 230 years later, that day marks the beginning of a week designed to keep democracy and freedom alive across the nation.

At the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith, Constitution Week is celebrated with lectures, events, celebrations, and of course, a voter registration drive.

鈥淰oting is a right that is not guaranteed to every human by their government,鈥� said 妻友社区 Student Government Association (SGA) president Justin Dang 鈥淏ut it was given to us 鈥� our right to vote, and express our opinions.鈥�

On Sept. 19, National Voter Registration Day, Justin and other SGA members welcome all 妻友社区 students to stop by the SGA Office in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, room 119-A, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

鈥淚t鈥檚 very easy to get set up, and it鈥檚 a way for you to be aware of what鈥檚 happening.鈥� Justin said.

Students, faculty and staff who will turn 18 before the next election and meet voter eligibility requirements can register to vote in Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Missouri in the SGA office. The office will supply all forms and will mail them to the necessary office at no charge to the student.

鈥淭he barriers to register and vote are really not that high, but we want to eliminate one more barrier,鈥� he said. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e already on campus; just come register to vote. That way, you don鈥檛 have to do it later.鈥�

National Voter Registration Day is one of the many events hosted by SGA and the 妻友社区 Democracy Project during Constitution Week.

The full slate of events includes:

 

"A Discussion on the U.S. Constitution" - special presentation on display throughout the week

Monday-Friday, Sept. 18-22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boreham Library

Cupcakes and Constitution
The Importance of the U.S. Constitution to 妻友社区 Lions - meet and learn hosted by the 妻友社区 Student Government Association.

Tuesday, Sept. 19,  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center SGA Office

U.S. Constitution Lecture by Dr. Eric Baker

Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m.

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Fireplace

A Written Constitution, the Greatest Improvement on Political Institutions - public lecture hosted by Dr. Farreol Hansen

Wednesday, Sept. 20, at noon

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Fireplace

U.S. Constitution Quiz Bowl

Thursday, Sept. 21 at Noon

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Fireplace

Public Showing of Documentary on the Constitutional Convention

Friday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center Fireplace

 

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• National Voter Registration Day