Constitution Day

Tuesday, September 17-Wednesday, September 18, 2024

On September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution in Philadelphia. To mark the anniversary of this seminal event in U.S. history, join us for Stevens Institute of Technology’s annual Constitution Day celebration.

2024 Constitution Day Lecture:
A Historical Overview of the Constitution

Lindsey Swindall, Teaching Associate Professor, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

This lecture will discuss some of the historical context of the Constitution and themes in the document, including federalism and the checks and balances system. The historical significance of some of the main sections of the Constitution will also be addressed and the lecture will close with a look at the evolution of voting rights through major Constitutional amendments.

Constitution Day Agenda

September 17

9:30-11 a.m.
A Historical Overview of the Constitution
Lindsey Swindall
Teaching Associate Professor
School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
UCC, The Gallery

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Democracy Day and Voter Information
UCC, North and South Plaza

September 18

2-4 p.m.
Library Open House and Voter Information
Samuel C. Williams Library

3-5 p.m.
Democracy Day
UCC, North and South Plaza