Constitution Week Timeline

Monday, 9/18/06

Public Forum: "Fighting Terrorism and Preserving the Constitution"

2:00 - 3:30 PM, SMC Multipurpose Room

Attend this engaging forum with the following distinguished panelists from across the Millersville campus community:

  • Dr. Richard Glenn, Moderator (Government)
  • Dr. Cheryl Desmond (Education)
  • Dr. Dennis Downey (History)
  • Dr. Howard Ellis (Business Administration)
  • Dr. John McLarnon (History)
  • Mr. Paul Franz (student, Government)

* Audience members will be encouraged to join the conversation by offering their own comments and questions

Projections: Freedom Quotes

9:00 PM, The MU sign by Ganser Library and on dormitory buildings

Look for quotes related to the Constitution projected in lights around campus. Project Your Voice!

Ganser Library Displays

Ongoing, Ganser Library Main Floor: Reference Area

Look for informative displays in Ganser Library on various aspects of the Constitution

Tuesday, 9/19/06

Student Constitutional Trivia Contest- Moderated by William Warmkessel

3:00 - 4:30 PM, McComsey Auditorium

Come test your knowledge of the Constitution and compete for prizes awarded during the Closing Ceremonies on Thursday, September 21.

* Students: If you want to compete in the trivia contest, please email Lianna.Stewart@Millersville.edu to enter your name in the contest.

Film: Our Constitution: A Conversation

4:30 - 5:15 PM, McComsey Auditorium

Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer and Sandra Day O’Connor provide a unique glimpse into the workings of America’s highest court and the laws that guide our country.

* free food and drinks

Projections: Freedom Quotes

9:00 PM, The MU sign by Ganser Library and on dormitory buildings

Look for quotes related to the Constitution projected in lights around campus Project Your Voice!

Ganser Library Displays

Ongoing, Ganser Library's Main Floor: Reference Area

Look for informative displays in Ganser Library on various aspects of the Constitution

Wednesday, 9/20/06

Student Informational Tables

Late morning, early afternoon, Sidewalk adjacent to the Student Memorial Center (SMC), South George Street

Look for voter registration tables and other informational tables maintained by student organizations

Film: A Conversation on the Constitution: Judicial Independence

6:00 PM, McComsey Auditorium

Does the election of state and local judges threaten judicial independence, or do judicial elections represent an important extension of democratic values? Attend this film and decide for yourself.

* free food and soft drinks

Projections: Winning T-Shirt Slogans

9:00 PM, The MU sign by Ganser Library and on dormitory buildings

Look for the winning entries in the T-shirt Slogan Contest projected in lights around campus. The winning slogan will appear on next year’s Constitution Day T-shirts

Ganser Library Displays

Ongoing, Ganser Library's Main Floor: Reference Area

Look for informative displays in Ganser Library on various aspects of the Constitution

Thursday, 9/21/06

Student Informational Tables

Late morning, early afternoon,

Look for voter registration tables and other informational tables maintained by student organizations

Sidewalk adjacent to the Student Memorial Center (SMC), South George Street

Keynote Address- Bruce Murphy: "Roberts Save This Honorable Court"

12:00-1:30 PM, Lehr Dining Room, Gordinier Hall

Distinguished constitutional law expert, Dr. Bruce Murphy from Lafayette College, will deliver an address to the Millersville campus and surrounding community on the Supreme Court of the United States

Closing ceremonies and Awards

1:30 -3:00 PM, Lehr Dining Room, Gordinier Hall

Closing remarks and awarding of prizes to winners of student trivia contest, student T-Shirt Slogan Contest, and Student Writing Contest

* food and drinks provided

Projections: Winning Student Responses

9:00 PM, The MU sign by Ganser Library and on dormitory buildings

Look for the winning entries in the T-shirt Slogan Contest projected in lights around campus. The winning slogan will appear on next year’s Constitution Day T-shirts

Ganser Library Displays

Ongoing, Ganser Library's Main Floor: Reference Area

Look for informative displays in Ganser Library on various aspects of the Constitution