SFU’s Center for the Study of Government and Law, the Department of History and Political Science, and the Pre-Law and History Clubs celebrated Constitution Days from Sept. 18-22.
The purpose of Constitution Days is to help people learn more about the U.S. Constitution. These groups hosted six different activities where people were able talk to SFU professors, listen to interns, discuss court cases, and learn more about the founding fathers.
“It’s valuable to make Americans aware of the Constitution,” said Professor of Political Science Mark Gentry. “Many people think they know what is in the Constitution, but they actually don’t know a lot.”
Among the different activities was a quiz that suggested to participants which founding father they would have voted for. There was also a quiz to see how much people actually know about the Constitution.
Discussions about some notable legal cases that the Supreme Court decided during the 2022-23 term were also conducted.
At another event, SFU student interns Isaac Johnsen, Makenna Murphy and Emily Bucher shared information about their internship experiences.
Information was also shared throughout campus on how to register to vote in Pennsylvania and links were provided for any anonymous questions. A website was also provided that helps people from outside Pennsylvania find out how to register in their home state.
Videos and podcasts were available for students, providing a quick and convenient way to learn about the U.S. Government, the Constitution and U.S. history. Themes and ideas related to civil rights and the government were also discussed.
“It was a very interesting event,” said history major Riley Kromer. “People had the chance to learn more about our Constitution and understand our history better.”
