Constitution Week Activities

Millersville University showed its patriotic colors by celebrating Constitution Week, Sept. 14-17.

During the week, students participated in various events, hosted by the Walker Center for Civic Responsibility and Leadership (the Walker Center), to celebrate the adoption of the United States Constitution. The events included voter registration, a film screening and various lectures and talks on government and the upcoming presidential election.

The week started off with some sweetness, as students enjoyed ice cream while listening to Millersville professor Dr. Nitu Bagchi (government and political affairs) talk about “The Trump Phenomenon.” She spoke about the presidential candidate and his growing popularity.  On Sept. 16, students watched “Gideon’s Trumpet,” a movie about Clarence Earl Gideon’s fight for free legal representation while in prison.  Dr. Adam Lawrence (government and political affairs) lead a discussion about the movie and the Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright. One of the highlights of the week is students had an opportunity to register to vote for the upcoming presidential elections.

On Sept. 17, The Walker Center hosted the legislative speaker series.  Pennsylvania Senator Ryan Aument was the keynote speaker.  He spoke on public policy issues, the value of public service and civic engagement, and his personal experiences in the political realm.

Throughout the fall semester, there will be additional events focused on civic engagement and governmental processes. For more information on the events and The Walker Center, please visit: http://www.millersville.edu/ccerp/walker-center/ .

The Walker Center legislative speaker series invites federal, state and local legislators to Millersville University’s campus to educate students about public policy and legislature.