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  • Constitution Week, National Voter Registration Day at UAFS

    Press Release


    The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will honor the words and vision of the men responsible for writing the U.S. Constitution 238 years ago during Constitution Week with events aimed toward education and encouraging involvement in democracy.

    Constitution Week, Sep. 15 – Sept. 19, will have events, lectures, and a voter registration drive hosted by the UAFS Democracy Project.

    “Constitution Week is a very important historical and civic moment when we reflect on the work the Founding Fathers did when setting up the American political system,” said Dr. Williams Yamkam, associate professor of history, social sciences, and philosophy. “It is important for our students to get a good grasp of the founding documents of the United States of America and to understand the key features of the American political system. This empowers our students to become better engaged citizens.”

    Students, faculty, and staff who meet voter eligibility requirements can register to vote on National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 16. The UAFS Democracy Project is partnering with the Sebastian County Clerk’s Office and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority alumni to assist with voter registration.

    Throughout the week, a display on the U.S. Constitution will be available at the Boreham Library during its hours of operation.
    The complete list of events includes:
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    Monday, September 15
    Crumbl and Constitution
    11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 119A
    (Student Government Association office)

    3 Branches, 3 Treats
    11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace
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    Tuesday, September 16 - National Voter Registration Day
    Voter Registration
    9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace
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    Wednesday, September 17
    Constitution Quiz Bowl
    Noon
    Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace

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    Thursday, September 18
    SGA Rally for Rights
    Noon to 2 p.m.
    Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Breezeway
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    Friday, September 19
    Public Lecture with Dr. Williams Yamkam: The Balance of Power Between the Three Branches of the Government
    11 a.m.
    Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace

    SGA Swearing-in Ceremony
    4-5:15 p.m.
    UAFS Amphitheater

    Rachel Rodemann Putman
    Director of Communications
    University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
    Mobile: (501) 276-6282


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