CSU – Pueblo to read Constitution as part of American Democracy Project
 

Pueblo-  Colorado State University-Pueblo will spend this week reading the U.S. Constitution over local airwaves in observance of recent federal legislation that requires all educational institutions that receive federal funding to commemorate Constitution Day, Saturday, Sept. 17. This year will be the 218th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution.
Russ Meyer, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is coordinating the CSU-Pueblo event, which complements similar activities across the country such as panels, debates, lectures, essay contests, as well as distribution of the Constitution. Beginning today (Monday), the Constitution will be read in five minutes segments each day on the CSU-Pueblo student-operated radio station, Rev-89, 89.5. Meyer said 56 readers, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni, will participate in the activity.
CSU-Pueblo is one of hundreds of colleges and universities involved in The American Democracy Program (ADP) led by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the New York Times. ADP encourages activities on nearly 200 campuses that increase civic engagement (ranging from volunteerism to voting) among young people, particularly college students.
“The reading of the Constitution this week not only will increase awareness of the tenants of democracy to a wide audience, but also may serve as a personal introduction to the Constitution for the many students who participate,” Meyer said.
 
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