CSU–Pueblo to broadcast Constitution throughout the week

Pueblo- Colorado State University-Pueblo is spending 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, Sunday, Sept. 17. This year will be the 219th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution.

Roy Sonnema, interim dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, said the event complements similar activities across the country such as panels, debates, lectures, essay contests, as well as distribution of the Constitution. In recognition of Constitution Day, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Mass Communications and Center for New Media is currently broadcasting readings of the entire U.S. Constitution in short segments on the university radio station, Rev89, 89.5, during the week (September 11-15), leading up to Constitution Day on Sunday. The readings of the Constitution can be heard in order during the stop-sets hourly at 45 minutes after the hour between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday. Many students, alumni, and faculty assisted in recording; special thanks to Matt Garbiso, Rev89 general manager, who supervised the production and broadcast of these recordings.
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.

“We invite listeners to take in these broadcasts and reflect upon this extraordinary document,” Sonnema said.

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