Constitution Week 2023
2023 Events
Constitution Week Keynote Address
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 3 p.m., Penland 106
Pace Jace Woodrum, Executive Director of the ACLU of South Carolina, will discuss South Carolina constitutional issues and the ACLU’s role in preserving civil liberties.
The Constitution in Global Perspective
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 4:30 p.m., Penland 110
Dr. Courtney Kayser compares the US Constitution to those of other democracies to help us understand how its structure shapes voter options and election outcomes.
What's Up with the Supreme Court?
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10 a.m., B&E 236
Dr. Elizabeth Georgian looks at how the recent changes in Supreme Court principles influence the outcomes of cases and life in America.
Abortion, Affirmative Action, and Anti-Trans Initiatives: Social Movements, the Supreme Court, and How History Can Help Us Understand the Present
Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 3:05 p.m., H&SS 210
Dr. Sarah King looks at recent developments in American politics and the Supreme Court and how they reflect a backlash against the social movements of the 1960s.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Which Branch Should Make the Call?
Friday, September 22, 2023 at 10 p.m., B&E 140
Dr. Sarah Young looks at how competition between the branches of the federal government impacts student loan policy and student loan forgiveness.
The League of Women Voters offered voter registration at each event.