*For Immediate Release*
OPSU Celebrates Constitution Day
-released by OPSU Campus Communications 09-13-05
by Rebecca Bichsel

Oklahoma Panhandle State University will host several activities on Thursday and Friday, September 15 and 16 in recognition of Constitution Day, which is officially celebrated on September 17.

The overall goal of these activities is to educate new generations about the Constitution and to help them develop an appreciation for its importance to our country. OPSU is hosting the following activities to accomplish this goal. In addition, there will be a display in McKee Library devoted to the U.S. Constitution with reading materials available about our national framework.

Thursday, September 15
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Display table outside of Aggie Grill with Constitution related hand-outs.

1:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - We the People: The Story of the Constitution of the United States – Hamilton Hall, Room 222

Friday, September 16
Information about the U.S. Constitution handed out in History and Government classes.

11:00 a.m. - Reading of the U.S. Constitution Preamble with comments by Dr. Brad Duren at the University Commons Clock Tower

9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. - Founding Fathers- A Healthy Constitution – video presentation in Hamilton Hall, Room 222 - every hour on the hour

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