Indiana Politics: Power of the Precinct

Professor Kathleen Tobin and representatives will discuss key political issues in Indiana today and how to make a difference in students’ hometowns and at the precinct level. They will discuss efforts to mobilize voters and voter registration. Pizza will be served. There will also be a voter registration table set up in the SULB concourse.

The presentation and discussion will take place in Alumni Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event fulfills part of the Civics Event Pathway option for PNW’s Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement.

Part of PNW’s Observance of Constitution Day

In December 2004, Senator Robert C. Byrd proposed an amendment that was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate in an attempt to increase students’ knowledge about the constitution. On December 8, 2004, President George W. Bush signed the bill (public law 108-447) which designates every September 17 as Constitution Day.

It is important for students to have an understanding of the U.S. Constitution and an appreciation of this valuable document that has been the foundation of the freedoms provided to all Americans.

The legislation requires that all educational institutions receiving federal funds implement educational programs relating to the U.S. Constitution on September 17 of each year. This date was chosen due to the fact that on September 17, 1787; 39 of the 55 Founding Fathers met for the last time to sign the United States Constitution and present it to the American public.

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.