Miami Dade College to Celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17

Miami, Sept. 14, 2020 – Miami Dade College (MDC) will celebrate Constitution Day, Thursday, Sept. 17, with a variety of virtual events and activities to help students and the community better understand the most important document in American History and how it has shaped our lives. All events are free and open to the public.

Constitution Day is a federal observance recognizing the country’s citizens, as well as the day the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.

MDC Constitution Day activities:

North Campus
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Constitution Day: Make History. Vote for Your Future

A panel discussion about the history and the power of the vote. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, reflect on what it means to be a U.S. citizen, receive important information on voter registration and community engagement. Speakers will include North Campus Student Government President Michael Cruz; Social Sciences Professor Robert Morris Jr., and students at the Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED).

Link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/0a669cb9c31f4bd483acdcba7764c32a

Padrón Campus 
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  In God We Trust: Faith Diversity and the Future of the American Republic

Guest speakers will include Judge Norman Hemming, Judge Alberto Milian, MDC Jaffer Institute Director Dr. Homayoun-Vash, and other MDC faculty members. Padrón Campus Social Sciences Chair Richard Tapia will serve as moderator. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions on a variety of constitutional issues and receive a copy of the U.S. Constitution.

Link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/ad1a0eddac7b42b299b40808d093207a

Wolfson Campus
11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Constitution Day

A panel of community experts will address the Amendments of the Constitution that address voting. The event will celebrate the centennial of Women’s Suffrage and conclude with a call to action to register to vote and practice their constitutional rights in this year’s upcoming election.

Link: https://bit.ly/32PACU2   Password: Vote

Campuswide
FINN’S Game Night: Constitution Night
5 – 6 p.m.

Join Student Life for a fun filled night of Finn-Go and Finn Trivia, Constitution Day-themed. Space is limited, so please make sure to register. There will be giveaways for the winners!

Link: https://tinyurl.com/yy9y5eoq

Meeting ID: 172 027 8178

Password: SharkGamers

Campuswide
Constitution Day Trivia

Join Student Life in this virtual observance of Constitution Day with fun trivia.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/y67mj25j

To learn more about the  Constitution, visit: https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-amendments/