Celebrating Constitution Day at Ivy Tech Community College
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed at the Philadelphia Convention. In 2004, this day became a federal holiday that we recognize as Constitution Day.
ACTIVITIES BY CAMPUS
- South Bend / Elkhart
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to learn more about the US Constitution. Stop by our information tables to read fun facts about the Constitution and our Founding Fathers. Tables will be located in the Student Commons on the Anderson campus and the Marion campus and on the South Instructional Center (Cowan Road) on the Muncie campus. Also, test your knowledge about the Constitution by taking the Constitution Quiz available on IvyLife September 14th-17th.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Elkhart / South Bend
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to learn more about the US Constitution. Stop by our information tables to read fun facts about the Constitution and our Founding Fathers. Tables will be located in the Student Commons on the Anderson campus and the Marion campus and on the South Instructional Center (Cowan Road) on the Muncie campus. Also, test your knowledge about the Constitution by taking the Constitution Quiz available on IvyLife September 14th-17th.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Anderson
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to learn more about the US Constitution. Stop by our information tables to read fun facts about the Constitution and our Founding Fathers. Tables will be located in the Student Commons on the Anderson campus and the Marion campus and on the South Instructional Center (Cowan Road) on the Muncie campus. Also, test your knowledge about the Constitution by taking the Constitution Quiz available on IvyLife September 14th-17th.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Batesville
The campus community is invited to participate in a panel discussion and voter registration on Thursday, September 17th from 12–1pm. The panel discussion will be held in the Student Lounge at the Lawrenceburg Riverfront campus.
In addition, stop by the Lawrenceburg or Madison Student Life Office on Thursday, September 17-19th to take a look at the Constitution Day Display and pick up your free pocket Constitution.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Bloomington
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to stop by the Ferguson Academic Building and learn about the Constitution and its importance in today's society! You will also have the opportunity to register to vote! All Constitution Day activities will be held in the 1st Floor Rotunda from 9am-4pm.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
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On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to join in celebrating Constitution Day in Poling Hall from 10am-2pm. Constitution Day, a display of a copy of the original Constitution will be in the Student Commons, and free copies of the Constitution will be handed out in the Student Commons from 8am-5pm. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day as well. Voter registration information will also be available. The movie A More Perfect Union will be shown in room 217 at 12pm. The film depicts events surrounding creation of the United States Constitution, focusing mainly on James Madison, the person who wrote most of that document.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Connersville
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to participate in a Constitution Day Quiz available on IvyLife. Also, be sure to stop by the Bennett Lounge in Johnson Hall to receive voter registration information, pick up a free pocket Constitution, and get a free bag of popcorn!
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Crawfordsville
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to celebrate the anniversary of the US Constitution. We will offer voter registration sponsored by the League of Women Voters, a Constitution quiz, and Democracy Plaza. The festivities will be held in Grand Hall, Ivy Hall from 11am-4pm.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- East Chicago
Take a Constitution Day Quiz. Test your knowledge of the United States Constitution. The quiz is available on IvyLife. The first 8 students who respond with a perfect score will win an AMC, I-tunes, or Starbucks gift card.
Do you have an idea for a project, activity or event focused on the theme “How you can best serve your Country on your campus or in the Community?” If so, submit a proposal. All proposals will be reviewed by Student Life Staff, and one project will be selected to represent the Northwest Region. That team will receive $500 to execute their project during the fall semester. Proposals should be between 2-3 pages in length and include a budget sheet. Write a description of your project, event, workshop, etc. Go into detail of what you intend to do and how you will do it. Who will be involved? Dates, times, and location where it will take place. The proposal form will be released on Ivy Life on September 17th and are due on October 2nd.
Meet your Student Government Association (SGA) officers including the SGA Regional President, Marquita Harmon. This is your chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about campus. Be sure to pick up a free pocket Constitution booklet.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Evansville
Stop by the Constitution Day Display tables in Koch Student Commons September 14th – 17th between 12-1pm and 5-6pm to register to vote and receive a free pocket Constitution.
On Thursday September 17th at 12:30pm in Room 152, featured speaker and faculty member Scott O’Daniel will provide a vivid presentation about our Constitution and the courage and integrity of the Founding Fathers in Room 152.
Stop by the Carter Library anytime during the week to view the Constitution display. Don’t miss the Constitution Fact Slideshow that will be running on the plasma TVs throughout the building, highlighting the timeline of the Constitutional Convention and our Amendments.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Fort Wayne
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Franklin
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to explore the history of the constitution through some recent Ted talks including: The Living Constitution, The Making of the American Constitution, How is Power Divided in the United States Government, Inventing the American Presidency, and A 3-minute Guide to the Bill of Rights. The festivities will take place in IFC 102 from 10am-12pm.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Gary
Take a Constitution Day Quiz. Test your knowledge of the United States Constitution. The quiz is available on IvyLife. The first 8 students who respond with a perfect score will win an AMC, I-tunes, or Starbucks gift card.
Do you have an idea for a project, activity or event focused on the theme “How you can best serve your Country on your campus or in the Community?” If so, submit a proposal. All proposals will be reviewed by Student Life Staff, and one project will be selected to represent the Northwest Region. That team will receive $500 to execute their project during the fall semester. Proposals should be between 2-3 pages in length and include a budget sheet. Write a description of your project, event, workshop, etc. Go into detail of what you intend to do and how you will do it. Who will be involved? Dates, times, and location where it will take place. The proposal form will be released on Ivy Life on September 17th and are due on October 2nd.
Meet your Student Government Association (SGA) officers including the SGA Regional President, Marquita Harmon. This is your chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about campus. Be sure to pick up a free pocket Constitution booklet.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Greencastle
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to explore the history of the constitution through some recent Ted talks including: The Living Constitution, The Making of the American Constitution, How is Power Divided in the United States Government, Inventing the American Presidency, and A 3-minute Guide to the Bill of Rights. The festivities will take place in IFC 102 from 10am-12pm.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Henry County - New Castle
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to learn more about the US Constitution. Stop by our information tables to read fun facts about the Constitution and our Founding Fathers. Tables will be located in the Student Commons on the Anderson campus and the Marion campus and on the South Instructional Center (Cowan Road) on the Muncie campus. Also, test your knowledge about the Constitution by taking the Constitution Quiz available on IvyLife September 14th-17th.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Indianapolis
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to explore the history of the constitution through some recent Ted talks including: The Living Constitution, The Making of the American Constitution, How is Power Divided in the United States Government, Inventing the American Presidency, and A 3-minute Guide to the Bill of Rights. The festivities will take place in IFC 102 from 10am-12pm.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Kokomo
Come play Constitution Wheel of Fortune! There is trivia to answer, prizes to win, and you can register to vote! Two chances to participate, at the Logansport campus on September 16th from 9-11 am at the Student Entrance and at the Kokomo campus on Sept. 17th from 10:30 am to 1 pm in the Main Lobby.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Lafayette
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to celebrate the anniversary of the US Constitution. We will offer voter registration sponsored by the League of Women Voters, a Constitution quiz, and Democracy Plaza. The festivities will be held in Grand Hall, Ivy Hall from 11am-4pm.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Lawrenceburg
The campus community is invited to participate in a panel discussion and voter registration on Thursday, September 17th from 12–1pm. The panel discussion will be held in the Student Lounge at the Lawrenceburg Riverfront campus.
In addition, stop by the Lawrenceburg or Madison Student Life Office on Thursday, September 17-19th to take a look at the Constitution Day Display and pick up your free pocket Constitution.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Logansport
Come play Constitution Wheel of Fortune! There is trivia to answer, prizes to win, and you can register to vote! Two chances to participate, at the Logansport campus on September 16th from 9-11 am at the Student Entrance and at the Kokomo campus on Sept. 17th from 10:30 am to 1 pm in the Main Lobby.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Madison
The campus community is invited to participate in a panel discussion and voter registration on Thursday, September 17th from 12–1pm. The panel discussion will be held in the Student Lounge at the Lawrenceburg Riverfront campus.
In addition, stop by the Lawrenceburg or Madison Student Life Office on Thursday, September 17-19th to take a look at the Constitution Day Display and pick up your free pocket Constitution.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Marion
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to learn more about the US Constitution. Stop by our information tables to read fun facts about the Constitution and our Founding Fathers. Tables will be located in the Student Commons on the Anderson campus and the Marion campus and on the South Instructional Center (Cowan Road) on the Muncie campus. Also, test your knowledge about the Constitution by taking the Constitution Quiz available on IvyLife September 14th-17th.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Michigan City
Take a Constitution Day Quiz. Test your knowledge of the United States Constitution. The quiz is available on IvyLife. The first 8 students who respond with a perfect score will win an AMC, I-tunes, or Starbucks gift card.
Do you have an idea for a project, activity or event focused on the theme “How you can best serve your Country on your campus or in the Community?” If so, submit a proposal. All proposals will be reviewed by Student Life Staff, and one project will be selected to represent the Northwest Region. That team will receive $500 to execute their project during the fall semester. Proposals should be between 2-3 pages in length and include a budget sheet. Write a description of your project, event, workshop, etc. Go into detail of what you intend to do and how you will do it. Who will be involved? Dates, times, and location where it will take place. The proposal form will be released on Ivy Life on September 17th and are due on October 2nd.
Meet your Student Government Association (SGA) officers including the SGA Regional President, Marquita Harmon. This is your chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about campus. Be sure to pick up a free pocket Constitution booklet.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Muncie
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to learn more about the US Constitution. Stop by our information tables to read fun facts about the Constitution and our Founding Fathers. Tables will be located in the Student Commons on the Anderson campus and the Marion campus and on the Muncie campus. Also, test your knowledge about the Constitution by taking the Constitution Quiz available on IvyLife September 14th-17th.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Hamilton County
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to explore the history of the constitution through some recent Ted talks including: The Living Constitution, The Making of the American Constitution, How is Power Divided in the United States Government, Inventing the American Presidency, and A 3-minute Guide to the Bill of Rights. The festivities will take place in IFC 102 from 10am-12pm.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Richmond
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to participate in a Constitution Day Quiz available on IvyLife. Also, be sure to stop by the Bennett Lounge in Johnson Hall to receive voter registration information, pick up a free pocket Constitution, and get a free bag of popcorn!
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Sellersburg
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to watch the screening National Treasure. The screening will take place in PFAU Hall, Student Lounge all day.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Tell City
Stop by the Constitution Day Display tables in Koch Student Commons September 14th – 17th between 12-1pm and 5-6pm to register to vote and receive a free pocket Constitution.
On Thursday September 17th at 12:30pm in Room 152, featured speaker and faculty member Scott O’Daniel will provide a vivid presentation about our Constitution and the courage and integrity of the Founding Fathers in Room 152.
Stop by the Carter Library anytime during the week to view the Constitution display. Don’t miss the Constitution Fact Slideshow that will be running on the plasma TVs throughout the building, highlighting the timeline of the Constitutional Convention and our Amendments.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Terre Haute
On Thursday, September 17th, the campus community is invited to attend and interactive session, presented by John Benton, Ivy Tech History Instructor, entitled A Constitutional Card Game. The presentation will take place in H136B. Pocket constitutions will be given out to those who attend.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Valparaiso
Take a Constitution Day Quiz. Test your knowledge of the United States Constitution. The quiz is available on IvyLife. The first 8 students who respond with a perfect score will win an AMC, I-tunes, or Starbucks gift card.
Do you have an idea for a project, activity or event focused on the theme “How you can best serve your Country on your campus or in the Community?” If so, submit a proposal. All proposals will be reviewed by Student Life Staff, and one project will be selected to represent the Northwest Region. That team will receive $500 to execute their project during the fall semester. Proposals should be between 2-3 pages in length and include a budget sheet. Write a description of your project, event, workshop, etc. Go into detail of what you intend to do and how you will do it. Who will be involved? Dates, times, and location where it will take place. The proposal form will be released on Ivy Life on September 17th and are due on October 2nd.
Meet your Student Government Association (SGA) officers including the SGA Regional President, Marquita Harmon. This is your chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about campus. Be sure to pick up a free pocket Constitution booklet.
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
- Warsaw
On Thursday, September 17th, join the North Central region as they celebrate Constitution Day!
Stop by the Corner Connection between 12-3pm on the Warsaw campus to see a James Madison impersonator, get a free pocket Constitution, and enjoy patriotic cupcakes
For more information, please contact the Student Life Office.
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