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Middle Tennessee State University will observe Constitution Day on campus with two days of live readings of the U.S. Constitution on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 16-17.
The MTSU chapter of the American Democracy Project annually organizes the commemoration of the signing of the document -- which took place Sept. 17, 1787 -- with volunteers reading the Constitution in its entirety.
Theme for the observance is "Defining Democracy" in keeping with the universitywide examination of the topic as part of the university's Honors Lecture Series and focus on civic education. Throughout the semester, departments and programs across campus will emphasize the exploration of what democracy means.
In addition to the live readings, a speaking engagement featuring Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States, is set for 3 p.m. Sept. 17 in Tucker Theatre and is free and open to the public. Visit www.amerdem.mtsu.edu/ to learn more.
On Monday, Sept. 16, readings will include:
• 10-11:15 a.m., University College/College of Education host at the east portico of the Education Building, 1756 MTSU Blvd.
• 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., College of Behavioral and Health Sciences/MTSU Athletics host at the Academic Classroom Building, 1751 MTSU Blvd.
• 3-4:15 p.m., University Honors College/Student Government Association at the Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building, 1737 Blue Raider Drive.
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, readings will include:
• 9-10:15 a.m., College of Liberal Arts/College of Basic and Applied Sciences will host at the Peck Hall courtyard, 537 Old Main Circle.
• 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Jones College of Business/College of Graduate Studies host at the Business and Aerospace Building courtyard, 1642 MTSU Blvd.
• 1-2:15 p.m., College of Media and Entertainment/James E. Walker Library host at the Bragg Mass Communication Building, 1735 Blue Raider Drive.
To honor National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17, representatives of the American Democracy Project and the League of Women Voters of Murfreesboro/Rutherford County will assist in registering voters on the front lawn of Tucker Theatre, 615 Champion Way.
To register to vote in Tennessee, you:
• Must be a citizen of the United States who will be 18 years old or older before the date of the next election.
• Must be a resident of Tennessee.
• Cannot have been convicted of a felony (or if you have, your voting rights have been restored by a court order or pardon).
• Must be properly registered no later than 30 days before the election.
The American Democracy Project at MTSU website also has information specifically for student voter registration, including residency requirements. Visit amerdem.mtsu.edu/vote. If you live here to attend school, you may register to vote in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Off-campus visitors planning to attend any of the readings should attain a parking pass by calling the MTSU Parking and Transportation Services Office at 615-898-2850 or visit www.mtsu.edu/parking. A campus map is available at https://bit.ly/MTSUParking, which includes addresses for each of the buildings where readings will take place.
