In 2004, Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) sponsored legislation that designated September 17 as "Constitution Day." September 17 is the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. All educational institutions that receive federal funding are expected to observe Constitution Day in some way. Since 2005, when Constitution Day was first observed, Winthrop University has hosted speeches by prominent scholars such as Harold Jaffe of Claremont Colleges and Dr. Timothy Boylan of Winthrop University, and through special library displays commemorating some aspect of the Constitution.
Beginning in 2009, the West Forum assumed responsibility for Winthrop University's commemoration of Constitution Day. To view previous event information, please visit the Constitution Day Archive page.
On Sept. 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Dina’s Place, the John C. West Forum on Politics and Policy and the Department of Political Science, Philosophy, Religion, and Legal Studies will host the Honorable Justice John W. Kittredge, who will become chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court in July. Born in Greenville, SC, Justice Kittredge graduated from the University of South Carolina, summa cum laude, in 1979. He then graduated from the U of SC School of Law in 1982. Academic honors include Phi Beta Kappa, Order of the Coif, and Wig and Robe. He has served on the S.C. bench in various roles for 33 years.
This was a free and approved cultural event. We will also help students register to vote using Turbo Vote.
