CMU Constitution Day Symposium

Bringing together scholars, students, legal professionals and members of the broader community, this Constitution Day symposium explores the Constitution through the lenses of law, history, literature, philosophy and political thought, examining its origins, interpretation and enduring significance in American public life. Through interdisciplinary conversations, rare archival materials and artistic performances, the symposium offers an opportunity to reflect on one of the nation’s defining documents and its continuing influence on contemporary civic life. The program includes: A keynote address by constitutional scholar Sanford Levinson. Panel discussions exploring the Constitution’s humanistic foundations and its influence on literature, law and public life. A special presentation and reception at the Posner Center for Special Collections featuring one of the few surviving copies of the 1792 first official printing of the United States Bill of Rights. A closing performance featuring theatre, poetry and music reflecting on the Constitution and its continuing significance. For the full program and speaker lineup, visit the Constitution Day Symposium website. Register for the Constitution Day Symposium by Sept. 10 This event is co-hosted by the Humanities Center and the Law & Humanities Institute.