With the presidential election just months away, ACC’s sixth annual Constitution Debate Day Celebration can help students make an educated vote through examination of their knowledge and beliefs about the Constitution and how it affects today’s politically-charged climate.
The debate will take place Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Rd.). Students do not need to register to participate; simply show up at the venue.
Facilitators will engage debaters on a range of topics, including same-sex marriage, racial discrimination, and legalizing marijuana. Hundreds of students are expected to attend.
“This election year, it is particularly important for students to take advantage of this opportunity to gain a better understanding of how the U.S. Constitution impacts their lives today,” says Peck Young, director of ACC’s Center for Public Policy and Political Studies (CPPPS). “Coming to the debate is the best way for students to see clearly the importance of the Constitution before they vote.”
Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be on hand to assist students who need to register to vote or change their address.
The event will be hosted by CPPPS, ACC’s Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Center for Student Political Studies, the Student Government Association, and the City of Austin, with honorary Chairman Council Member Mike Martinez. Co-sponsors are the ACLU Foundation of Texas and the American Board of Trial Advocates.
For more information, contact Maxine Kaplan in the External Affairs Department at 223.7050 or [email protected].
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By Lyman Grant September 13, 2012 - 4:48 pm
ACC also celebrates Constitution Day with some creative contests. On Constitution Day, September 17, at noon, at HBC Foyer, we will unveil a display of some poems written by ACC students, and present certificates to the winners of the Constitution Day Creative Contests in poetry, personal essay, and researched essay. Join us there also.
By Sam Davis September 14, 2012 - 12:49 pm
And there is free food catered by Central Market! A fun event!
Friends and family of students frequently come to this event and are very much welcome.
By J Schmoe September 16, 2012 - 1:32 pm
“Facilitators will engage debaters on a range of topics, including same-sex marriage, racial discrimination, and legalizing marijuana. Hundreds of students are expected to attend.”
Nice to see we’re debating the important stuff like jobs and deficits.
By Jim September 17, 2012 - 7:26 pm
-“…same-sex marriage, racial discrimination, and legalizing marijuana.”
-“Representatives from the League of Women Voters”
-“Co-sponsors are the ACLU Foundation of Texas…”
SOUNDS LIKE A ONE SIDED LIBERAL HIPPY LOVE FEST. PUKE GAG PUKE GAG PUKE
By Peck September 18, 2012 - 11:26 am
You would be surprised what you would find if you waited to make up your mind until you had come. We are not discussing legalizing marijuana at all. In fact, one issue is that is being discussed is the constitutionality of affirmative action. Finally, I thought racial discrimination as a concern of everyone. Why don’t you come tonight? You might be shocked and even learn something and have an informed opinion.
By Heather September 19, 2012 - 10:33 am
It was such a fun and educational event last night! I learned about the constitution regarding my group’s issue and it was interesting to hear the othegroups present their pro and con decisions. Thanks, ACC!