The Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State will host a lecture and panel discussion on “Gender and the Constitution,” Wed., Sept. 14, to honor both Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Bernath Auditorium of the David Adamany Undergraduate Library on campus.

Marc W. Kruman, director of the Center for the Study of Citizenship observed: “Earlier this year, the federal government mandated that educational institutions receiving federal funding hold an education program about the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17. Although some may recoil at a federal mandate to study the Constitution, all would agree that Americans need to learn more about the document that is the foundation for their freedom.”

Sandra Van Burkleo, associate professor of History and adjunct professor in the Wayne State Law School, will serve as the keynote speaker. Panelists will include Brad Roth, associate professor of Political Science, and associate professor of Law; and Frances Ranney, associate professor of English, and director of Women’s Studies.

The mission of the Center for the Study of Citizenship is to promote research and intellectual exchange about citizenship among a global community of scholars; students; business, political and community leaders; and the general public.

Parking is available on Anthony Wayne Drive in structures two and five, for $3.50 (bring exact change). For more information, please contact the Center for the Study of Citizenship at 313.577.2593 or visit www.citizenship.wayne.edu.

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