Office of the University Registrar
2024 Annual UW Constitution Reading
An annual program to learn about and reflect on the U.S. Constitution, sponsored by the University of Washington Libraries.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Suzzallo Reading Room
Why a Constitution Day?
“[E]ach educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution.”
Section 111 of Division J of Pub L. 108-447
Because the University is not in session on September 17, the UW Libraries holds a Constitution event each year in October. Reading the Constitution each year allows us to critically examine the historical and contemporary significance this document holds within our society.