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University of Baltimore Student Newspaper Hosts First Amendment Festival on Sept. 17

University of Baltimore Student Newspaper Hosts First Amendment Festival on Sept. 17











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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) September 16, 2007

The UB Post will host a First Amendment Free Food Festival on Monday, Sept. 17, Constitution Day, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on the University of Baltimore’s Gordon Plaza. This unique, interactive event will give students and others a glimpse into what life would be like without the free speech rights — freedom of the press, freedom of speech, the right to assemble, freedom of religion, and the right to petition the government — guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. The event is free and open to the public. Gordon Plaza is located at the corner of Maryland and W. Mt. Royal avenues.

Here is how the festival will work:


     Guests will “sign away” their First Amendment rights in order to enter a fenced-off area of the plaza, where free food, drink and other giveaways will be available to all participants.
     Select students will act as “enforcers” to demonstrate to participants what it means to live without First Amendment rights.
     In addition to the enforcers, there will be staged performance pieces to demonstrate what happens when First Amendment rights are taken away.

Nedra Cruz, a graduate student in UB’s publications design program and editor in chief of The UB Post, said the idea for the festival came from a college newspaper convention that she attended last spring. While there, she learned that Florida Atlantic University had successfully hosted a festival about the First Amendment, and their students believed it was a good way to recognize Constitution Day. Post staff members talked with their counterparts at Florida Atlantic’s student newspaper, and Cruz and her fellow students decided to bring the idea to UB.

“We’re recognizing Constitution Day, but we’re doing it in a fun, festive way so that students can enjoy — and nourish — themselves while coming to appreciate their First Amendment Rights,” Cruz said. “Our goal isn’t to offend anyone, but we hope to enlighten the community about its rights and how they can be taken for granted. It’s hard to believe that, in the 21st century, there are still countries where citizens don’t have the freedoms that we have in America.”

The UB Post is the student-run monthly newspaper of the University of Baltimore.

The University of Baltimore is a member of the University System of Maryland and comprises the School of Law, the Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts and the Merrick School of Business.

For more information, contact:

Nedra Cruz

410.837.4029

ubpost @ ubalt.edu

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Constitutional Understanding: New Education Materials Provide Activities to Develop Student Understanding of U.S. Constitution

Constitutional Understanding: New Education Materials Provide Activities to Develop Student Understanding of U.S. Constitution










Washington (PRWEB) September 15, 2005

As the people of Iraq wait to read and vote on the newly printed Iraqi Constitution, American educational institutions are looking for ways to commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.

The 2005 school year will mark the first time that all educational institutions receiving federal aid will be required by law to provide programs on the United States Constitution.

National History Day, Inc. has teamed with Newsweek and Oxford University Press to provide teachers with a variety of classroom activities and resources to meet the Constitution Day federal mandate and place our nation’s blueprint in historical context.

The materials are available online by visiting http://www.NHD.org and clicking on “Constitution Day.”

“The United States Constitution reflects our nation’s diversity, our unity, and with 27 amendments it stands as a testament to our continued work of forming ‘a more perfect union’,” said National History Day Executive Director, Cathy Gorn. “I believe that the Constitution Day materials we are providing will encourage students and teachers to engage in a dialogue about what it means to be a citizen.”

Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., introduced the federal legislation requiring education and government institutions to commemorate Constitution Day and President Bush signed the bill into law in December of 2004. When Sen. Byrd introduced the legislation, he stated his hopes that the bill will foster a deeper reverence for and a better understanding of the United States Constitution.

218 years after the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention held their final meeting, the United States Constitution stands as the world’s oldest written blueprint for government.

National History Day, Inc. is a yearlong history education organization that is transforming the way history is taught and learned. National History Day help teachers meet educational standards; disseminates high quality curriculum materials; and sponsors challenging contests that teach students critical skills for the 21st century. National History Day improves education EVERY day and is the only history education organization providing information on Constitution Day that will help students to place the U.S. Constitution in historical context.

The Newsweek Education Program is a highly respected producer of educational materials that supports using Newsweek to teach current events in high school and college classrooms. The program aims to engage students with the issues of the day to prepare them for their future as active citizens in our democracy.

Oxford University Press believes strongly that curriculum materials must not simply convey information; they must also involve students in the subject matter so that they become active and eager participants. As the world’s oldest university press, Oxford remains committed to providing students with the highest quality scholarship. Every book in the Oxford School Social Studies Program draws on the expertise not only of the individual scholar-authors, but also a range of other scholars to whom Oxford University Press has unrivaled access. It is our goal to equip all students with the analytical and literary skills that will enable them to succeed in their continuing education and future careers and ultimately to become the informed and involved citizens that a strong democracy requires.

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The Constitutional Walking Tour Announces Student Winners in its First Annual American Freedom Essay Contest; Students from Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania and Burlington County in New Jersey Named Winners

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 27, 2007 –

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the student winners of its 2007 American Freedom Essay Contest.

The winner in the Elementary School Category (Grades 1-5) was Leah Huebner from the William H. Loesche School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia county) for her essay “This is what FREEDOM means to me” (Teacher: Merle Fine).

The winner in the Middle School Category (Grades 6-8) was Santina Pescatore from Waldron Mercy Academy in Merion Station, Pennsylvania (Montgomery county) for her essay “Freedom Must Carry On” (Teacher: Eileen Flanagan).

The winner in the High School Category (Grades 9-12) was Alexander Sliwecki from Cinnaminson High School in Cinnaminson, New Jersey (Burlington county) for his essay about Freedom of Speech (Teacher: Megan Schweitzer).

The American Freedom Essay Contest received many wonderful essays from students attending public and private schools, as well as those being home schooled, all along the East Coast of the United States. In total, there were approximately 2,000 essays received from more than 100 schools which participated in this Constitution Day contest. Schools from the following states participated including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The winning essays will be posted online at www.theconstitutional.com/essay.

“We were thrilled with the response to our inaugural American Freedom Essay Contest,” stated Jonathan Bari, Chairman of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “We salute all of the students and educators who participated in the contest on a job well done with the high caliber of essays that we received.”

Essay topics represented a broad spectrum of ideas and different points of view on various subjects including freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to petition the government, the right to bear arms, the right to pursue one’s happiness, etc.

American Freedom Essay Contest

September 17th is designated as Constitution Day because on that date in 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the United States Constitution at Independence Hall. Each year, The Constitutional Walking Tour celebrates Constitution Day throughout the month of September, and teachers are encouraged to utilize The Constitutional’s many free educational resources available at: www.TheConstitutional.com/1787.

This year, in honor of Constitution Day, The Constitutional Walking Tour and The Philadelphia Inquirer asked students to give their views about American freedom. The American Freedom Essay Contest challenged educators to get their students to write a 100-300 word essay on the importance of freedom in their lives. Entries were judged in Elementary School, Middle School and High School categories with the winner in each category earning a free field trip of Historic Philadelphia with The Constitutional Walking Tour for his/her class. For more details on The Constitutional’s field trips, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools.

The contest is planned to be an annual event. To sign up to receive an email when the details of the 2008 contest is announced, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools and sign up for The Constitutional Walking Tour’s Educator mailing list.

Background on Constitution Day

In late 2004, Senator Robert Byrd, one of the United States Senate’s leading Constitutional scholars, introduced legislation that President George W. Bush signed into law on December 8, 2004 requiring that all schools, colleges and Federal agencies receiving Federal funds offer annual educational programming involving the Constitution of the United States on or around Constitution Day, September 17th.

The Constitutional’s Educator Resources

The Constitutional Walking Tour offers a variety of resources to help Educational Institutions and Federal Agencies fulfill the annual requirement for Constitution Day programming, including The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour.

The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour tells the dramatic story of the brave men and women who were responsible for creating America. Step back in time to see where The United States Constitution was created. See more than 20 of the most historic sites and attractions in 75 minutes on a 1.25-mile outdoor journey, including many sites and topics related to the U.S. Constitution such as Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. Group tours and field trips are available year-round with advance reservations. Group rates and student discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. For more information, visit www.TheConstitutional.com/schools, or call our group sales department at 215.525.1776.

For details on all of The Constitutional’s educational resources, please visit

www.TheConstitutional.com/1787 .

About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia:

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America’s Birthplace “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ Located in Historic Philadelphia, The Constitutional visits more than 20 of the most historical sites on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were created. Since 2004, The Constitutional has been consistently ranked as one of Philadelphia’s “Top 25 Tourist Attractions” by the Philadelphia Business Journal. In addition, The Constitutional is one of the leading providers of School Field Trips of Historic Philadelphia. Visitors can experience The Constitutional: 1) on their own as a free, self-guided walking tour, 2) with a lively tour guide for a fee, or 3) with the Philly MP3 Audio Tour. For more information on The Constitutional’s various tours, please visit www.TheConstitutional.com. The Constitutional is also the producer of the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia which is “one part history, two parts haunt.” The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour features more than 20 of “Philly’s Frights & Sights”™ on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking tour through Historic Philadelphia that features haunted facts and folklore. For more information, please see www.Spiritsof76.com.

EDITOR’S NOTES – For Education media, please visit The Constitutional’s various online resources:

High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/images.

Story Ideas on The Constitutional Walking Tour, Historic Philadelphia and Heritage Tourism are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/StoryIdeas.

By the Numbers statistics on The Constitutional Walking Tour and Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at:www.TheConstitutional.com/numbers.

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