September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
Pick up a free paperback copy of The Constitution on the first floor of the library at the Information Commons Desk or the Constitution Day display.
Fall marks the start of Metro State Votes 2025, the University’s non-partisan campaign to mobilize, educate and commit to full participation in the 2025 elections.
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Tuesday, 9/16 10am-2pm |
National Voter Registration Day Get registered, test your knowledge with a Constitution Quiz, and grab a treat! |
Library & Learning Center |
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Wednesday, 9/17 11am-1pm |
Constitution Day Celebration – Cookies, Conversation & Community Come & celebrate with Metro State Votes as we honor this yearly national holiday, and walk away with a sweet pick-me-up and your very own pocket Constitution! |
Library & Learning Center |
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Friday, 9/19 11am-1pm |
Vote Early Day & Join us for an open conversation about free speech, censorship, and digital life in 2025. You can also register to vote if you haven’t yet! |
Library & Learning Center |
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Friday, 9/26 11am-1pm |
#FreeSpeechFriday – Controversial/Extreme Speech – Where is the Line? Join us as we explore the limits of free expression and what they mean for us today. |
Library & Learning Center |
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Saturday, 11am-2pm |
Metro State Fall Fest Join the community for free food, games, giveaways, a DJ, and even an escape room! Metro State Votes will be on and to help you get registered to vote! |
Saint Paul Parking Lot Surface Ramp |
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Know Your Rights/Know Your Freedoms webinar Learn your rights, your protections, and why they matter—whether or not you can vote. |
Webinar |
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Thursday, 10/2 5:30pm |
Democracy Doesn’t Sleep Digital Film Series – The Wave (2008) Watch a screening of The Wave and discuss groupthink, power, and authoritarianism. |
Webinar |
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Friday, 10/3 11am-1pm |
#FreeSpeechFriday – Education, Academic Freedom & Free Speech Dive into an open conversation of the role of free speech in education and why academic freedom matters. |
Library & Learning Center |
| Monday, 10/6 - Friday, 10/10 |
Voter Education Week A digital celebration of voting – follow the Community Engagement page on Facebook for all the information you’ll ever need on the voter registration process Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetroStateCommunity. |
Various! (Online & In-Person) |
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Friday, 10/10 11am-1pm |
#FreeSpeechFriday – Why does freedom of speech matter to YOU? Share your perspective and join the conversation on why free speech is essential – and what our lives would look like without it. |
Library & Learning Center |
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Tuesday, 10/14 10am-2pm |
Voter Registration Deadline Tabling Join Metro State Votes for help with registration & finding your polling place and grab a treat! |
Library & Learning Center |
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Friday, 10/17 5:30pm |
Democracy Doesn’t Sleep Digital Film Series – The Social Dilemma (2020) Explore media manipulation and digital democracy in The Social Dilemma. |
Webinar |
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Wednesday, 10/29 10am-2pm |
Make a Plan to Vote/Voter Registration Drive Create your voting plan, check registration, and grab a treat with us! |
Library & Learning Center |
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Thursday, 10/30 5:30pm |
Democracy Doesn’t Sleep Digital Film Series – Documented (2013) Watch Documented and discuss immigration, belonging, and democracy. |
Webinar |
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Tuesday, 11/4 11am-1pm |
Election Day! Swing by the Libra15ry for treats, conversation, and community—before or after you vote! |
Library & Learning Center |