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SUNY DELHI TO HOST ESSAY CONTEST, OPEN FORUM ON THE U.S. CONSTITUTION

Program part of Constitution Day celebration

DELHI, N.Y. … In celebration of U.S. Constitution Day, SUNY Delhi is inviting students to compete in an essay contest that will culminate in a panel discussion on the United States Constitution Tuesday, October 16, 2007, at 7 p.m. in the Farrell Theater. The program is part of the college’s Constitution Day activities, celebrating the 220th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

“We’re opening up the dialogue on campus about the U.S. Constitution and the role it plays in the conduct of American foreign policy,” said Terry Hamblin, associate professor of history at SUNY Delhi. “This is the first time we are conducting an essay contest, so I am excited to see what our students’ thoughts are on the subject.”

Professor Hamblin says the essay contest is open to all SUNY Delhi students who may choose from three areas of discussion: relating the contemporary war in Iraq to the U.S. Constitution, the historical perspective, and the role of Congress and the President in the foreign policy.

The forum, “Advise and Consent: The U.S. Constitution and the Conduct of American

Foreign Relations” will be a panel discussion on the function of the Constitution and its impact on our daily lives. The forum is intended to engage the audience in an open discussion surrounding the impact of this extraordinary document and the relevance of constitutional issues in contemporary times.

Joining Professor Hamblin on the panel are Dr. Penny Pardoe, assistant professor of social sciences at SUNY Delhi and Dr. Sugwon Kang, professor emeritus of political science at Hartwick College. Dr. Pardoe holds a Ph.D. in contemporary politics and history and an M.A.in international relations intelligence from Salford University, and a B.A. in politics and contemporary history from Rivier College. Dr. Kang holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University and has authored publications in political theory, constitutional law and U.S. foreign policy, including three essays on constitutional law in The Encyclopedia of the U.S. Supreme Court (Salem Press, 2001). Dr. Kang’s contributions in the area of foreign policy include his testimony before the House Committee on International Relations in 1976 on a panel of three academic experts. Dr. Hamblin holds a Ph.D. in History from Stony Brook University.

For more information about SUNY Delhi’s Constitution Day celebration, please contact Professor Terry Hamblin (607) 746-4454.

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