OCTC Constitution Day Event Dr. Robert Dion presents "The Supreme Court: Still the Least Dangerous Branch?"
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Owensboro, KY (09/14/2026) — Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) will recognize Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with a presentation titled "The Supreme Court: Still the Least Dangerous Branch?" by Dr. Robert Dion.
The presentation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in OCTC's Blandford Lecture Hall, located in the Humanities Building on the Main Campus at 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro. The event is free and open to the public.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Robert Dion is the Austin S. Igleheart Chair in Political Science in the Department of History, Politics, and Social Change at the University of Evansville.
Dion firmly believes that citizens need to understand and be involved in the political system. He has taught American politics courses at the University of Evansville since 2001. Before joining the University of Evansville, he taught at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and at Wabash College.
Outside the classroom, Dion serves as chairperson of the local civil rights commission and on the boards of several organizations. He is regularly quoted in news stories about political developments in Indiana and the United States and has appeared frequently on radio and television news programs, including several French-language broadcast outlets.
ABOUT CONSTITUTION DAY
On Constitution Day, we recognize the anniversary of the nation's Constitution and the efforts and responsibilities of all citizens in sustaining it.
In the summer of 1787, delegates convened in Philadelphia to create "a more perfect union" and construct the country's Constitution. They worked to develop a framework that would provide balance and freedom while considering national and state interests and individual rights. The delegates signed the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. By June 21, 1788, the Constitution was ratified after receiving approval from nine of the 13 states.
In 1940, Congress created "I Am an American Day," which was celebrated on the third Sunday in May. In 1952, President Harry Truman signed legislation establishing "Citizenship Day" to replace "I Am an American Day." In 1956, Congress requested that the president proclaim September 17-23 each year as "Constitution Week." Federal legislation enacted in 2004 designated September 17 as "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day."
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