Hello all,
Advocacy for women in technology, and for a more inclusive and equitable higher education ecosystem, must exist within our larger society. Our ability to discuss challenging issues with civility as part of our process of seeking good solutions, characterizes the spirit of WIT. And discussing rights, freedoms, civic obligations, the role of government and other topics requires us to be knowledgeable about the issues.
Today is Constitution and Citizenship Day, which from the website of the National Archives was established "to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787." On this day, those of us in higher education can take a moment to appreciate the power of the constitution and its enduring impact, even as we continue to strive towards "a more perfect union."
The original constitution has been amended 27 times and these are provided in context on the website of the Constitution Center, "beginning with the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments, ratified December 15, 1791."
The American Library Association's Reader. Voter. Ready. provides "resources for libraries to connect voters with information, ensure they can get out to the polls, and encourage them to pass on the freedom to vote that’s at the heart of our democratic process." Public libraries are often more active in voter education and encouragement, but our academic libraries can also play a role in encouraging the active participation of our communities in civic life.
All the best,
Holly
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