Catawba College Hosts Constitution Day Celebration Featuring Distinguished Panel

Catawba College invites the community to join in celebrating The 238th anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution on Wednesday, September 17th, at the Corriher-Linn-Black Library on Catawba's campus. The event will feature a distinguished panel discussion on the enduring Importance of the nation's governing document, the North Carolina Constitution, and fresh Insights from a new Catawba YouGov survey of North Carolinians.

The evening begins at 6 pm with a dessert reception honoring the library’s 100th anniversary as a member of the Federal Depository Library Program. At 7 pm, a panel discussion will feature former North Carolina Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, North Carolina Associate Justice Robert Orr, and Catawba faculty member Dr. Allyson Yankle. Together, they will explore how constitutional principles continue to shape civic life today and reflect on the survey findings.

The event is free and open to the public, but in-person seating is limited.

  • In-Person Attendance: RSVP required at catawba.edu/events.
  • Virtual Attendance: Bring your own dessert and register to join via Zoom at https://catawbaedu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YSwgVyaLSamwC_NmVkWQrw

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
  • Location: Corriher-Linn-Black Library, Catawba College, Salisbury, NC
  • 6 pm: Dessert celebration of the Corriher-Linn-Black Library's 100th year in the Federal Depository Library Program
  • 7 pm: Constitution Day Panel Discussion featuring Cheri Beasley, Robert Orr, and Dr. Allyson Yankle
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