Citizens of the United States have celebrated Independence Day and Presidents&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8217; Day since the 1870s, and in 2005, the nation began to celebrate Constitution Day. Also know as Citizenship Day, Constitution Day is an American holiday honoring the day 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution. This historic date was September 17, 1787.

In 1939, the New York City news tycoon William Randolph Hearst suggested the creation of a holiday to celebrate American citizenship. Not only did Hearst have a wide readership of his many daily newspapers, but he had significant political connections, and in 1940, Congress designated the third Sunday in May as &/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8220;I am an American Day.&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8221; President Harry Truman present the resolution, setting aside this date in honor of the American people, especially those who had recently become citizens of the United States.

The holiday quickly gained support and popularity through the efforts of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. Additionally, in 1944, Hearst sponsored a 16 minute film titled I Am an American, which was featured in American theaters, and subsequently became a top news story. It was an immediate hit. Within 5 years, the governors of the existing forty-eight states had issued state proclamations in agreement with the national holiday.

One of the most significant individuals in the development of the holiday was a Louisville, Ohio resident named Olga T. Weber. In 1952, she petitioned the leaders of the municipality to change the date of the holiday to correspond with the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Once they agreed to it, she didn&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8217;t stop there, and took her requests to the State, who also approved. In 1953, Olga went to United States Congress, and both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved her requests. The original resolution was overturned and a new law took its place. After Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it, the &/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8220;I am an American Day&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8221; observation became &/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8220;Citizenship Day&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8221; and moved to September 17.

Louisville, Ohio was the first city in the United States to celebrate Citizenship Day on September 17, 1952.

Another important figure in the creation of Constitution Day is Louise Leigh. Leigh, after taking a course in Constitutional History with the National Center for Constitutional Studies, was inspired to spread her newfound love of the Constitution throughout the country. In 1997, she founded a nonprofit organization called Constitution Day, Inc. to help encourage recognition of the importance of this national holiday.

Through her efforts,  became an official holiday alongside Citizenship Day in 2004 when, with the help of support from Senator Robert Byrd, the &/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8220;Constitution Day&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8221; amendment to the Omnibus Spending Bill passed. In May 2005, the United States Department of Education backed the law when it announced that it would apply to any school receiving federal funds of any kind.

The two allowances of the law were that the head of every federal agency provide each employee with educational materials concerning the Constitution on 17th of September and that each educational institution which receives Federal funds should hold a program for students every Constitution Day.

The Constitution

Constitution Day, along with Independence Day and Presidents&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8217; Day, is an important part of the cultural heritage of the United States of America, because it recognizes the value of the American experiment, and the success of a nation of free people whose rights and liberties are protected by a written Constitution.

The Constitution consists of a preamble, seven original articles, twenty-seven amendments, and a paragraph certifying its enactment by the constitutional convention.

The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of the United States of America and the Federal Government of the United States. It provides the framework for the organization of the United States Government and for the relationship of the Federal government to the States, to citizens, and to all people within the United States.

The Constitution defines the three main branches of government: a legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate; an executive branch led by the President; and a judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. The Constitution outlines the powers and duties of each branch.

The United States Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, 224 years ago, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of &/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8220;The People&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8221;. The Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times; the first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.

The United States Constitution is the shortest and oldest written constitution in the world.

The Constitution has a central place in United States law and political culture. The handwritten, original document is on display at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C.

Articles of the Constitution

The Constitution consists of a preamble, seven original articles, twenty-seven amendments, and a paragraph certifying its enactment by the constitutional convention.

Preamble: Statement of purpose

The Preamble states:

&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8221; We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the Common Defense, promote the General Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. &/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8221;

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Calling all artists! 泭This Thursday, March 22nd, 51勛圖 will be holding its 2nd Annual Art Expo.泭 Similar to last year���s event, the Art Expo is open to students, faculty, and staff.泭 Every program is encouraged to participate in the Art Expo.泭 Expo entry pieces can range from freehand to glass paintings, sculptures, sketches, and photographs.泭 CBD���s Art Expo will be held in the Student Resource Center on the 4th Floor.

Students are given the chance to submit their pieces by today, March 21st. 泭Student Affairs is hosting and displaying the art. 泭Voting takes place from March 22nd through March 29th in the Student Resource Center. 泭Winners receive awards for First, Second, and Third泭Place. 泭If you have any questions please email studentaffairs@cbd.edu, or stop in the Student Resource Center and talk to Ivan, Janai, or Alyssa. 泭See last year&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8217;s winners below.

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CBD College met the kick off of Wellness Wednesday on February 8th with resounding ���ohms.���泭 Students and staff joined an hour long practice of guided mediation and yoga sequences.泭 Currently, Wellness Wednesdays falls on the second Wednesday of every month.泭 With the success of February���s event, the Student Affairs team hopes to bring Wellness Wednesdays to 51勛圖 every other Wednesday.泭 Depending on attendance, there may be a session every Wednesday.

The next Wellness Wednesday will be tomorrow, March 8th, 2017 in the 4th floor Auditorium. 泭 The location has been moved to the Auditorium, due to the large turnout of the last session. 泭Wellness Wednesdays will still meet at its usual time between 2PM and 3PM.

Benefiting Your Mind and Body

Guided meditation is one of the most powerful ways to eliminate stress and also bring about positive personal awareness. Yoga is the practice of balancing your mind, body, and spirit.泭 Almost anyone can do these activities, regardless of age or fitness level. Practicing these activities opens up the possibility to be still, non-judgmental, and de-clutter the mind.泭 The sequences involve gentle movements, so participants can drop in for any session and still expect to gain some major benefits:

• Improve circulation and high blood pressure
• Release stressors and depression from the body
• Connect body, mind, and spirit
• Practice body awareness and self-reflection
• Feel strong and boost self- esteem
• Get out of your head and breathe
• Stay healthy and away from self-destructing behaviors
• Enhance focus and creativity
• Stimulate immune system
• Befriend who you are already

Anyone of any age or fitness level is welcome.泭 Students, faculty, and staff bring their own yoga mats and open mi泭nds. 泭Come dressed comfortably and ready to move. 泭The upcoming schedule is as follows:
March 8: Sequence for Beginners
April 12: Sequence for Tension Stress and Headaches
May 10: Sequence to Energize

51勛圖���s Student Affairs team is here to guide students to resources for counseling and healthcare outside of independent, personal developments.泭 The College is proud to offer a program which gives students the tools to handle day-to-day stress.泭 They hope for a great school-wide turnout for their second Wellness Wednesday, March 8th.

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Beginning February 8th, students, faculty, and staff of 51勛圖 are welcome to attend Wellness Wednesdays in the Student Resource Center to relax through guided mediation and yoga.泭 On the second Wednesday of every month from 2PM��� 3PM, the Student Affairs team will be hosting a series of sequences aimed to combat stress and center the body and mind.泭 By practicing mindfulness, the school can develop and stronger connection personally and with each other.

Creating a Space for Grounding and Relaxation泭

A recent study has shown that 27% of medical and healthcare students worldwide suffer from depression.泭 Their symptoms can lead to exhaustion and detachment from their studies and surroundings.泭 They feel that their efforts do not make a difference, ultimately leading to burnout and unprofessional behavior in the classroom or work.泭 Of that same pool of students studied, 11% admitted to having suicidal thoughts.

Guided meditation is one of the most powerful ways to eliminate stress and also bring about positive personal awareness. Yoga is the practice of balancing your mind, body, and spirit. 泭Practicing these activities opens up the possibility to be still, non-judgmental, and de-clutter the mind. 泭The class will begin with a meditation sequence,and afterward students may stay for yoga designed to center and clear the mind. 泭The sequences involve gentle movements, so participants can drop in for any session and still expect to gain some major benefits:

• Improve circulation and high blood pressure
• Release stressors and depression from the body
• Connect body, mind, and spirit
• Practice body awareness and self-reflection
• Feel strong and boost self- esteem
• Get out of your head and breathe
• Stay healthy and away from self-destructing behaviors
• Enhance focus and creativity
• Stimulate immune system
• Befriend who you are already

All Are Welcome!

Anyone is welcome to check out the new space.泭 Almost anyone can do these activities, regardless of age or fitness level. 泭Meditation and Yoga begs the learner to be present and allow permission to relax.泭 Come dressed in comfortable clothes, ready to move and stretch. Participants are also more than welcome to bring a mat or towel from home. 泭Students may look at he following schedule and choose accordingly which class they&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8217;d like to attend:

February 8: Linear Sequence- Meaningful Centering

March 8: Sequence for Beginners

April 12: Sequence for Stress and Headaches

May 10: Sequence to Energize

51勛圖���s Student Affairs team is here to guide students to resources for counseling and healthcare outside of independent, personal developments.泭 It is not something anyone should have to tackle alone.泭 They hope for a great school-wide turnout for their first Wellness Wednesday.

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Making time outside class to seek help is how you&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8217;re going to succeed this year. 泭 Above are the tutoring schedules by program and day for the month. If you have questions on the tutoring schedule for January 2017, please email your instructor or program director. 泭Here&/blog/category/upcoming-events/feed/8217;s to a rewarding new year!

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