Celebrating U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day
This is a collaborative program presented by Fondren Library’s Kelley Center for Government Information and Civic Engagement, Woodson Research Center, Rice University’s Department of Political Science, Program in Politics, Law, and Social Thought (PLST), and the League of Women Voters, as well as Rice student organizations
Event Contact
Anna Xiong, Head, Fondren Library Kelley Center for Government Information & Civic Engagement.
govhelp@rice.edu, office: B38A, Basement, Fondren Library
12-5 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2026
FIRST FLOOR (near the Quad entrance) 12-5 PM
*** Featured Panel Event *** 12-1 pm [Click here to register and reserve your seat—space is limited.]
Panel discussion 45 min
Q&A 15 min
Get Registered to Vote! 1-5 pm
Certified voter registrars will be available to assist.
Distribution of election information
Interested in becoming a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar (VDVR)? Stop by our table to learn more—we're recruiting, too!
Learn How to Vote: Voting Machine Demo & Ballot Practice Session 1-5 pm
For first-time voters.
International students are also welcome to participate.
Harris County staff will be available for interaction.
Tour the Woodson Research Center's America250 Exhibits — 1- 4pm
A tour guide will be available at the Woodson Research Center front desk, on the 1st floor across from the circulation desk.
Games and Activities 1-5 pm
Photo booth
Design and assemble your own buttons, bookmarks, and coloring
Quiz your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution
Free Pocket U.S. Constitutions (while supplies last)
Free cake and snack 1-5 pm
While supplies last.
BASEMENT (start at Kelley Center Information Desk) 1-5 pm
Tour the Kelley Center's America250 Exhibits — 1- 4pm
A tour guide will be available at the Kelley Center information desk located in the Fondren Library basement.
Games and Activities 1-5 pm
Computer games (at Microform Station)
Free snack 1-5 pm (at Kelley Center Information Desk)
While supplies last.