Weiss Center, Rubendall Recital Hall, 7 p.m.

Winfield C. Cook Constitution Day Program

Freedom is Made Safe … Through Character and Learning

Jane E. Calvert, The John Dickinson Writings Project
Jeffrey Rosen, George Washington University Law School

The Clarke Forum and the Department of Music present Jane Calvert (author of Penman of the Founding: A Biography of John Dickinson) and Jeff Rosen (CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center) for an evening of conversation and performance celebrating Constitution Day. Organized by Dickinson Professor of Music, Jennifer Blyth, readings from Calvert’s book form the basis of a discussion that will be complemented by performed versions of “The Liberty Song,” and some original compositions from Jeff Rosen’s podcast on “The Pursuit of Happiness.” The evening will be followed by a reception and book signing with Jane Calvert.

The program is presented by the Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues and the Department of Music.  It is also part of the Clarke Forum’s annual theme, Revolutions.

Biographies (provided by the speakers)

Dr. Jane E. Calvert is founding director and chief editor of The John Dickinson Writings Project (JDP). She received her Ph.D. in early American history from the University of Read more