The Byrd Center for Legislative Studies Film Series presents six recent documentaries about political issues. Each screening in the Byrd Center’s auditorium will be followed by a facilitated discussion. All events are free and open to the public. ALL FILMS BEGIN AT 7 PM: Tues: 1/31 – Inside Job Tues: 2/7 – Casino Jack and [...]
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Democracy at Risk: Lecture by Bob Edgar
Thu, Sep 22 2011 By
The 7th Annual Tom E. Moses Memorial Lecture on the U.S. Constitution, by Bob Edgar, delivered at the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Legislative Studies at Shepherd University. Sept. 14, 2011, in honor of Constitution Day. Click on the Audio Arrow below, left, to play. [View the full post to list to the audio file...]
Richard Dreyfuss Speaks
Thu, Sep 22 2011 By
Actor Richard Dreyfuss (American Graffiti, Jaws, The Goodbye Girl) spoke at the Byrd Center on the crafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 Philadelphia, and its importance today. Saturday September 17th was Constitution Day, and American History TV was live for this presentation. Richard Dreyfuss and The Dreyfuss Initiative promote civics in American schools. See [...]
Byrd Center for Legislative Studies Featured in C-SPAN Interview
Wed, Nov 10 2010 By
Dr. Ray Smock, Director of Byrd Center was interviewed by Brian Lamb on Nov. 11, 2009. The Q&A program aired on Nov. 15, 2009. (Pictured at right: Brian Lamb and Ray Smock.) To view the one hour program, go to: http://www.q-and-a.org/Video/?ProgramID=1258