UNIVERSITY OF US
Class Schedule 2022-23
1. Our Heritage and the Founders
Lecturer: Judge Adrian Soud
September 26, 2022, 4:45pm
FSCJ Bean Center
2. The Federalist Papers
Lecturers: Caleb Bryan and Howard Pines
October 24, 2022, 4:45pm
FSCJ Bean Center
3. The Articles
Lecturer: Judge James Daniel
November 28, 2022, 4:45pm
FSCJ Bean Center
4. The Amendments
Lecturers: Judge Steve Fahlgren and Secretary of State Cord Byrd
January 23, 2023, 4:45pm
FSCJ Bean Center
5. The Most Impactful Supreme Court Justices
Lecturer: Professor David Ardia
February 27, 2023, 4:45pm
FSCJ Bean Center
6. The Most Important Supreme Cases and How the Judicial System Operates
Lecturers: Judge Jenny Higginbotham and Judge Eric Roberson
March 27, 2023, 4:45pm
FSCJ Bean Center
Constitution Bowl:
April 6, 2023, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wildlight Elementary
Graduation:
April 24, 2023, 4:45pm
Yulee High School
The University of US is a volunteer educational program for high school students established to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the U.S. Constitution.
The program features speakers on The Federalist Papers, Articles of the Constitution, Amendments to the Constitution, Supreme Court Justices and Landmark Cases, The U.S. Court System, and American Heritage and Founders.
Each class includes presentations by prominent local, state, and/or nationally-recognized lecturers, enhanced by interactive activities to engage students in the subject matter. The University of US is the gateway to students' participation in the USCSF Scholarship competition.
Questions? Contact us at universityofus2023@gmail.com
University of US Graduation 2022
Watch the video replay of the ceremony
including awards to Scholarship winners
More About University of US
Watch the video below to hear from students and teachers.
VOLUNTEER FACULTY
UNIVERSITY OF US
Eligibility Requirements
Be a high school student
Must be a resident of Nassau County, FL, or attending a Nassau County, FL, high school with school district permission
Be available to attend all sessions of the program with no more than one absence
Submit a completed application and the ATTENDANCE COMMITMENT and PROGRAM AGREEMENTS
Note: For information purposes, to be eligible to apply for a USCSF Scholarship, a student must meet these additional criteria:
Be in the 11th or 12th grade
Carry an unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher
Complete the University of US program with a passing score on the final exam and no more than one absence
Write a qualifying essay on the assigned topic
Questions? Contact us at universityofus2023@gmail.com
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