The College of Liberal Arts' University Forum Lecture Series presents "What are Constitutions for?" a talk by Richard S. Kay, professor of law, University of Connecticut School of Law.

Professor Kay is an internationally recognized authority on constitutional interpretation and comparative constitutional law. He will discuss the foundations of American constitutionalism and their implications for implementing the law of the Constitution and for perpetuating our political institutions. There will also be some focus on the role of courts in construing the Constitution and advancing constitutional principle.