University of Connecticut students, researchers, and others will gather TODAY (Tuesday) at the State Capitol to showcase UConn’s academic excellence and urge lawmakers to continue budgetary support of its programs.
The event, hosted by the UConn Undergraduate Student Government, will include displays of researchers’ work as a reminder of the enormous benefits that UConn generates for the state – particularly as lawmakers consider proposed cuts to the University’s block grant.
The news conference will feature UConn students, President Susan Herbst, legislators and other guests. The event coincides with the General Assembly’s annual “Husky Day,” in which members of the NCAA Champion UConn Women’s Basketball team and other teams will visit the Capitol.
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WHEN: TODAY (Tuesday, April 14). Research displays open at 1 p.m., speaking program starts 2:15 p.m.
WHERE: Old Judiciary Room, State Capitol, Hartford.
WHO: Speakers to include UConn USG President Mark Sargent, UConn Honors Program students Molly Rockett and Rosse Gates, UConn President Susan Herbst, and state House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz.
For More Information:
Adam Kuegler, USG External Affairs Committee Chair
(860) 486-3708 or externalaffairs@usg.uconn.edu
or
Stephanie Reitz, UConn Spokesperson
(860) 486-0871 or stephanie.reitz@uconn.edu
For more information, contact: Stephanie Reitz at 860-486-0871