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UofL Advocates help with funding
Recently, all people affiliated with the University of Louisville were given a call to action, to obtain support for higher education. With budget policy in the air at both the national and state levels, it became necessary for the university to get creative in securing funding. The focus for the UofL Advocates program will be to gather information about the goals of the university and get involved in making those goals better known to policymakers. Everyone, from university alumni to community members, is encouraged to go to the UofL Legislative Action Center Web site and register as an advocate. Advocates will receive updates from President James Ramsey, as well as the Legislative Action Center, and will be able to attend exclusive events. To register, visit www.louisville.edu/legislativeaction/signup.
Listen Up Legislators petitions lawmakers
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, the first Listen Up Legislators event of the semester will be held in the Student Activities Center multipurpose room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Almost 300 letters have been collected so far, and there will be another opportunity to write letters during the event. Among those present will be a representative for the Council on Postsecondary Education.
“It will be good for them to see that this isn’t just some auto-pen signing letters,” said Andrew Carroll, Student Government Association chief of staff. “There are students pouring in by the hundreds and signing letters, saying these issues matter to us.”
The Listen Up Legislators event is an opportunity for students to send in thoughts and ideas on the things that most concern them.
MLK, Jr. celebration service on Monday
On Monday, Jan. 18, classes were canceled and offices were closed at the University of Louisville, in observation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. At 1 p.m., the Martin L. King, Jr. Commemoration Service was held at the Playhouse in honor of the holiday, and consisted of presentations honoring Kentucky inhabitants known for making headway as the first in their field. The performance, titled Kentucky Black History on Parade, included students acting out several important contributions from significant individuals in history.
