On Wednesday, March 14, Gustavus students and financial aid supporters will travel to St. Paul to meet with state legislators to show continued support and appreciation for the Minnesota State Grant program. The program helps make higher education affordable for 88,000 Minnesota college and university students. One quarter of Gustavus students receive need-based aid through the program each year.
Day at the Capitol allows students to learn how to become effective advocates while urging state legislators to support Minnesota students. Participants will speak with key lawmakers about the importance of the Minnesota State Grant program, hear from Gustavus alumni who work in the legislature, tour the Capitol building, and enjoy dinner together.
The day is free of charge for Gustavus students and includes lunch, dinner, and transportation to the Capitol. To sign up to participate in Day at the Capitol events, go online to gustavus.edu/events/capitol.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
- 8 a.m. / Board bus at Three Flags
- 9:30 a.m. / Arrive at State Office Building
- 10 a.m. / Check in and training
- 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Meetings with legislators and lunch
- 1 p.m. / MPCC wrap-up
- 1:15 p.m. / Early bus departs for Gustavus
- 2 p.m. / Panel of Gusties in government
- 4 p.m. / Late bus departs for dinner
- 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. / Dinner
- 7 p.m. / Bus returns to Gustavus
There will be a kickoff rally held Tuesday, March 13 in the Heritage Banquet Room in the evening hours, where participants will have the opportunity to learn more about legislative advocacy and prepare for the next day’s activities.
If you have questions about Day at the Capitol, contact student coordinator Jessye Flannery at jflanner@gustavus.edu or Interim Vice President for Marketing and Communication Tim Kennedy at tkennedy@gustavus.edu.
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