Many members ask how they can help. One of the many ways to support your institution is through legislative advocacy.
The sculpture of a grizzly bear stands near a public building a block away from the state Capitol in Juneau.Alumni can contact the governor, members of the Legislature and other political leaders to advocate for the university. Your input is especially important during the legislative session. Whether you write letters and public opinion messages or provide public testimony at hearings, open-door sessions and constituent meetings, your advocacy makes a difference.
During election years, the alumni conduct a survey of primary candidates on their views and position on the university and assist with the general election candidate survey. Finally, alumni assist in the university’s lobbying efforts during the session by visiting their legislators in Juneau.
University priorities are outlined in the FY10 operating and capital budgets.
For more information contact Ann Ringstad, University Relations, at 907-474-7581 or e-mail fnatr@uaf.edu.
