Legislative Advocacy Training

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Legislative Advocacy Training - University of Utah 


The Alumni Association of the University of Utah is holding a legislative advocacy training session for people who have signed up to be advocates on behalf of the University.  Info follows:
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Greetings, University of Utah advocates and friends! Please save the date and plan to join us for an advocate information session starting at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the old law building at the U. Jason Perry, the U’s vice president for government relations, will provide helpful, in-depth information about the U's legislative priorities for 2018, and Frank Pignanelli will discuss tips on how to be an effective advocate. Lunch will be provided.
  
We’ll send a reminder and more details closer to the information session. Hope to see you there.

The legislative session starts on Jan. 22, and the U is pursuing some essential and exciting goals this session.

Thank you again for being an advocate for the University of Utah. We look forward to working with you.

U for Higher Ed Committee Leadership
Jason Perry, Vice President of Government Relations
M. John Ashton, Executive Director, Alumni Association
Carolyn Schubach, Chair, U for Higher Ed Committee
Contact Marcia Dibble at marcia.dibble@alumni.utah.edu for more information

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