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Welcome to the Legislative Network The Legislative Network is a coalition of alumni, students, faculty,
staff, and community members who are committed to educating elected
officials and our community about the importance of the University
of Minnesota to the state.
Share your U story
- Put a face on the University.
Share your personal U Story.
- Advocate for future generations.
Connect your U Story to the future.
- Ask the state to invest in Minnesota’s greatest asset.
Connect your U Story to the request.
Ask yourself:
- “What difference has the University made in my life?”
- “Why is the University so important to me?”
- “Where would I be without the University?”
Email your U Story to legnet@umn.edu to be shared on the Web site and displayed in other materials as an example of how the University touches people’s lives.
Get involved
Use these tools to assist you when advocating for the University.
2008 Capital Request
The University of Minnesota seeks $225.5 million in state funds to invest in the University’s existing infrastructure while building for the future. The request includes a number of renovations as well as new buildings that will help the University to accomplish its teaching, research and outreach missions. The request includes the following projects:
- Higher Education Asset Preservation and Renewal
- Science Teaching and Student Services building
- Civil Engineering addition (UM-Duluth)
- Gateway Building (UM-Morris)
- Bell Museum
- Folwell Hall
- Classroom Improvements
- Laboratory Renovations
- Research and Outreach Centers
Sign up to become a Legislative Network member and support the Capital Request.
More information about the University's 2008 Capital Request.
From the December newsletter
Legislative Update
U in the news
2008 Legislative Briefing and Reception
Read the newsletter > >
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Did you know your county fair is a great place to tell your elected officials and community leaders why the U of M matters to you? Your U stories can make a difference with your neighbors and local leaders. To find when your local fair is taking place, visit the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs website.
Download a PDF of the Legislative Briefing Toolkit. See Tools for more downloads.
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Join the Legislative Network to stay current on University
issues and calls to action.
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