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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

How can my story help the University?
  1. Put a face on the University.
    Share your personal U Story.
  2. Advocate for future generations.
    Connect your U Story to the future.
  3. 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.

Network news.

From the December newsletter

Legislative Update

U in the news

2008 Legislative Briefing and Reception

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Support the U Day.

Thank you for your successful support of the University of Minnesota!
On April 7, Governor Pawlenty announced his approval of $716.8 million in state bonding. While the University had hoped for a better outcome for the Bell Museum project and Classroom Improvement funding, which were vetoed by the Governor, we still received support for a host of highly important projects and maintenance programs. The U community is looking forward to delivering on the promise of the projects signed into law, and will continue to promote those projects destined for further consideration.

District Meetings

Check here for a complete schedule of district meetings.

Town Hall Meetings

Find out where legislators will be meeting with constituents in your district.

U in your community

Statewide Speakers Tour
Find out when the University is visiting you.

Legislative Briefing Toolkit. Download a PDF of the Legislative Briefing Toolkit. See Tools for more downloads.

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The University provides valued service to people and communities all across the state. In 2002, the University reached out to more than 1,000,000 Minnesotans through outreach and public service activities.


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