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Students of Connecticut’s flagship public university calling on the State of Connecticut to #InvestInUConn

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Lily, @leforand, from West Hartford believes we need to #InvestInUConn because @UConn is the future of Connecticut. We need eliminate the possibility of new financial struggles brought on by budget cuts that could hamper on students chances of success. @JillianG_CT @derekslap

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Noah from South Windsor believes prioritizing Connecticut's education at @uconn will ensure that we emerge from the pandemic a stronger state and a stronger community.

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Erin from Cheshire believes despite social distancing, this pandemic has only reaffirmed to her the closeness of the @UConn community, and the need for us all to work together in times like this.

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Sumeet from East Lyme says Budget cuts - could result in lack of funding for programs my peers and I value so much - would really detract from the @UConn experience.

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[Jillian Gilchrest @JillianG_CT]

Love it! Emily was my kid’s babysitter! She’s the best and so is @UConn! Happy to work together to make sure our flagship university remains strong.

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Karissa from Wallingford says we need to #InvestInUConn or budget cuts to higher education means that @UConn could see larger class sizes and longer waitlists, higher tuition rates, and elimination of student support programs which our community needs

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Emily from West Hartford believes we need to #InvestInUConn becasue the experiences we have and education we received as @UConn students not only affects us, but the communities we will serve in the future.

@JillianG_CT @derekslap

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Musa from New Haven says @UConn students, are critical to the success and future of Connecticut, should not be left unable to pay for their education.

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Go Nadya! 👏👏

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Nadya from Chesire believes Investing in @UConn is investing in not only her future, but in the future of the state.

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@UConn This year, we have an opportunity to protect our University’s budget through working closely with @GovNedLamont & the Appropriations Committee to ensure that our state continues to #InvestInUConn.

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Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed just how important it is for our @UConn Nation to work together as complex issues arise.

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Our work is not over. We still need to advocate for UConn - our academics, our funding, our community. I'm proud of everyone who showed up, contacted their legislators, testified, and used their voice as constituents. Thank you.

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USG President Priyanka Thakkar speaking at the hearing

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Katherine Morris of UConn Collaborative Organizing: “When we say education is key, we leave quality out of the sentence”

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So honored and excited to be sitting at the hearing right now. Today I’m especially proud to be a husky. Thank you all. -Zoe

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NEWS || Gov. Ned Lamont's recent proposal to decrease UConn's budget for the upcoming fiscal year by $2.6 million has prompted a student petition against the cuts, led by Zoe Jensen. Grace McFadden discusses more about budget decrease:

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TODAY is the appropriations hearing! Please sign up if you haven't already - the bus leaves at 3:30pm from UConn - Storrs, and we still have space. If you can't make it, please contact your legislators on the importance of UConn. Also, please DM us if you'd like to submit a video

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Damon from Stafford laments the importance of UConn on CT’s economy. ⁦@KurtVail⁩ protect UConn’s budget today at the hearing from 5-7 30. #InvestInUConn #UConnProud

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Mihir from Fairfield believes education and research opportunities are important investments for Connecticut residents. @SenatorHwang @RepDevlin please support UConn's budget today in the appropriation hearing. #InvestInUConn #UConnProud

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TOMORROW is the Appropriations Hearing for UConn's budget. If you haven't already, please sign up to attend with the link in our bio (free transportation and pizza), and contact your representatives. This is integral for current and future Huskies.