Hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members were at the ABOR meeting to protest the proposed budget cuts.
One staffer told Sallygradstudent that as far as she can tell, this is the largest turnout for an ABOR meeting ever.
Students held up signs like "Save our Schools: Save our State" and "40%=DEATH"
Read Aaron Mackey's report in the AZ Daily Star:
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/277054.php
This was a great warm-up for the planned protest for Wednesday, January 28th at the state's capitol. Buses will be gathering at the flagpole at 9am to help transport protesters. If you need a ride or are interested in contributing to the protest or you want to offer to post fliers or give financial support, contact Stephen Bieda III of the GPSC: bieda@atmo.arizona.edu
Read his message to students here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/11140443/Capitol-Protest-Bieda
Be a part of something. Participate in this historic protest and help make us 10,000 strong. Stand up for your own education and for the future of Arizona!
Watch KVOA 4's coverage of the ABOR Meeting:
Link http://www.kvoa.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=3367758&at1=News&h1=University leaders decry proposed cuts
KGUN 9's coverage:
http://www.kgun9.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=3368045&at1=News&h1=Hundreds Show Up to Oppose Proposed Cuts
You can e-mail the Regents at unviersitybudgetcuts@gmail.com
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