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November 19th, 2009Hey Dems!
A SGA-sponsored event to voice our opinions about VT’s Budget Cuts.
Student volunteers are needed at 11:00AM, prior to the NC State game kickoff to form the phrase: “OUR FUTURE?” (Many of you may remember: “CUT THIS” a year ago)
This Picture will be a symbolization of the student’s academic future; we want Virginia Legislators to understand the impact it has on the students.
A few facts to keep in mind about OUR FUTURE:
•Public higher education costs have increased, leading to an affordability challenge for ordinary Virginians.
•Reductions in state funding—which lead to tuition fee increases—usually occur during labor market downturns when Virginia’s students and their families can least afford it.
•A college education greatly increases an individual’s earning potential and the multiplier effect of that higher income benefits the state’s tax base and helps to create a healthy economy within the state.
•Virginia Tech is expected to receive at least $42.5 million less in state appropriations for FY 2009-10 than budgeted for in FY 2007-08
Don’t you want to make the difference? Come out to the DRILLFIELD on NOVEMBER 21, 2009 before KICKOFF to be a part of Virginia Tech History!!
