‘ӽ紫ýDay’ Celebrated at the Florida Capitol
ӽ紫ý recently celebrated “ӽ紫ýDay” at the Florida Capitol.
ӽ紫ý recently celebrated “ӽ紫ýDay” at the Florida Capitol. Every year, ӽ紫ýsends a select group of students to advocate on behalf of the University in Tallahassee.
“Our goal is to bring ӽ紫ýto national prominence and to further its recognition as a center of top-quality educational programs, economic development, meaningful research and transformative community engagement,” said ӽ紫ýPresident John Kelly. “ӽ紫ýDay is a great way to share FAU’s successes, engage lawmakers, and increase awareness and understanding of the University’s legislative priorities.”
ӽ紫ýDay began with breakfast at the Capitol with Jeff Atwater, chief financial officer of the state of Florida, who will join ӽ紫ýas vice president for strategic initiatives and chief financial officer after the end of the legislative session. ӽ紫ýDay delegates then toured both the Senate and House chambers, as well as had lunch while listening to guest speaker Marshall Criser, chancellor of the .
“ӽ紫ý is redefining its focus on student success. As a result, the University is one of the fastest-improving institutions in our State University System,” said Criser. “ӽ紫ýhas demonstrated incredible progress as displayed in last year’s performance funding model. Florida can be proud of what President Kelly, his faculty, staff and students have accomplished.”
The day concluded with a reception at the Capitol for ӽ紫ýstudents, legislators and aides.
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