Student rally for education

March 4, 2019

University Relations

UAF students are organizing a rally on Wednesday, March 6, in support of the university in light of recent proposed budget cuts. Organizers are inviting students, faculty, staff, alumni and Fairbanks-area community members to join them at 5:30 p.m. in Wood Center before moving outside to Constitution Park.

"This rally is a symbol of our consolidation against the budget cuts as a university and as a community," said Abigail Steffen, a junior double majoring in natural resource management and French. The rally grew out of students' concern with a budget proposal that would cut more than 40 percent of the state's funding to the UA system, as well as a large cut to K-12 education throughout the state.

"We encourage those who are frustrated with the budget proposal and its effects on Alaska to join us and make your voices heard," said Aidan Earnest, a sophomore majoring in political science.

The event will be outside, so participants should dress accordingly. Parking is free after 5 p.m. Organizers are encouraging attendees to bring signs and to invite friends to attend. More information may be available on the Alaskans for UA Facebook page and under the events tab there.