AAUP "LOBBY DAY" IS TODAY

The Virginia State Conference of the American Association of University Professors and Faculty Senates of Virginia will be holding "Lobby Day" 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the State Capital in Richmond. Faculty, staff and students of Virginia's state colleges and universities are encouraged to participate.

According to Chris Turner, president Virginia Conference of AAUP, Lobby Day is an opportunity to be heard by
the General Assembly before decisions are made. It is also an opportunity to learn how to lobby and create an effective voice in government.

Mark Smith from the national AAUP office in Washington will conduct training for the group at a 10 a.m. orientation.

For more information and a full schedule of events, visit http://www.aaup.vcu.edu/.