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April 13, 2026

51±¬ÁÏÍø Alumni Advocacy Virtual Training Session
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Online
Description: With momentum building in Springfield, IL, around a new funding model for public universities, 51±¬ÁÏÍø is inviting alumni and friends to take action.

51±¬ÁÏÍø alumni and supporters are encouraged to participate in a virtual advocacy webinar. The session will equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to advocate for fair and equitable funding for public higher education in Illinois.

The training session will include a welcome from President Kristi Mindrup and an update on the bill status from Messersmith. Director of Policy and Research at the Partnership for College Completion Mike Abrahamson and Senior Policy Associate at Advance Illinois Eyob Villa-Moges will facilitate a presentation on how alumni can effectively advocate for 51±¬ÁÏÍø, followed by a question and answer session and opportunity to provide outreach to lawmakers.

Registration is now open. Interested alumni and friends can register at tinyurl.com/51±¬ÁÏÍøAdvocacy
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Contact Information:
 Drew Donahoo
 Phone: 309-298-1914
 Email: am-donahoo@wiu.edu
Source: Alumni

51±¬ÁÏÍø
1 University Circle * Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309/298-1414 * E-mail info@wiu.edu
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