Dear Scuba,

The Wisconsin legislature continues to discuss the 2015-17 state budget and to consider the impact that this budget will have on the University of Wisconsin System. As part of the legislative process, the state's budget-writing Joint Committee on Finance will be holding four public hearings on Governor Walker's 2015-17 budget proposal.

We strongly encourage you — as a supporter of UW-Madison — to consider attending a budget hearing in your area. All interested individuals are given an opportunity to register their opinions on the state budget and to speak before the members of the committee. This is an excellent opportunity to let your voice be heard.

The budget hearings and locations are:

Wednesday, March 18 (10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.)
Brillion High School
Endries Performing Arts Center
W1101 County Road HR
Brillion, WI 54110

Friday, March 20 (10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.)
Alverno College
Pitman Theatre
3400 South 43rd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53234

Monday, March 23 (10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.)
University of Wisconsin-Barron County
Fine Arts Theatre
1800 College Drive
Rice Lake, WI 54868

Thursday, March 26 (9:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.)
Reedsburg High School
CAL Center Auditorium
1100 South Albert Avenue
Reedsburg, WI 53959

If you have questions about the hearing or want to learn more about the budget process, I encourage you to visit uwalumni.com/advocacy or the UW-Madison budget page, budget.wisc.edu. If you have more specific questions feel free to contact me directly at mfahey@waastaff.com or 608-263-2645.

If you can't make it to a hearing but want to register your opinion on the budget and its impact on UW-Madison you can contact your legislator directly.

Lastly, you might be interested in seeing this video from UW-Madison assistant professor Lt. Col. John Hall, talking about his experience teaching at UW--Madison. Professor Hall is one example of the many great faculty members at UW-Madison.

Thank you for your advocacy on behalf of UW-Madison,

On, Wisconsin!

Mike Fahey '89
Managing Director for State Relations