February 9, 2011
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Johnna Schremmer
Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations
401 E. Ford
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-235-4761 or 877-PSU-ALUM
jschremm@pittstate.edu

Dr. Victoria White
Legislative Liaison
Director of KC Metro Center
12345 W. 95th, Suite 204
Lenexa, KS 66215
620-235-6785 or 913-529-4488
vwhite@pittstate.edu



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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

If you were unable to attend the GLN training sessions held in January, you can access the presentation and video by clicking here.

ACTION ALERT:

Contact your local legislators and encourage them to support the governor's budget proposal, which includes no cuts for higher education.
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