| MEDIA CONTACT: Kristine
M. McGrath
561-297-1168, kmcgrath@fau.edu FAU
Sets Sight on Florida's Capitol BOCA
RATON, FL (March 5, 2004) - Florida Atlantic
University's president, Board of Trustee members, staff, alumni and students will
embark on Florida's capitol for "FAU Day" on Wednesday, March 10 to
reveal FAU's 2004 - 2005 legislative priorities. FAU's legislative request includes:
Board
of Governors Enrollment Growth Budget Request - $82,800,000
Board of Governors
Matching Gift Program Budget Request - $60,000,000
Partnership for Quality
Medical Education (FAU and UM) - $2,500,000
Considering and Passing of a New
State Funding Formula
Treasure Coast Expansion - $36,000,000
Davie Classroom
Facility - $22,000,000
For more information
regarding "FAU Day," contact Kristine M. McGrath,
associate director
of media relations, at 561-716-2101 or 561-297-1168. -
FAU -
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, March 9
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reception
at Andrews Grille Wednesday, March 10
9
- 9:30 a.m. FAU President Brogan visits Senate Chambers to receive resolution
10
a.m. - 12 p.m. FAU visits with members of the Florida House of Representatives
12
- 1 p.m. FAU President Brogan, trustees and invited guests have lunch in Governor's
Conference Room
1 - 3 p.m. FAU visits with members of the Florida Senate |
