CU Advocacy Day

CU Advocacy Day on March 16, 2012, was an opportunity to meet legislators; hear from Lt. Governor Joe Garcia; speak with CU campus leadership, regents and advocates; watch legislators in action and be part of CU's recognition in the House and Senate Chambers; and learn about Colorado's budget and how it impacts higher education from Henry Sobanet, the Governor's director of state planning and budgeting.

Mascots Chip and Clyde pose with Regents Joe Neguse and Michael Carrigan at the 2012 University of Colorado Advocacy Day at the Colorado State Capitol building. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Colorado Senator Rollie Heath shakes hands with CU-Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano as President Bruce Benson chimes in at the 2012 University of Colorado Advocacy Day in the Colorado State Capitol building. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Henry Sorbanet addresses the crowd at the 2012 University of Colorado Advocacy Day in the Colorado State Capitol building. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Mascots Clyde and Chip assist Senate President Brandon Shaffer with the Pledge of Allegiance at the 2012 University of Colorado Advocacy Day in the Colorado State Capitol building. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Colorado State Senator Rollie Heath introduces a measure in appreciation of the University of Colorado at the 2012 CU Advocacy Day in the Colorado State Capitol building. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

The CU flag flies outside the Colorado State Capitol building during the 2012 University of Colorado Advocacy Day. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)