Concordia University, St. Paul issued the following announcement on Dec. 2
Concordia University, St. Paul has proclaimed Wednesday, December 2 as “Thank You, Governor Walz | Thank you, Minnesota Day.”
Each year, CSP students organize the “Day at the Capitol” event where students engage with legislators at the state capitol and discuss the Minnesota State Grant program. Because of COVID guidelines, Dr. Bruce Corrie and his students went about things a bit differently.
In addition to the official proclamation (shared below), Dr. Corrie and CSP Student Senate Vice President Alexis Stanley led a virtual gathering for CSP students, faculty, staff, and Minnesota lawmakers to discuss the importance of the Minnesota State Grant – particularly during a challenging year amidst the pandemic – as well as thank the governor’s administration for their work to invest in not only the grant program but support during the pandemic, too.
“I couldn’t be more grateful to have people in the legislature that fight for students,” said Stanley, who moderated much of the event.”We’re thankful to have you in our corner all of the time.”
Speakers included CSP President Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, Dr. Bruce Corrie, Alexis Stanley, CSP Student Senate President Justin Kohlman, CSP students Itzel Hernandez and Lalo Edmonson, Commissioner Dennis Olson from the Minnesota Governor’s Office, and Minnesota Senator Sandy Pappas.
Students Hernandez and Edmonson shared personal, emotional stories about how the Minnesota State Grant has made their college journeys possible. Over 800 CSP students have received the Minnesota State Grant.
“We’ll continue to fight hard and advocate for our students all across the state,” Commissioner Olson said.
Original source can be found here.
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