TIMELINE
12:30 PM - Gathering, sign making & free jambalaya. You are encouraged to carpool and arrive early as jambalaya is limited & we will remain on schedule.
1:00 PM - Begin march to the steps of the Capitol.
1:15 PM - Introduction by member of the organizing board, Justin DiCharia, and Student Body President Andrew Mahtook.
1:30 PM - Speakers, legislative representatives & special guests.
Throughout the rally, we will have tables for attendees to write letters to legislators in the Capitol, participate in online outreach and register to vote.
Immediately following the rally, a reception will be held at the Cook Hotel for the first 200 LSU students who wish to attend.
1:00 PM - Begin march to the steps of the Capitol.
1:15 PM - Introduction by member of the organizing board, Justin DiCharia, and Student Body President Andrew Mahtook.
1:30 PM - Speakers, legislative representatives & special guests.
Throughout the rally, we will have tables for attendees to write letters to legislators in the Capitol, participate in online outreach and register to vote.
Immediately following the rally, a reception will be held at the Cook Hotel for the first 200 LSU students who wish to attend.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
Free parking will be available on the levee along River Road and at the Hollywood Casino & Belle of Baton Rouge. As expected attendance is high, carpooling and early arrival are encouraged to ensure free parking availability. Below is a map explaining the layout of the march.
REMINDERS
1. Charge your cell phone! We will be doing a large social media push and online campaign during the event.
2. Wear purple & gold! We are Forever LSU, and we want to represent our university.
3. Keep all messages clean and effective! This rally is not about blaming or hating anyone. We are here to show our legislators we care about our university and all higher education in the state so that we can all work together to accomplish our goal. If our volunteers see profanity, you may be asked to remove your sign.
4. Bring change as a part of a symbolic gesture integrated into the event.
2. Wear purple & gold! We are Forever LSU, and we want to represent our university.
3. Keep all messages clean and effective! This rally is not about blaming or hating anyone. We are here to show our legislators we care about our university and all higher education in the state so that we can all work together to accomplish our goal. If our volunteers see profanity, you may be asked to remove your sign.
4. Bring change as a part of a symbolic gesture integrated into the event.