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Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Students tired of tuition increases will join forces this April with Tent State University to pitch tents in the quad.
Tent State University (TSU) is a national five-day event scheduled for April 11-18 on campuses across the country, protesting the slashed state budgets, massive military spending and tax cuts for the wealthy. Part of its stated goal is to embody the homelessness of education in an increasingly violent and fearful society.
“The response has been 99 percent positive,” said UMKC student and TSU member Julie Coon. “We are a voice for the student.”
Missouri Representative Beth Low will be speaking at the event. Dr. Bryan LeBeau, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has also express support for TSU.
The event is the brainchild of students at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. It was founded in 2003 and was so successful, it is returning in 2005 for its third year.
Over 50 student groups, faculty and staff joined forces in support of the event on the Rutgers campus. Around 75 tents were set up on the lawns of their campus.
Members of TSU will enrol students in the Royal Hall cafeteria every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. They will also serve complimentary bagels and coffee.
Students can take part in the event with or without camping on the quad. If needed, tents will be provided for those who do not have one.
TSU will take place on the lawn of the UMKC quad from April 11-15. To take part in this event, sign up in person on Wednesday`s or visit www.tentuniversity.org for more information.
“We`re not encouraging students to miss their classes to attend this event,” said Coon. “We just want them to join us.”
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