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Do you know what a ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Regent does for the university?ÌýBefore the ballots drop on Oct. 17, you may wish to take advantage of these upcoming opportunities to hear from the two candidates for an at-large seat on the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Board of Regents. At-Large Regents represent the entire state, so every ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ voter will see these candidates on the 2016 ballot.Ìý

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Regent At-Large Candidates Heidi Ganahl,Ìýa Republican from Superior, earned her bachelor's degree in business from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder in 1988.Ìý Alice Madden,Ìýa Democrat from Louisville, earned her bachelor's degree in psychology 1981 and law degree from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder in 1989.Ìý

On Friday, Oct. 14, at 12:30 p.m. the and the are hosting a candidate forum at the Leeds Business School, in room 255 of the Koelbel building.

Candidate Heidi Ganahl cannot appear in-person for this event, but will be providing a video to share information about herself and her platform. The event is open to all members of the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ community, and is not a campaign event – however, the BFA requests that faculty and staff use personal leave to attend.

On Sunday, Oct. 16,Ìý3 to 4 p.m., the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Advocates program is hosting a telephone town hall with the candidates, giving allow ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ constituents from across the state to hear from the candidates and ask questions. The candidates will discuss their campaign platforms in a balanced, non-debate format. , and you may submit questions for the candidates on your registration form.

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The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ does not endorse either of these, or any candidates.ÌýAny third-party candidates for Regent At-Large in this election are offered a similar opportunity to speak.