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SUMMARY:Valley Gives Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth Valley Gives Day. Last year we raised over $5500. Can you help us reach $6000 this year? \nThe Facts \nValley Gives Day is May 3\, 2016. It is a 24-hour event promoting philanthropic giving in the Pioneer Valley. \nValley Gives Day supports community organizations working in Hampden\, Hampshire and Franklin counties. \nValley Gives is hosted by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. \nValley Gives began as a three-year pilot in 2012. Since 2012\, Valley Gives has engaged over 24\,000 donors\, together raising $5.8 million for over 550 nonprofits throughout the Pioneer Valley!\n\nDuring Valley Gives 2014 (most recent since we skipped 2015) we supported 463 organizations with $2.6 million raised from over 14\,000 donors.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/valley-gives-day/
LOCATION:Valley Gives Day\, MA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160413T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160413T130000
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SUMMARY:HCC Chapter -- "Sweet and Sour Event"
DESCRIPTION:“Sweet & Sour Event” \nThe Massachusetts Report Card on Higher Education \nApril 13\, 2016 \n11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nFRONAHUE LOUNGE \nHolyoke Community College \nLearn about the “sour” status of public higher education funding in MA and get free “sweets.” \nInformation contact HCC PHENOM Student Organizer\, Jason Brown: jbrown574@hcc.edu \nor Prof. Herideen: pherideen@hcc.edu
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/hcc-chapter-sweet-and-sour-event/
LOCATION:Fronahue Lounge — Holyoke Community College\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Brown":MAILTO:jbrown574@hcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160312T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
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SUMMARY:Spring General Assembly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring General Assembly Meeting at MassArt in Boston. We will be in the Kennedy Building in the Conference and Lounge (2nd Floor). \nJust days after the 5th Annual Public Higher Education Advocacy Day — we’ll debrief the event and the week of action. But more importantly\, we will plan the Fall agenda for the Kickoff to our three year campaign to make debt-free public higher education a reality in Massachusetts! \nStay tuned for an agenda. \nEmail phenom@phenomonline.org to RSVP\, so that we have an accurate headcount for lunch.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/spring-general-assembly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MassArt – Kennedy Building\, 625 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20151030T213638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160219T055550Z
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SUMMARY:Public Higher Education Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Shareable PDF: PHEAD 2016 Flyer \nREGISTRATION IS UP! bit.ly/PHEAD2016 \nJoin the Facebook Group \n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM — Registration & Find Your Senate Districts \n10:15 AM – 11:00 AM — Speaking Program\, featuring:\n \nHigher Education Commmissioner Carlos Santiago \nJuhi Dasrath\, Springfield Technical Community College \nStephanie Houten\, Bunker Hill Community College / MassArt \nMarven-rhode Hyppolite\, UMass Dartmouth \nBarbara Madeloni\, Massachusetts Teachers Association \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Prepare for Legislative Visits\, and Assign Roles \n11:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Visit with your Legislators \n1:00 PM – 2:00 — Lunch in the Great Hall\, submit feedback forms\, regroup by campus \nStay tuned for more details. \nEmail us if you want to be on the Organizing Team: phenom@phenomonline.org.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-higher-education-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160205T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20160114T005917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T013104Z
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SUMMARY:Public Education Discussion with Senate President Stan Rosenberg (hosted by the Massachusetts Teachers Association)
DESCRIPTION:Join educators\, activists\, and community members for a discussion about charter schools and public education with Senate President Stan Rosenberg \n  \nFriday\, February 5 4:00 PM \nBangs Community Center\, Room 101 \n70 Boltwood Walk Amherst\, MA \n  \nTo RSVP please contact Senate District Coordinator Keith Lepine at (413) 406-9615 or kjlepine@yahoo.com
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-education-discussion-with-senate-president-stan-rosenberg-hosted-by-the-massachusetts-teachers-association/
LOCATION:Bangs Community Center\, Room 101\, 70 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phenomonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Keep-the-Cap.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Lepine - Massachusetts Teachers Association":MAILTO:kjlepine@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20160108T004528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160108T004528Z
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SUMMARY:Public Higher Education Summit Group
DESCRIPTION:For more info — contact Natalie at nhiggins@phenomonline.org or 978-227-8473.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-higher-education-summit-group/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room 348\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160122T040000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20160114T012526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T012526Z
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SUMMARY:Public Education Discussion with Senate President Stan Rosenberg (hosted by the Massachusetts Teachers Association)
DESCRIPTION:Join educators\, activists\, and community members for a discussion about charter schools and public education with Senate President Stan Rosenberg \nFriday\, January 22\, 4:00 PM \nHome of Wes Blixt \n39 Orchard Street\, Greenfield\, MA 01301 \n  \nTo RSVP please contact Senate District Coordinator\, Diane Jensen-Olszewski at (413) 575-1237 or diajens73@yahoo.com
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-education-discussion-with-senate-president-stan-rosenberg-hosted-by-the-massachusetts-teachers-association-2/
LOCATION:Home of Wes Blixt\, 39 Orchard Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diane Jensen-Olszewski -- Mass Teachers Association":MAILTO:diajens73@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160119T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20160114T020812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T020907Z
UID:4675-1453199400-1453208400@phenomonline.org
SUMMARY:Fair Share Amendment Hearing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/4675/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House Room B1\, Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20160114T004708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T004708Z
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SUMMARY:1st MA Statewide Youth Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/1st-ma-statewide-youth-summit/
LOCATION:Education Association of Worcester\, 397 Grove Street\, Worcester\, MA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MEJA":MAILTO:rachel@youthonboard.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151209T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20151030T213208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T213208Z
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SUMMARY:Public Higher Ed Summit Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Public Higher Education Summit Group as we coordinate our efforts to organize for more affordable and accessible\, quality public higher education in Massachusetts!
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-higher-ed-summit-group-3/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room 348\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150618T194114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T195053Z
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SUMMARY:Winter General Assembly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter General Assembly Meeting. We’ll be debriefing the Fall and looking forward to a PHENOMenal Spring with Public Higher Education Advocacy Day taking the spotlight!
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/winter-general-assembly-meeting/
LOCATION:Quinsigamond Community College (Room 107A)\, 670 W Boylston St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01606\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phenomonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PHENOM-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151126T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151205T235500
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20151117T050343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T050343Z
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SUMMARY:PHENOM's 10 Days to $10K Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts is launching a grassroots fundraising campaign to kick off its three-year plan to win free higher education in Massachusetts.  \nTogether\, we will raise $10\,000 in just 10 days! \nHOW DOES IT WORK? \n100 people are each reaching out to 10 of their friends\, coworkers\, and neighbors and asking them to give a $10 donation to PHENOM.  \n\nWHEN IS THE 10 DAYS TO $10K CHALLENGE? \nThursday November 26th – Saturday December 5th \nMark your calendars! Celebrate the campaign’s successful conclusion and plan next steps at PHENOM’s General Assembly Meeting on Saturday December 5th from 12PM-3PM at Quinsigamond Community College  \n\nHOW DO I GET STARTED? \nSign up by Emailing phenom@phenomonline.org \nDownload the Tool Kit at http://bit.ly/10DAYTOOLKIT \nSet up your Fundraiser Page at http://bit.ly/PHENOM10K \n\nThank you for joining the PHENOM 10 Days to $10K Challenge!  \nTogether\, all of us are pitching in to build a movement that will make public higher education in Massachusetts a public good again.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/phenoms-10-days-to-10k-challenge/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151113
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CREATED:20151030T195515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T195515Z
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SUMMARY:#MillionStudentMarch
DESCRIPTION:From the Organizers: \n\nWe are high school\, college\, and graduate students\, recent graduates\, campus workers\, former students\, parents\, and grandparents uniting in a day of action on November 12\, 2015 to demand tuition-free public college\, cancellation of all student debt\, and a $15 minimum wage for all campus workers.\nEducation should be free. The United States is the richest country in the world\, yet students have to take on crippling debt in order to get a college education. The average college graduate of the Class of 2015 has over $35\,000 in debt. More than 40 million Americans share a total of $1.2 trillion in student debt and 58 percent of that is held by the poorest 25 percent of Americans.\nThis is clearly an urgent crisis\, but establishment politicians from both parties are failing to take action. In 2013\, Congress passed legislation that doubled the interest rates for federal student loans. Students face rising tuition costs\, mounting debt\, and a lack of good-paying jobs when they graduate. Further\, while top administrators take home six and seven figure salaries\, many campus workers are paid poverty wages and are forced to rely on federal and local assistance.\n#MillionStudentMarch will be a day of local actions. From coast to coast\, students\, current and former\, are organizing rallies and marches on college campuses and high schools. We are people of all colors\, genders\, and sexual orientation\, and we are united to fight for education as a human right. Together\, we can build an independent movement capable of winning tuition-free public college\, a cancellation of all student debt\, and a $15/hr minimum wage for all campus workers!
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/millionstudentmarch/
LOCATION:MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20151030T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151030T213042Z
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SUMMARY:Public Higher Ed Summit Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Public Higher Education Summit Group as we coordinate our efforts to organize for more affordable and accessible\, quality public higher education in Massachusetts!
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-higher-ed-summit-group-2/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room 348\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phenomonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Mass-State-House-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150620T060237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T211020Z
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SUMMARY:Access Conference
DESCRIPTION:One of PHENOM’s key principles is the belief that ” All our institutions of public higher education should serve the full range of students in the Commonwealth; for example\, neither race\, class\, disability nor age should serve as a barrier to attending and completing college.” \nWe invite anyone working on\, or concerned about\, access issues to participate. \n  \nFollow this link to learn more. \nREGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT \nProposals for workshops\, roundtables\, and panels are being accepted until Monday September 28th.Please follow this link to submit your proposal. \nIs your campus/organization interested in co-sponsoring the event? Please email Natalie Higgins at phenom@phenomonline.org. 
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/access-conference/
LOCATION:MassBay Community College — Wellesley Campus\, 50 Oakland Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02481\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151015
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150822T002142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150822T002142Z
UID:4438-1444780800-1444867199@phenomonline.org
SUMMARY:Crisis of Affordability in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/crisis-of-affordability-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst\, Amherst\, 01003\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151005T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150921T212244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150921T212244Z
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SUMMARY:Westfield State Chapter: Ivory Tower Screening and Fair Share Amendment Training
DESCRIPTION:Contact Hanna Homan (hhoman0130@westfield.ma.edu)\, Wiley Olmstead (wileyo@gmail.com)\, or Chris Gullen (cgullen@westfield.ma.edu) if you want to get involved with this event.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/westfield-state-chapter-ivory-tower-screening-and-fair-share-amendment-training/
LOCATION:Westfield State University — Ely — The Owl’s Next\, Westfield\, MA\, 01086\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150903T003500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150903T003545Z
UID:4482-1443528000-1443531600@phenomonline.org
SUMMARY:Fair Share Campaign Signature Gathering Training (UMass Amherst)
DESCRIPTION:A statewide campaign has begun to pass a progressive income tax in Massachusetts and raise over a billion dollars to support public education and other essential public services. PHENOM has a role to play in this important initiative.\n\nThis “fair share” tax proposal would amend the state Constitution to allow for a 4% higher tax rate on annual income over $1\,000\,000 – to generate about $1.3 billion in revenue dedicated to K-12\, public higher education and public transit\, roads and bridges.  \n\nPHENOM has long argued that the state needs additional revenue in order to fully fund our campuses and make college accessible and affordable to all.  We maintain that this revenue must come from those who can afford to pay more.  This is our opportunity!\n\nPlease join us and learn more.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/fair-share-campaign-signature-gathering-training-3/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center Room 165-69\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phenomonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/raise-up-logo1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150618T193935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150821T165606Z
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SUMMARY:Fall General Assembly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall General Assembly Meeting. We have a very ambitious Fall planned with increased action on our Chapters\, an Affordability Forum with Congressman McGovern in October\, an Access Conference in November\, and a signature gathering campaign with Raise Up Mass. \nA special thanks to Holyoke Community College for hosting us. We’ll be in the Picknelly Dining Room in Frost 265. Here’s a link to Campus Directions and a Campus Map.  \nRSVP by emailing phenom@phenomonline.org. Lunch will be provided. \nAn Agenda will be posted shortly. 
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/fall-general-assembly-meeting/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College — Frost 265\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phenomonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/PHENOM-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150918T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150918T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150910T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150918T034224Z
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SUMMARY:STCC Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the STCC PHENOM Chapter at their first meeting of Fall 21015. Help us plan our advocacy actions and events for the year! We’ll also be talking about Raise Up Massachusetts’ Fair Share Amendment Campaign — to raise $1.3 Billion each year for public education and transportation. \nIf you have questions — or want to connect with the Chapter Organizers\, contact Juhi Dasrath (jadasrath0001@student.stcc.edu) and Andrea Tarpey (tarpey@stcc.edu).
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/stcc-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://phenomonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/STCCisPHENOMenal.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150903T003304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150903T003610Z
UID:4480-1442577600-1442581200@phenomonline.org
SUMMARY:Fair Share Campaign Signature Gathering Training (UMass Amherst)
DESCRIPTION:A statewide campaign has begun to pass a progressive income tax in Massachusetts and raise over a billion dollars to support public education and other essential public services. PHENOM has a role to play in this important initiative.\n\nThis “fair share” tax proposal would amend the state Constitution to allow for a 4% higher tax rate on annual income over $1\,000\,000 – to generate about $1.3 billion in revenue dedicated to K-12\, public higher education and public transit\, roads and bridges.  \n\nPHENOM has long argued that the state needs additional revenue in order to fully fund our campuses and make college accessible and affordable to all.  We maintain that this revenue must come from those who can afford to pay more.  This is our opportunity!\n\nPlease join us and learn more.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/fair-share-campaign-signature-gathering-training-2/
LOCATION:UMass Amherst Campus Center Room 165-69\, 1 Campus Center Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01003\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://phenomonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/raise-up-logo1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150903T002819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150903T003624Z
UID:4478-1442430000-1442437200@phenomonline.org
SUMMARY:Fair Share Campaign Signature Gathering Training (Northampton)
DESCRIPTION:A statewide campaign has begun to pass a progressive income tax in Massachusetts and raise over a billion dollars to support public education and other essential public services. PHENOM has a role to play in this important initiative.\n\nThis “fair share” tax proposal would amend the state Constitution to allow for a 4% higher tax rate on annual income over $1\,000\,000 – to generate about $1.3 billion in revenue dedicated to K-12\, public higher education and public transit\, roads and bridges.  \n\nPHENOM has long argued that the state needs additional revenue in order to fully fund our campuses and make college accessible and affordable to all.  We maintain that this revenue must come from those who can afford to pay more.  This is our opportunity!\n\nPlease join us and learn more.  PHENOM\, in conjunction with YES Northampton! and several other groups\, are hosting a campaign kick-off and training around the collection of signatures this fall\, in order to put the initiative on the ballot in 2018.  See more information here.\n\nWednesday\, September 16\n7 pm – 9 pm\nJFK Middle School Community Room\n\nThe statewide campaign organizer will lead the training.  We are inviting our local officials\, state legislators\, the media…and most importantly\, all of you!
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/fair-share-campaign-signature-gathering-training/
LOCATION:JFK Middle School Community Room\, 100 Bridge Road\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T140000
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SUMMARY:STCC Chapter @ Opening Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join the STCC Chapter at their Fall kickoff on the Campus Green from 11AM-2PM. You can learn more about the STCC Chapter\, send messages to the Joint Committee on Higher Ed\, and take your photo for the #DebtSentence campaign. \n\nIf you have questions — or want to connect with the Chapter Organizers\, contact Juhi Dasrath (jadasrath0001@student.stcc.edu) and Andrea Tarpey (tarpey@stcc.edu).
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/stcc-chapter-opening-picnic/
LOCATION:Springfield Technical Community College – Campus Green\, 1 Armory Street\, Springfield \, MA\, 01105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150916T130000
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Higher Education -- Hearing on Investment and Funding
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday September 16th at 10:30AM the Joint Committee on Higher Education will hear 27 bills related to investment in and funding of public higher education. \nThis includes H1068/S678 – An act relative to strengthening and expanding affordable\, quality higher education opportunities for residents of the Commonwealth and H1070 – An act making community colleges in Massachusetts free for residents of the state. \nFollow this link and click on the “Hearings” tab to get the full list of bills. \nWe are planning a day of action\, both at the State House and on individual campuses. If you want to get involved\, email us at phenom@phenomonline.org. \nStay tuned for more advocacy resources and updates.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/joint-committee-on-higher-education-hearing-on-investment-and-funding/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room A2\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150909T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
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SUMMARY:Public Higher Education Summit Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join PHENOM at the Public Higher Education Summit Group to build a stronger coalition to fight for more affordable and accessible\, quality public higher education system in Massachusetts. Members of the coalition include representatives of campus administrations\, interested legislators\, union members\, and community organizations. Contact Natalie at (nhiggins@phenomonline.org) if you want to join the group.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-higher-education-summit-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room 348\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150826T195825Z
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SUMMARY:Fair Share Amendment Volunteer Signature Gatherer Training (Boston)
DESCRIPTION:The Raise Up Mass Coalition is hosting statewide volunteer trainings to give everyone what they need to organize around the Fair Share Amendment. These trainings will review why we’re launching the campaign\, the campaign’s message\, polling\, what we need to do to accomplish our goals and will have hands-on practice for all the skills and tactics needed for signature collection for our constitutional amendment. Register here. \nMore on the Fair Share Amendment from the Raise Up Mass Campaign: \n\nWhat Our Constitutional Amendment Would Do\nOur proposed constitutional amendment would create an additional tax of four percentage points on annual income above one million dollars. The new revenue generated by this tax could only be spent on quality public education\, affordable public colleges and universities\, and for repair and maintenance of roads\, bridges\, and public transportation.\nTo ensure that the tax continues to apply only to the highest income residents\, who have the ability to pay more\, the one million dollar threshold would be adjusted each year to reflect cost-of-living\nincreases.\nHow Will The Campaign Succeed?\nTo move forward\, the campaign must gather 64\,750 certified signatures in 2015 and get at least 50 votes in the state Legislature in two constitutional conventions before going to the ballot in 2018. To achieve these goals\, the campaign is building a broad coalition that brings together leading organizations on transportation and education with business leaders and community\, labor and faith organizations. Join us today to help working families and build a stronger economy for us all.\nIf Massachusetts is serious about helping working families and building a stronger economy\, we must invest in quality public schools\, affordable higher education\, and a transportation system that works.
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/fair-share-amendment-volunteer-signature-gatherer-training-boston/
LOCATION:SEIU 1199\, 150 Mt. Vernon Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
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SUMMARY:Joint Committee on Higher Ed Hearing: In-state Tuition
DESCRIPTION:Join PHENOM as we advocate for Ed Equity — in-state tuition and state financial aid for all residents of the Commonwealth. \nHere’s the slate of legislation that the Committee will hear: \n  \n\n\n\nBill Num.\nTitle / Summary\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\nH.1061\nAn Act relative to equal opportunity for high school graduates in the commonwealth\nDenise Provost\n\n\nS.654\nAn Act regarding higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth\nSonia Chang-Diaz\n\n\nS.666\nAn Act regarding tuition equity for high school graduates in the Commonwealth\nLinda Dorcena Forry\n\n\nH.1054\nAn Act relative to in-state tuition fairness\nJames J. Lyons\, Jr.\n\n\nH.1053\nAn Act relative to instate tuition\nMarc T. Lombardo\n\n\nS.684\nAn Act regarding oversight on eligibility for tuition and fee waivers\nBruce E. Tarr\n\n\n\n  \nPlease email us if you’re interested in testifying on a PHENOM panel (phenom@phenomonline.org).
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/joint-committee-on-higher-ed-hearing-in-state-tuition/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room A2\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150614T000532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150614T000532Z
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SUMMARY:Public Higher Ed Summit Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/public-higher-ed-summit-group/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room 348\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="PHENOM":MAILTO:phenom@phenomonline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150614T000422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150614T000422Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Higher Ed Committee Hearing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/joint-higher-ed-committee-hearing/
LOCATION:Mass State House – Room A2\, 24 Beacon Street\, Boston\, MA\, 01233\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T145146
CREATED:20150331T200126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150614T000221Z
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SUMMARY:ANNUAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://phenomonline.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:MassArt – Kennedy Building\, 625 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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