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Advocates come from the ranks of alumni, faculty, friends, staff, and students of the University of Oregon, who all strive to represent the UO and advance its legislative priorities. Anyone who is interested can be a UO Advocate. As an advocate, YOU can help make the University of Oregon more accessible and affordable for current and future students by adding your voice.<br> <br> <a href="mailto:jericks2@uoregon.edu">Joe </a><a href="jericks2@uoregon.edu">Erickson</a> is the director of advocacy and policy.</p> <p>To join, visit <a href="https://www.uoadvocates.com/">uoadvocates.com</a><br> </p> <h3 class="title-impactful"><strong>Engaging with elected officials</strong></h3> <p>Federal and state laws place restrictions on providing public officials with items of value, including food, event tickets, gifts, and mementos. Those restrictions apply to elected and volunteer officials and also to public employees.</p> <p>Government and Community Relations works closely with local, state, and federal elected officials. If you are interested in engaging with a federal official or inviting an official to an event, please call us first. We can help! 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