WESTFIELD – Westfield State University’s Office of Advancement, Alumni, and University Relations will hold a Millennial Engagement Round Table led by Senator Eric Lesser and Representative John Velis on Friday, April 29 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Horace Mann Center Garden Level Conference Room B.
The round table will be composed of 13 veterans, military members, and family members, most under the age of 35, discussing current events, concerns, issues, and challenges.
“The Millennial Engagement Round Table aims to create a dialogue with millennial veteran, military and family members about the issues that matter most to them,” said Lisa Ducharme, veteran and military services coordinator.
The event was organized in response to a state-wide conversation about engaging millennials.
“Last year the Senate listened to the concerns of thousands of residents during our Commonwealth Conversations tour,” Senate President Rosenberg said. “This initiative focuses on the concerns of millennials, who have important perspectives and ideas that deserve to be heard.”
Senator Lesser said it’s important for millennials to know that their concerns matter to legislators.
“It’s important for us to learn more about what state government can do to promote policies that help engage millennials. Together, we can make progress on specific issues that most directly impact my generation,” said Sen. Lesser, who at age 30 is the youngest member of the Massachusetts Senate.
The event is free. For more information, contact Lisa Ducharme at (413) 572-8370 or [email protected].
