A group of enthusiastic University of Kentucky Students has started a KFTC organization on campus and by the end of the first week back to school, they have already amassed a long list of accomplishments. 

The group has had five information tabling events on campus, two voter registration days, and as of Tuesday night, their very first meeting.  Thirty-five students came to the very first meeting - a strong mix of freshmen, upper-classmen, veteran activists, and people brand new to organizing. 

Three co-coordinators stepped forward to collectively help lead the group, as did TEN other officers, including folks to head up publicity, fundraising, flyering, social events, and many other areas.

Students had an open discussion about issues to pursue as an organization and core campaigns emerged such as Voter Empowerment on campus, working to restore voting rights to former felons, and fighting against mountaintop removal mining. Other suggested campaigns included working with UK staff for better salaries, lower tuition, and working for domestic partner benefits for UK employees.

If you're a UK student, consider joining us for our weekly meeting.

UK KFTC Meetings – Tuesdays 8pm in the UK Student Center's MLK Cultural Center.