• Robert Fluck, Upstate Medical University — “To advocate for SUNY with the Legislature, because they’re trying to cut funds while enrollment goes up.”

• David Ritchie, Cortland — “To support the union. I like seeing our lawmakers in an informal setting. I’m seeking money in the budget for a SUNY digital library.”

• David Ballard, SUNY Buffalo — “It’s important for all of us to see that SUNY is properly funded and that our elected leaders are made aware of our concerns.”

• Carol Gizzi, Stony Brook HSC — “To ensure that funds for SUNY are expanded. This is important to me personally and to my community.”

• Michael Lyon, Upstate Medical University — “I’m here for the hospitals. We don’t have a big enough classroom to fit all of our medical students, and we don’t have enough faculty.”