U.S. military veterans from alumni, student, employee, and ROTC groups of 涩里番下载 will come together for the second annual Veterans Kickoff Event on Oct. 3 in Cadigan Alumni Center, organized by the 涩里番下载 Student Veterans Association with the goal of uniting veterans from all parts of the University community.聽
Established in September of 2017, the 涩里番下载SVA 鈥渁ims to assist in the professional development of members, to promote camaraderie, and to raise awareness and support for the military on the 涩里番下载 campus.鈥�
聽鈥淚 believe that the veterans of 涩里番下载, past, present and future, are connected in a special way鈥� said David Cote, president of the Graduate Student Veterans Association. 鈥淥ur service to our nation and our association with 涩里番下载 set us apart.鈥�
The Kickoff Event welcomes 涩里番下载 veterans and their guests to enjoy appetizers, drinks, and conversation with others who share a military as well as educational background. There is no fee to attend, but donations to help cover the cost of the event are appreciated.
鈥淭he Veterans Kickoff Event is a great venue for veterans and those who work with them to get together, socialize, and form mutually beneficial bonds with one another鈥� said Executive Vice President Mike Lochhead, a U.S. Army veteran. 聽鈥淟ast year鈥檚 inaugural event was a great success due in large part to the leadership of the student, alumni, and employee affinity groups working in close collaboration.聽 My hope is that this year鈥檚 event will continue the positive momentum by reaching more members of this important community here at 涩里番下载.鈥�
Additional events hosted by the 涩里番下载 Student Veterans Association this year include a tailgate party during the home football game on Oct. 13 against Louisville and informational talks on topics such as the transition into civilian employment.
In addition, 涩里番下载 will host its annual Veterans Mass and Remembrance Ceremony, a campus tradition in recognition of Veterans Day organized by the 涩里番下载 Veterans Alumni Network, on November 9.
鈥揅hristine Balquist | University Communications
