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Veterans Week 2011
November 7 – 11
Join the IUPUI Office of Veterans & Military Personnel in honoring the service and sacrifice of those that have served in our country's armed forces.
Cultural Leadership Luncheon
Monday, November 7
12:00PM – 2:00PM | Campus Center - CE409 (Tony Sherril Meeting Room)
The military emphasizes and instills various values, with leadership being the most significant and constant across all branches. The Cultural Leadership Luncheon will feature a speaker from the Armed Forces that has displayed exemplary leadership qualities as a service member and as a civilian.
Armed Forces Appreciation Luncheon (for veterans & service members)
Tuesday, November 8
11:00AM – 1:00PM | Campus Center - CE405
The purpose of this luncheon is to show our appreciation to IUPUI’s student, faculty, and staff veterans. The luncheon will also build camaraderie among all veterans across IUPUI’s campus. There will be a speaker from a veteran within the IUPUI community and a table to honor Prisoners of War (POWs).
Homeless Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF) Drive
Wednesday, November 9
10:00AM – 2:00PM | Campus Center - First Floor (Veterans@IUPUI Table)
Collecting hygiene items for homeless veterans
The Homeless Veterans Assistance Foundation (HVAF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness for veterans. They provide supportive, structured housing to Indiana veterans with the assistance necessary to ensure successful independent living in the community. This is a chance for IUPUI's students, faculty, and staff to give to those, specifically veterans, whom are less fortunate.
From Battle to Books: Faculty & Staff Veterans Awareness Training
Thursday, November 10
12:00PM – 4:00PM | IU School of Dentistry - DS114
(lunch will be provided)
The objective of the training is to educate faculty and staff on what a "veteran" is and the issues they face when transitioning and integrating onto college campuses. The training will highlight some of the many campus resources for veterans. Additionally, experts from VA Roudebush Hospital will identify things civilian should be aware of when working with students and colleagues who are veterans.
| 12:00- 12:45 | Winnie Wilson, Office for Veterans & Military Personnel Opening |
|---|---|
| 12:45-1:45 | Dominique Dorsey, IUPUI Adaptive Educational Services Accommodating Veterans in the Classroom |
| 1:45-2:00 | Break |
| 2:00-3:00 | LTC Rude, Director, ROTC Military Leadership, What the Service Member Brings to Campus |
| 3:00-4:00 | Robin Paul, LCSW, MSW, Roudebush VA Medical Center Veterans 101: A Psychosocial Perspective |
Vets@IUPUI Modern Warfare 3 Premier/ Tournament
Thursday, November 10
5:00PM – 9:00PM | Campus Center - Game Room (Lower Level)
Be the first to experience Modern Warfare 3, which will be released on Nov 8th! Vets@IUPUI student organization will be hosting a tournament open to anyone on campus. There is a $5 entry fee that will be used to increase services and events provided by the student group.
Honoring the Fallen: National Remembrance Day Roll Call
Friday, November 11
8:00AM – 10:30AM & 12:00PM – 5:00PM | Campus Center Atrium (in front of Barnes & Noble @ IUPUI)
The National Remembrance Day Roll Call will take place on November 11th (11-11-11) to honor those that have given their all in the Global War on Terrorism. Students, faculty, staff, and veteran supporters will read off the names of over 6000 Iraq and Afghanistan war casualties. These names will be read simultaneously with other institutions across the nation and it will take over 6 hrs. There will be a pause at 11am Pacific Standard Time to honor the fallen.
If you would like to participate please sign up in the Office for Veterans & Military Personnel or send an email to gibenefi@iupui.edu indicating your available times.
Moment of Silence, Color Guard Presentation, Taps
Friday, November 11
11:00AM | University College Courtyard
