Reminder: Veteran Week includes Vietnam Vet display, Chancellor’s reception and more, Nov. 8-12
A full week of events for UW-Green Bay Veterans and dependents, and active military, will be held in November, including a Vietnam Veteran Display. It will be available for walk thru in the Phoenix Rooms during the day Nov. 10, 2021 between Noon and 4 p.m. followed by the Chancellor’s Veteran Reception. This year, members of the WI Hmong Lao Veteran of America Chapter 6 from Green Bay have been invited to tell their stories. Here is the list of events:
P.O.W. Table Ceremony: Monday, Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m. in the Cloud Commons
Veteran Employment Workshops: Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, 1965 Room, University Union
Veteran Employment Workshop to connect Veterans and dependents to corporate recruiters from the community. Discuss resume and interview techniques.
Reflections of Vietnam program: Wednesday, Nov 10, from 1 to 5 p.m., Phoenix Rooms, University Union
Promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam Veterans; CH 351 brings a large display of equipment, uniforms, pictures and music with them as they tell their personal stories of their time in Vietnam. This year we are hosting WI Hmong Lao Veteran of America Chapter 6 from Green Bay to tell their story.
Chancellor’s Veteran Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Phoenix Rooms, University Union
Appreciation for faculty, staff, student and community veterans; Guest speaker: Police Chief Dave Jones. Come and enjoy music, refreshments and camaraderie!
Veterans Day: Thursday, Nov 11: Veterans take part in the many offerings of the community!
Veteran Brunch: Friday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Veteran Lounge, MAC Hall, Room 227
Brunch for those veterans who work and use the Veteran Lounge.
Hometown Hero Games: Thursday, Nov. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 2; Free tickets for Veterans!
We will be collecting NEW hats, mittens and scarfs at all events for the refugees at Fort McCoy
Send questions to Elaina Koltz, koltze@uwgb.edu.
