Veterans Week Events at UA

Monday, Nov. 10

  • (all day) Living History Display – Coleman Common (presented by Marlboro Volunteers)
  • Wayne Campus-Senator Frank LaRose will be the guest speaker at a luncheon for veterans.  Old Carolina BBQ will be providing the meal.  All veterans are invited.
  • (6 p.m.) Movie – “Korengal”  An Afghan War Documentary from a U.S. Soldier’s Perspective– Student Union Theatre
  • (Immediately after the movie) Q & A with MSG Mark Patterson, UA ROTC Department, who is a soldier that has a prominent role in the movie.

Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day

  • (8 a.m.) Continental Breakfast – Ballroom (sponsored by the UA Army ROTC)
  • (9 a.m.) Indoor Ceremony – Ballroom (sponsored by the UA Army ROTC)
  • (10 a.m.) Outdoor Ceremony – Buchtel Hall flag pole (sponsored by the UA Army ROTC)
  • (11 a.m.) 21-Gun Salute – Buchtel Hall flag pole (sponsored by the UA Army ROTC)
  • (all day) Living History Display – Coleman Common (presented by Marlboro Volunteers)
  • Card signing for deployed U.S. service members – Student Union (sponsored by Undergraduate and Graduate Student Governments)
  • (11:30 – 3 p.m.) 6th Annual Honoring Those Who Serve Celebration – Musson Veterans Lounge-3rd Floor InfoCision Stadium
  • (11:30 – 3 p.m.) Veterans Resource Fair – 5th Floor InfoCision Stadium
    • ROTC will provide golf carts & drivers for transportation

Wednesday, Nov. 12

  • (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) Veteran Career and Community Job Fair – Quaker Square
    • Sponsored by UA, Ohio Means Jobs, Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services

Thursday, Nov. 13

  • (5 – 7 p.m.) Veteran’s Rock’n Celebration, Student Union Ballrooms A & B
    • Veterans Rock’n Celebration is a celebration of the veterans that have served in the armed forces. There will be singing, dancing, food, a raffle for cool prizes, a great time for everyone to enjoy and more! Bring your friends and families to celebrate those who protect our freedoms. See you there!