2022 Veterans Awareness Week

November 5 - 12

Kutztown University celebrates National Veterans Awareness Week to recognize, celebrate and honor our military and veteran community and their families.

Hosted by KU’s Office of Veterans Services and partnering campus offices, all events are free and some are open to the public, unless otherwise noted. 

JOIN US

Events are subject to change

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PRE-EVENTS

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Social  Work in the Global Environment Conference

Friday, 11/4 | 8 a.m. -  4 p.m.

Virtual

This event is hosted by the Kutztown University Social Work Department.

  • Conference is open to all (YouTube LiveStream)

Register Here

A conference highlight-

Panel Discussion | 20 years of Conflict: The American Veteran and Their Families. What are the impacts of military life on veterans and their families?  Panelists will share their unique experience as military Veterans and MSW students.

  • Katelyn Scott, Master of Social Work student, Marine Corps Veteran
  • Cory Mays, Master of Social Work student, Navy Veteran
  • Mitchell Stokes, Master of Social Work student, Navy Veteran

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MILITARY APPRECIATION FOOTBALL GAME

Saturday, 11/5 | 12 p.m.

Andre Reed Stadium

  • Kutztown University vs West Chester University
  • Kutztown Pipe Band opens with "America the Beautiful'
  • Army R.O.T.C. Color Guard posts the colors
  • Check out Avalanche in his military gear
  • Join KU military pride and fan fare
  • and more...

JOIN US all week
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military & veteran spotlight

Did you know that KU has some pretty awesome students, alumni, faculty and staff???

We'll feature a super star everyday during Veterans Awareness Week!

  • Click here to learn more about Kutztown's amazing military and veteran community. 
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KU CAMPUS STORE 40% DISCOUNT On Apparel And Gifts

Monday – Saturday | 11/7 – 11/12

Campus Store and Online

  • Eligibility: KU Military, Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students, Faculty, and Staff.
  • KU Students using military benefits - present give your KU ID to the cashier to receive your discount
  • KU Military and Veteran Alumni - contact the Veterans Services office to receive discount code
  • All others must provide proof of service (military ID card, DD214, driver's license with a Veteran identifier).
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Honoring MILITARY service  DISPLAYS

Monday – Friday | 11/7 – 11/11 

Several Locations

  • Andre Reed Stadium (during Military Appreciation Football Game)
  • Rohrbach Library Lawn
  • Rohrbach Library Veterans Services Display Case (1st Floor near Book and Brew Coffee Shop)
  • McFarland Student Union Display Case (near Information Desk)
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military and veteran faculty and staff lunch

Monday – Friday | 11/7 – 11/11

South Dining Hall or CUB Cafe (MSU)

  • Enjoy a complimentary lunch on us!
  • Faculty and staff who serve or served in the U.S. Armed Forces will receive an Aramark meal ticket to use during lunch hours at participating on-campus dining locations
  • Dining tickets will be delivered to faculty and staff who self-identified
JOIN US MONDAY
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Munchie Monday

Monday, 11/7 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

262 McFarland Student Union

  • Stop by the Center and enjoy a snack on us!
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Achieving success Despite Historical Discrimination

Monday, 11/7 | 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Virtual

  • Free Partner Event
  • A program about overcoming racial and gender bias in the military.
  • Register Here or Scan QR Code
JOIN US TUESDAY
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TASTY TUESday

Tuesday, 11/8 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

262 McFarland Student Union

  • Stop by the Center and enjoy a snack on us!
JOIN US WEDNESDAY
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CELEBRATE KU's MILITARY & VETERAN COMMUNITY

Wednesday, 11/9 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

McFarland Student Union

Join us for cake and punch!

JOIN US THURSDAY
-Happy Birthday Marine Corps!
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ARMY TUITION aSSISTANCE INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday, 11/10 | 11 a.m. -  12 p.m.

250 McFarland Student Union

  • Army Student-Veterans who are eligible for Army Ignited Tuition Assistance (TA) are encouraged to attend to learn the new Army IgnitED2 2.0 system that must be used to request TA.
  • RSVP Here
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GREEN ZONE AWARENESS TRAINING for liaisons

Thursday, 11/10 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

250 McFarland Student Union

  • Green Zone Veterans Awareness Training equips faculty and staff with tools and resources to better support veteran and military-affiliated student success.
  • A green zone certificate, decal (KU-specific), and resources will be provided to each participant.
  • This session is limited to staff who are designated as Veterans Liaisons in their department.
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movie night - top gun: maverick 

Thursday, 11/10 | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

183 McFarland Student Union (Alumni Auditorium)

  • Join the Military Club at KU for a Movie Night.
  • Free- All are Welcome!
  • RSVP on Engage!  Search for 'Movie' to find the event.
JOIN US FRIDAY
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FLAG RAISING/LOWERING CEREMONY

Friday, 11/11

Raising 7:40 a.m. | Lowering 4:30 p.m.

Schaeffer Auditorium Courtyard

  • Join the Military Club at KU and ROTC during their annual flag raising and lowering ceremony to honor Veterans Day.

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REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED (R.E.D.) 

Wear on Friday, 11/11 | Purchase Now until 11/10

Purchase RED Buttons: 262 McFarland Student Union (Veterans Services Center)

  • Support Deployed Troops by wearing RED on Fridays.
  • Purchase your $1 R.E.D. Button.
  • Receive a complimentary hot coffee/tea beverage coupon - use at Book and Brew Cafe (Rohrbach Library, 1st Floor).
  • 100% proceeds supports the KU Veterans Emergency Fund.
  • Purchase buttons
    • Veterans Services Office | 262 MSU between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. until 11/10
  • While supplies last.
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Breakfast with the Health and Wellness Staff

Event Cancelled Due to Low Registration

JOIN US SATURDAY
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 5K RUCK ‘N WALK CHALLENGE

Saturday, 11/12 | 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. 

West Bicentennial Park

5351 Park West Lane, Bethlehem, PA

  • Military Club at KU joins Lehigh Valley Veterans & Military Council
  • Choose between a 5k Ruck, 5k Run/walk, or 1 Mile Fun walk
  • Registration is FREE. Donations are not required, but appreciated for Victory House of Lehigh Valley to support Homeless Veterans.

Show your support for Veterans and participate! 

Click here to register