KU to Celebrate National Veterans Awareness Week with Events and Tributes
KUTZTOWN, Pa. – Kutztown University celebrates National Veterans Awareness Week, Nov. 1-11. Led by the Office of Military and Veterans Services, the week-long celebration will feature a variety of free events, tributes, fundraisers, workshops, ceremonies, discounts, breakfast and more. Some events will be open to the public with student veterans and military-affiliated students, faculty and staff all encouraged to attend.
The week will kick off with the Veteran Alumni Breakfast 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 262 MSU. Following breakfast, KU will face East Stroudsburg University for the Military Appreciation Football Game, noon, Andre Reed Stadium. Veteran and military members are provided free admission at the ticket booth. The Kutztown Pipe Band will open the game with "America the Beautiful," while Army ROTC Color Guard posts the colors. There will be an award for Veteran Alumni with the most spirit; a military-inspired Mime entertainment, and Avalanche will be dressed in his military gear.
The Small Business Administration recognizes the annual National Veterans Small Business Week Nov. 3-7, as a time to celebrate and empower military service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members and military spouse entrepreneurs. Resources, training and tools are provided for business startups.
The KU Campus Store will offer a 40% discount on apparel and gifts Monday, Nov. 3 to Tuesday, Nov. 11. The discount is offered to any KU military, veteran and military-affiliated students, faculty and staff. KU students using military benefits can present their KU ID to the cashier to receive the discount. Any KU military and veteran alumni can contact the Office of Military and Veterans Services to receive a discount code; all others must provide proof of military service through a military ID card, DD214 or driver's license with a Veteran identifier.
Other events throughout the week include:
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Vets on the Rise: Career Insights from Vets Who are Crushing It
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 218 MSU
Pannel discussion with top-tier military veteran business leaders and professionals followed by networking and a veteran resource showcase.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Celebrating Women Veterans
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., MSU Lobby
Join us in conversation about influential U.S. Women Veterans while enjoying cake and other refreshments.
Military Movie Night
7 p.m., 135 Rickenbach
Join us in viewing a military-themed film, sponsored by the Student Veterans Association (SVA). Attendees are welcome to participate in an open forum after with KU military-affiliated students.
Thursday, Nov. 6
Military and Veteran Celebration Bash
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 250 MSU
Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to celebrate the service of our students over lunch and participate in activities supporting the military community. Attendees are invited to make cards for deployed service members, play Military Bingo and make jewelry for military families.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Flag Raising Ceramony
Raising 7:45 a.m.; lowering 4:30 p.m., Schaeffer Auditorium Courtyard.
Join the Student Veterans Association and ROTC during their annual flag raising and lowering ceremony to honor Veterans Day.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Lehigh Valley 5k Ruck N' Walk
8-11 a.m., Bicentennial Park
One mile run/walk with Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, businesses and community members featuring music, vendors and food trucks. 2025 Veterans and Military Council 5k
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Virtual Job Fair
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Corporate Gray Job Fair: Nov. 19, at Virtual Military-Friendly
This event is espcially for transitioning service members, veterans and civilian members of the military community. Full list of employers.
For more information, visit the Veterans Services website or contact KU's Office of Veterans Services at 610-683-4228 or veterans@kutztown.edu.