The public is invited to attend a ceremony to honor
veterans and service members at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a
2016 Military Friendly School®.
This is the sixth year UW-Stevens Point has been included
on the list of Military Friendly Schools by Victory Media, publisher of G.I.
Jobs®, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse. This recognition is based on colleges,
universities and trade schools’ support and academic program offerings for
veterans and on feedback from student veterans.
Approximately 325 veterans, National Guard members,
reservists and military dependents are enrolled at UW-Stevens Point, said Ann
Whipp, coordinator of Veterans Services. UW-Stevens Point’s faculty, staff and
students demonstrate openness, care and concern for veterans’ academic and
emotional health, helping them readjust to the civilian community and academic
pursuits, she said.
“Being a ‘military friendly’
university is not only supportive of veterans, but it improves and enriches the
campus community with increased knowledge and understanding for all,” Whipp
said.
The Veterans Day ceremony will take place at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the Dreyfus University Center’s Alumni Room. The
UW-Stevens Point ROTC Color Guard will present the colors, and Chancellor
Bernie Patterson will welcome guests. Geography Professor Neil Heywood, who
served in the U.S. Navy, will be the keynote speaker.
At 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, the UW-Stevens Point
Veterans Club will sponsor a free screening of the documentary “Project 22,” a
film about two veterans traveling across America to raise awareness of veteran
suicide.
Several specials will be offered on campus this month for
veterans and their families, sponsored by the Basement Brewhaus, University
Bookstore, Centertainment Productions, the Cardio Center and University Dining
and Summer Conferences.
For more information about these events, specials or
veterans’ services, contact Whipp at 715-346-3237 or
awhipp@uwsp.edu.
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