Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.
The outdoor program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs, remarks from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State President Beverly Warren and guest speakers. Retired Petty Officer 1st Class Mark Gainer, who currently serves as president of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Veterans Club, will be the guest speaker.
All are invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation is extended to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.
A reception in the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center Kiva lobby will follow the brief program. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center Kiva.
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Media Contacts:
Joshua Rider, jrider@kent.edu, 330-672-0510
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595