Veteran Appreciation Week
Every year we have a week full of events to celebrate our veterans, and open for everyone to enjoy!
Campus Flag Display
One of the most impactful pieces of this week's events is the Flag Display, which takes over Library Lawn for the entire week. This display features over 7,000 flags and dog-tags, each of which represents a Service Member who was killed in combat since Sept 11th, 2001.
- When: Monday, Nov. 10 - Sunday, Nov. 16
- Where: Library Lawn
- Get Involved: If you're interested in helping place and/or pick up the display, you can register here.
Veteran Appreciation Dinner
Join us for a special evening dedicated to celebrating our OSU veteran community. All student, faculty and staff veterans are welcome to dine with us and connect with the local military community.
- When: Monday, Nov. 10 at 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Starlight Terrace (Student Union 465)
- Attire: Business casual
- RSVP Here by November 1.
Breakfast with the Brave
We are proud to provide a free breakfast for the OSU military community, including students, staff and faculty who are veterans.
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8:30-10 a.m.
- Where: Cowboy Underground (Student Union Basement)
- Attire: Casual
- RSVP Here by November 1.
An Afternoon with Garret Biss
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, we will welcome Garret Biss for an afternoon of impactful sessions. Garret will welcome student veterans to discuss transitioning from military life to civilian life, then offer a professional development* session on how OSU staff and faculty can best support our military-affiliated students. Please see times, intended audiences and locations below.
- Attire: Casual
- RSVP Here by November 1.
|
Session |
Time |
Audience |
Location |
|
From Service to Student to Salary (Lunch-and-Learn) |
11:30 - 1:00 |
Student Veterans |
Helmerich Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library |
|
Keynote Address: Supporting Military-Affiliated Students |
4:30 |
Public* |
Engineering South 140 |
*Continuing Education credits available for qualifying professionals
Orange Wall Exhibit
Later in November, The Student Union Orange Wall Art Gallery will feature an exhibit consisting of your submissions! Interested students can submit any piece of art they choose, such as a painting, photograph, poem, song lyrics, etc.
- When: Submissions are due by November 1 via the form below. Pieces should be delivered to 061 Student Union by November 6th.
- Where:Student Union Orange Wall Art Gallery
- Submit your work here by November 1.