{"id":12598,"date":"2013-10-30T16:27:06","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T22:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=12598"},"modified":"2013-10-31T17:09:04","modified_gmt":"2013-10-31T23:09:04","slug":"campus-5k-and-roll-call-to-honor-veterans-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=12598","title":{"rendered":"Campus 5k and roll call to honor Veteran’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Office of Veteran and Military Student Affairs will commemorate Veteran\u2019s Day with a 5k run through campus and by participating in the National Roll Call project.<\/p>\n

The Veteran\u2019s Day 5k Run & 3k Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Forster House before looping around campus.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe wanted a fun and athletic event to really raise awareness for this year\u2019s Veteran\u2019s Day,\u201d Phillip Morris, director, Office of Military and Student Affairs, said.<\/p>\n

Registration for the race costs $25,\u00a0with proceeds donated to The Home Front Cares, a local nonprofit that provides financial assistance, goods and services to families of active duty, activated reserves and National Guard troops based in Colorado serving in harm\u2019s way and the UCCS Student Veterans\u2019 Organization.<\/p>\n

After the race, prizes will be awarded in a number of categories, including overall place, age group and best team effort.<\/p>\n

To register for the Veteran\u2019s Day 5k Run & 3k Walk, visit: http:\/\/www.uccs.edu\/military\/upcoming-events\/svo-runwalk-fundraiser.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Nov. 11, the Office of Military and Student Affairs will observe Veteran\u2019s Day by participating in the National Roll Call project, which recognizes members of the U.S. armed services killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

Beginning at 7 a.m.\u00a0in Berger Hall, the names of about 5,000 service members who died as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom since will be read aloud.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Volunteers are sought to read the names as part of the ceremonies. To participate, call 719-255-3253, or visit www.tinyurl.com\/rollcall13<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At noon, all participating campuses will observe a simultaneous nationwide minute of silence.<\/p>\n

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs will also host an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12 in Berger Hall to share the services offered to active duty military members, veterans, and families.<\/p>\n

Other events to honor Veteran\u2019s Day include:<\/p>\n

The Invisible War<\/b><\/a>
\nNov. 7 | 5:30 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m. | University Center room 302<\/p>\n

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The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and Women\u2019s and Ethnic Studies will present a screening of the documentary \u201cThe Invisible War,\u201d which investigates rape within the U.S. military.\u201cWe know that not all trauma is caused on the battle field, and want to be there to support all our veteran and military students and their needs,\u201d Morris said.A panel discussion will follow the movie. The panel will include individuals from the UCCS Counseling Center, Women\u2019s and Ethnic Studies and a Military Sexual Trauma Counselor.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Military Creative Expressions Art Exhibit Reception<\/b>
\nNov. 12 | 5 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m. | Kraemer Family Library Apse<\/p>\n

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An art exhibit featuring the work of UCCS and Colorado Springs veteran and military students will be on display in the Kramer Family Library Apse Oct. 30 \u2013 Nov. 30. A reception is scheduled for 5 p.m. \u00a0Nov. 12 and will include a meet and greet with the artists, as well as a discussion on the process of artistic healing for military veterans.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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