Several events are scheduled on and around Nov. 11, Veterans Day, at the University of Arkansas and in the Northwest Arkansas community to honor U.S. veterans of military service. The campus community is invited to the following events: 

• Saturday, Nov. 8: Join several veterans organizations for the First Annual Veterans Day Parade and Trade Show. Parade will begin at 11 a.m. along Dickson Street. Featured participants include Mayor Molly Rawn; Grand Marshall Capt. Cliff Mosier, a veteran of the Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars serving in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard; and emcee Joshua Pineda from FOX24. A trade show of local veteran resources will immediately follow the parade on the Upper Ramble. The public is invited to bring chairs, wear patriotic apparel and wave the American Flag to show support to all the veterans in the parade, the trade show or in the crowd.

• Monday, Nov. 10: The Armed Forces Alumni Society will host its annual Veterans Day Military Ball from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are required. The AFAS, a volunteer organization composed of alumni who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, organizes this event to foster community and connection among members of the Razorback community. The evening will include a social hour, traditional military ceremonies, a semiformal dinner, a distinguished keynote speaker, awards presentations and after-dinner entertainment.

• Tuesday, Nov. 11: The Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center will host a breakfast for all student veterans from 8-11 a.m. in The Outpost, part of the VMSC location at the Garland Garage Shops.

• Tuesday, Nov. 11: The Associated Student Government is hosting a Veterans Day Celebration on the Union Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free snacks and drinks and a service opportunity to show our appreciation for veterans and their service. This event will showcase resources our community has for student veterans, faculty and the veteran-affiliated community.

• Tuesday, Nov. 11: The Armed Forces Employee and Colleague Resource Group is hosting a Veterans Day Luncheon in the Verizon Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are free, but registration is required.

Event details can be found on the VMSC HogSync page. 

Want to Support Veterans?

Looking for other ways to support the veterans at the U of A? The Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center operates a year-round mini pantry in association with the Full Circle Food Pantry. Students who visit the center can grab a drink, snack or meal anytime they may need one. We also have an assortment of hygiene items and school supplies. Our pantry is primarily funded through donations.

• You can give online via our Amazon wish list or make a gift through the U of A Online Giving site by indicating your gift should go to "Other" and then type "Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center" or "VMSC."
• You may also drop off at our location in the Garland Garage Shops next to the bookstore.

Please consider donating as you are able or passing the wish list along to others.

Campus and Community Collaborations

This year the Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student Center is proud to be collaborating with the following organizations as they support our faculty, staff and student veterans:

• Armed Forces Employee and Colleague Resource Group
• Armed Forces Alumni Society
• Associated Student Government
• Division of Student Affairs
• Military Officers Association of America, Northwest Arkansas Chapter
• Home For Dinner

Did you know?

Beginning in 1919, Nov. 11 was celebrated as "Armistice Day" in the United States and many other countries to mark the day an armistice agreement was signed, ending fighting in World War I. It went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Though Nov. 11 became a national holiday in 1938 to honor veterans of WWI, the name was changed to "Veterans Day" in the U.S. in 1954 and broadened into a day to honor all military veterans. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors those who died in service, Veterans Day honors all who have served, both living and deceased.

Organizers hope to see you around campus as they say THANK YOU to all those who have served.