We love our Veterans at College of DuPage

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Veterans Services at College of DuPage invites students, staff, faculty and members of the community to participate in a celebration to thank and honor all who have served this country on Thursday, Nov. 9, on the College’s Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.
The College of DuPage Veterans Day celebration will feature a half-day of activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. that are free and open to the public. Events include a presentation of the National Anthem, a Colors Ceremony led by the College of DuPage Color Guard and recognition of COD Veteran Employees from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
The 11th annual Veterans Day Read-In will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Student Services Center, Room 2201. The Read-In will feature short presentations by volunteers who will read excerpts from their favorite texts from war and military literature, including poems, short stories, essays, memoirs and public or private letters. In addition, participants will share personal stories, memories and photos to honor veterans who have impacted their lives. To participate in the Veterans Day Read-In or for additional information, email English Professor Bob Hazard at [email protected] by Wednesday, Nov. 1.
In addition, veterans’ organizations, including the Veterans Assistance Commission of DuPage County, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the College of DuPage Veterans Association, will highlight their unique services and outreach initiatives.
For more information about College of DuPage Veterans Day activities, contact
Veterans Services at [email protected], (630) 942-3814 or stop by the Student Services Center, Room 2225.