Activities

Veterans Week - 2009 Campus and Community Programs/Activities

On Campus @ CUA

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Home Football Game vs. Guilford. Noon Kickoff, Raymond A. DuFour (Athletic) Center. Recognition of Veterans at Cardinal Stadium. In commemoration of their service to our nation, local veterans will be honored at a half-time ceremony.
For more information, contact the Office of Campus Activities:
202-319-6003 • cua-activities@cua.edu

Monday, November 9, 2009

Veterans Appreciation Dessert Hour: CUA’s Metropolitan School of Professional Studies’ (MSPS) student organization – Metropolitan Connection - hosts a Veterans Appreciation Dessert Hour, 5-6:00 p.m., Pangborn Hall 334. Drop by and enjoy coffee/hot cocoa and dessert!
For more information, contact MSPS: 202-319-5256

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

In recognition of those who have served, CUA’s Metropolitan School of Professional Studies (MSPS) cordially invites CUA students, faculty, and staff to join us for a special program - Honoring Those Who Have Served: A Veterans Day Reflection with The American Legion National Commander Clarence E. Hill. National Commander Hill will discuss the history of Veterans Day, describe the changing nature and needs of veterans over the years, discuss the role of The American Legion in advocating for and serving a new population of veterans, and share his perspective on the deep importance of remembering our veterans and their sacrifices. Edward J. Pryzbyla Student Center, Great Room A, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. (Reception to follow)
To R.S.V.P. for this program (and request any special accommodations), please contact Charis Choe-Joaquin at choec@cua.edu or 202-319-6213. Seats are limited.
For more information, contact MSPS (202-319-5256) or visit: http://metro.cua.edu/VeteransDay2009.cfm.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

From Combat to the Classroom. Panel discussion with current CUA student Sgt. James M. Nolan, Marine Corps, who served in Haiti and Iraq (active duty 2002 – 2006), 12:10 – 1 p.m. Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center, Great Room A. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch.
For more information, contact the Office of Campus Activities:
202-319-6003 • cua-activities@cua.edu

Off-Campus

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

• Veterans Day at the World War II Memorial. At 8 a.m. a wreath-laying ceremony will be conducted at the National World War II Memorial.
• Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery. At 11 a.m. a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, followed by a ceremony in the Memorial Amphitheater. For further information call 703-607-8000.
• Story Telling at the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Throughout the day storytelling will be featured near the Vietnam Women's Memorial, located at 23rd and Constitution Ave. NW. For further information call 1-866-822-8963 or visit http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org/index2.php.
• Veterans Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. At 1 p.m. a ceremony featuring speakers, a color guard and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will take place. For further information call 202-619-7222.
• Veterans Day at the United States Navy Memorial. At 12:00 noon, the U.S. Navy Memorial will begin their celebration of Veterans Day and the Marine Corps Birthday with a book signing and lecture from author David Sears on his book At War With The Wind as part of our "Authors on Deck" series. At 1 p.m. the Naval District of Washington will lay a wreath at the Lone Sailor Statue, located at the U.S. Navy Memorial at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. At 1:30, the Navy Memorial will be holding a screening of the documentary Pappy Boyington Field, followed by a Q&A session with director Kevin Gonzalez. For further information, call 202-737-2300 or visit: http://www.navymemorial.org/Events/VeteransDay/tabid/118/Default.aspx.
• Veterans Day at the African-American Civil War Memorial. A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the African-American Civil War Memorial, located at Vermont Avenue and U Street, NW. For further information call 202-426-6924 or 202-667-2667.
• The Women in Military Service for America Memorial A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery. For more information call 800-222-2294.
• The First Division Memorial. A wreath laying ceremony will be held at the First Division Memorial, the grassy panel at 17th Street, south of E Street, NW.
• Veterans Day at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon will admit all active duty or retired military free on Veterans Day. Special activities include a patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus The Harmony Heritage Singers and a wreath laying ceremony. For further information call 703-780-2000.

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