From Nov. 4-8, Methodist University’s Military and Veterans Appreciation Week includes a variety of events on campus, including a wreath-laying ceremony, special breakfast event, cookout, and more. MU’s Physical Therapy Department will also host its annual “Step Up Challenge” the following week on Veterans Day.
As Veterans Day approaches (Nov. 11), Methodist University is proud to honor our heroes with an entire week of remembrance and thankfulness.
From Nov. 4-8, Methodist University’s Military and Veterans Appreciation Week includes a variety of events on campus, including a wreath-laying ceremony, special breakfast event, cookout, and more. MU’s Physical Therapy Department will also host its annual “Step Up Challenge” the following week on Veterans Day.
“We celebrate Military and Veterans Appreciation Week at Methodist University as an important tradition that acknowledges the sacrifices and contributions of our students, faculty, and staff,” said Rocio Serna ’18, coordinator of MU’s Military & Veteran Services, who served in the U.S. Army from 2004 to 2014. “We hope this week’s activities encourage reflection, conversation, and celebration for those who have served in commitment to our country.”
Regularly selected “Military Friendly” (Gold Ranking), and as a “Best for Vets” college by Military Times, Methodist University offers a caring Military & Veteran Services staff while providing affordable on-campus programs and fully online degrees to veterans, their spouses and children, and active-duty service members. MU’s generous transfer credit policy, a suite of career-focused programs, and a dedication to flexibility make it easy to get started and stay committed to earning a degree.
Methodist University’s Military and Veterans Appreciation Week event highlights can be found below (with more details and up-to-date information found on the Events Calendar):
Monday, Nov. 4
Wreath-Laying Ceremony (Main flagpole across from Horner Administration Building, 11 a.m.)
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Salute to Service: Veterans receive free cup of coffee (Berns Student Center, all day)
Wednesday, Nov. 6
CIRCUIT’s Have You Heard the Voices: Veteran Wisdom and the Book of Proverbs (Matthews Ministry Center, 11 a.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 7
Breakfast with President Stanley T. Wearden (Alumni Dining Room, 8-10 a.m.)
Friday, Nov. 8
Grill & Gratitude: Military Appreciation Cookout (The Quad, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Monday, Nov. 11
Step Up Challenge (O’Hanlon Memorial Amphitheater, 10 a.m.)
Weeklong Events (Nov. 4-11)
- Flags placed around campus in honor of veterans
- “Missing Man” table will be on display inside the McLean Health Sciences Building and Davis Memorial Week