Veterans Day Weeklong Events
Wednesday, November 8 | 9 am
Canby Campus | Student Commons
- Emcee - Student Senate President, Anthony Johnson: Pledge of Allegiance
- Keynote Speaker: Andrew Hoffmann
- Veteran’s Day History - Student Senate Vice President, Camden Hansen
- Proud to be an American | Music video
- Closing
- Refreshments will be served
Monday, November 13
Luverne Center
Students will write out Thank-you letters to the MN Veterans Home residents.
We will also have toy soldiers that students can take with a sign stating:
Please take a soldier home and place it somewhere that will remind you of the sacrifices that are made for our freedom. Let it be a daily reminder of the MEN & WOMEN that are serving our country and protecting our safety.
- A meal will be provided to students
Tuesday, November 14 | 11:30 am - 1 pm
Granite Falls Campus
- Leslie Bauman - Emcee
- Student Reader – Student Senate President – Samantha Youngs
- Guest Speaker - Nicole Popplewell, Minnesota West Accounting Student
- Video – Proud to be an American
- Veteran Recognition
- Star Spangled Banner
- Closing
- A meal will be catered & served by the Rock
Tuesday, November 14
Jackson Campus | Student Commons
- Emcee - Student Senate President - Owen Grant
- Guest Speaker - Dustin Hunter - Jackson County Veterans Service Officer
- Missing Soldier Table reading – Terri Pelzel
- Veteran Recognition
- Closing
- A meal will be served - Make sure you have let your advisor or Student Services know you will be eating
Wednesday, November 15 | 10:55 am
Pipestone Campus | Student Commons
- Flag Folding Ceremony presentation by two student Veterans from the Worthington campus. Please be seated by 10:55 am.
- Any Veteran in attendance will be honored with a special token of our appreciation for their military service
- A meal will be provided to students
Wednesday, November 15 | 11 am
Worthington Campus | Student Commons
- 11 am - Two Veteran Students, will be doing the flag folding ceremony. They will fold the flag and we will read the purpose/meaning of each fold.
- Fresh-baked cookies will be provided after the ceremony for attendees
- Veterans/Veteran Students and those students who are using Veterans benefits from a family member of a Veteran who served, will be offered a free burger or hot dog meal, of their choice, after the Ceremony over in the Health & Wellness Center. Sponsored by Minnesota West Veterans Club.