UC recognizes student, faculty, staff service for Veterans Day
Public invited to UC's Veterans Day observance on Tuesday; university closed Wednesday for holiday
Event Information
The University of Cincinnati will recognize veterans 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Tangeman University Center’s Great Hall for its annual Veterans Day celebration.
UC offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of the federal holiday that recognizes U.S. veterans across all branches.
UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Jeffrey Layne Blevins will deliver remarks Tuesday reflecting on 250 years of American military service.
Blevins teaches political science in UC’s School of Public and International Affairs. He also is a faculty fellow of UC’s Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy.
The event is free and open to the public.
UC will host a Veterans Resource Fair after the ceremony. Officials from service organizations will be on hand to help students and veterans with questions about benefits or to sign up for services.
UC College of Arts and Sciences student Deja Clemons will deliver a student address for the occasion as a U.S. Army cadet. She said she will talk about the service, sacrifice and opportunity involved in her enlistment.
“It means early mornings, late nights, and time away from loved ones,“ she said. “It means being challenged beyond what you thought you were capable of and finding the strength to keep going because you know your purpose is greater than yourself.“
Clemons grew up in Cincinnati and enlisted in the Army as a paralegal specialist in 2016. She was deployed to South Korea to serve wiith the 3rd Infantry Division. Now the mother of two is pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in organizational leadership and military science.
Featured image at top: An honor guard takes part in UC's Veterans Day observance. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC
A bugler plays in front of an Honor Guard during UC's Veterans Day ceremony. UC invites the public to attend this year's ceremony 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tangeman University Center. Speakers will include student veterans and President Neville Pinto. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC
Veterans Day: Frequently Asked Questions
When is Veterans Day?
Veterans Day this year is Wednesday, Nov. 11.
What is closed on Veterans Day?
Veterans Day is a federal holiday. Most federal offices are closed, including the Post Office, many banks and the University of Cincinnati.
How does UC recognize Veterans Day?
UC will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The university will play host to a Veterans Day observance at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Tangeman University Center's Great Hall. The public is invited to join to recognize UC veterans among its faculty, staff and students.
What is a Veterans Resource Fair?
A Veterans Resource Fair provides an opportunity for veterans to sign up for benefits through service organizations. UC will host a Veterans Resource Fair Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Tangeman University Center after its 10 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony.
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