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Katy Quartaro is a Veteran, a Student, and a Perfect Example of Being Orange
Katy Quartaro ’18 joined the Marine Corps in 2008 with the goal of making the world a better place. Today she remains on her path with the help of Syracuse University’s student veteran resources.
Syracuse University Veterans Affinity Group to Host Social at Genesee Grande Hotel
In partnership with the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), the Syracuse University Veterans Affinity Group (SUVA) is hosting a social for Syracuse University veterans, military-connected individuals, dependents and supporters, to include students, faculty and staff on March 21 from 5-7 p.m. at the Genesee Grande Hotel (1060 E. Genesee St., Syracuse). Chancellor Kent Syverud will be in attendance.
ROTC Hosts Junior ROTC Fitness Challenge in The Dome
Syracuse University’s Army and Airforce ROTC program hosted nearly 100 area high school Junior ROTC members at the Dome on March 7th for the second annual Junior ROTC Fitness Challenge.
National Veterans Resource Center
POSTPONED
Due to the evolving situation with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and to best protect members of our campus community and our guests, we are postponing the grand opening of the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel & Gayle D’Aniello building originally scheduled for April 17th, 2020. We will announce a new date as soon as possible.
The NVRC will enable class-leading innovative academic research and actionable programming in support of our nation’s service members, veterans and their families on the campus of Syracuse University and around the world. It will also be home to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs and other student veteran support service offices.
Stay up-to-date on the opening!
Military-Connected Student of the Month: Danielle Sheppard
Danielle Sheppard didn’t always envision a military career for herself. While finishing high school in Ithaca, New York, she wasn’t sold on her mother’s aspirations for her to serve in the armed forces. When she was a junior, however, Sheppard, originally from Brooklyn, was shaken by the 9/11 attacks.
Hometown Hero: Beth Kubala
Beth joined the Army in 1993 after graduating from the United States Military Academy. While at West Point, she played Army Women’s Lacrosse for four years, serving as the Army team captain her senior year.
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 OVMA Student Veteran of the Year Award
The OVMA is now accepting nominations for the “2019 OVMA Student Veteran of the Year Award.” Any student veteran – undergraduate, graduate, or law – who attends Syracuse University full time (online or on-campus), is eligible for this award.
OVMA Staff Travel to Las Vegas for National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Staff members from Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) and Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) recently traveled to Las Vegas to share expertise around serving military-connected students during the annual National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) symposium.
Don’t Miss The Intra-University Transfer Fair on February 19th
On Tuesday, February 19th, the Intra-University Transfer Fair (IUT) will be held in the atrium of Schine Student Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students thinking about transferring to another school or college within the University are encouraged to attend.