The Syracuse University Student Veterans Organization (SVO) held its Annual Ball and Awards Banquet recently. The event recognizes the contributions of the SVO to the University, celebrates Syracuse’s tradition of service to veterans, and honors notable student veterans for their achievements at the University. U.S. Army veteran Mark Erwin G’12, who is now employed as the special assistant to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, delivered the evening’s keynote speech.
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Chancellor Syverud Hosts Annual Chancellor’s Review for ROTC Cadets
Last week, members of the campus community and Chancellor Kent Syverud gathered in the Dome for the 102nd Annual Chancellor’s Review of the Syracuse University Army and Air Force ROTC cadets.
University’s Veterans Affinity Group Hosts Social with Chancellor Syverud in Attendance
Over 50 members of the campus community gathered Thursday at the Genesee Grande Hotel in support of the University’s Veterans Affinity Group (SUVA.) Hosted in partnership with the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), Chancellor Kent Syverud attended the SUVA event with Syracuse University veterans, military-connected individuals, dependents and supporters in an effort to bring military-connected and traditional populations together to create a more diverse and inclusive campus experience.
Military-Connected Student of the Month: Stephanie Malm
After taking a break for her family, she wanted to continue her education and eventually found her way to the online MBA program at Syracuse University.
Cry Havoc
Cry Haco is a one-man stage play that was featured in The New York Times and it uses Shakespeare to ease the strain of PTSD.
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.