On Thursday, August 26th, as part of an effort to recognize the start of the fall semester and the opening the of the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello building, the United States, New York State, military, Haudenosaunee and Syracuse University flags in front of the NVRC were permanently raised by individual SU students, alumni, and staff during a small ceremony. The flags flying before the NVRC represent the University’s deep connection to the indigenous lands, its commitment to veteran service and its pursuit of knowledge.