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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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: Chloe Milliken
Chloe Milliken knew she wanted to be on the front lines in the U.S. Army. It was 2013 and she was given two options like all women who wanted to serve in combat: become an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD) or join the military police (MP). To her, the choice to be an EOD technician was clear.
Edward S. Van Duyn
LtCol Edward S. Van Duyn, received his medical degree from Syracuse University in 1897. He established and commanded Hospital Unit G during World War I, which served troops in France with much success
Homer J. Wheaton
US Army Cpl Homer J. Wheaton, a student at Syracuse University from 1902-1904 (Onondagan Honor Roll 1919-1920), was credited as the first person from the city of Syracuse to die in World War I.
Syracuse’s Growing Veteran and Military-Connected Population Welcomed Back to Campus
Last Wednesday (Aug. 22), Syracuse University welcomed new student veterans to campus at the annual New Student Veteran Welcome Orientation and Resource Fair. The event provides student veterans, military-connected students and their families the opportunity to connect with other students, learn about campus resources, and meet the dedicated veteran and military-connected support staff.