2024 Veterans Awareness Week

spring 2025 priority registration

Thursday-Friday, October 24-25th | View your MYKU portal for your appointment time

Self-Identified Military, Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students  are able to register for their classes early if:

• their advisor cleared them to register
• they have no registration-holds on their account

How do you self-identify?

• Students using military benefits - submit your Fall 2024 KUEnrollment Certification form
• Students not using military benefits - submit your Priority Registration Request form and supporting document to Ms. Kopecky, kopecky@kutztown.edu 
• Students participating in Army R.O.T.C. - submit their ROTC Priority Registration Form to Ms. Kopecky, kopecky@kutztown.edu.

2024 Health expo 

Thursday, October 31st | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

McFarland Student Union, Multipurpose Room 218

We are excited to participate in this year's "Well Ween Expo". Stop by for some fun, interactive and creative tables. Light refreshments available. 

military & veteran VOICES PROJECT

Attention all KU Student Veteran, Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Military-Affiliated Students

• We want to capture your stories to include in our Veteran History initiative. 
• Dependents can also share stories about their Veteran loved one.
• Email veterans@kutztown.edu to learn more.

KU CAMPUS STORE 40% DISCOUNT On Apparel And Gifts

Monday – Monday | 11/4 – 11/11

Campus Store and Online

• Eligibility: KU Military, Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students, Faculty, and Staff.
• KU Students using military benefits - present your KU ID to the cashier to receive your discount
• KU Military and Veteran Alumni - contact the Military & Veterans Services Office to receive discount code
• All others must provide proof of service (military ID card, DD214, driver's license with a Veteran identifier).

Honoring MILITARY service  DISPLAYS

Monday – Monday | 11/4 – 11/11 

Display Locations

Lawns

• Rorhbach Library Lawn (11/4-11/8)
• Military Appreciation Football Game - Andre Reed Stadium (11/9)
• Schaeffer Auditorium Courtyard Lawn (11/11)

Display Cases - All Week

• Rohrbach Library M&VS Display Case
  • 1st Floor near Book and Brew Coffee Shop - Honoring our Military Services
• McFarland Student Union Atrium - Military Branches Flag Display
• McFarland Student Union Display Case
  • Across from Information Desk - Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients
• McFarland Student Union Display Gallery
  • Corner Gallery above the KU Campus Store - Honoring Women Veteran

military benefits CLINIC

**FOR STUDENTS NEW TO TA, STUDENTS WHO NEED TO FILL OUT THE VA ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATION REQUEST FORM; STUDENTS CHANGING MAJORS**

Monday, 11/4 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

McFarland Student Union, President's Room 250

• Stop by and receive assistance with your Army Ignited (AI) Tuition Assistance Account
  • create your account
  • identify account issues (holds, etc.)
• Students with AI accounts with account holds are unable to apply for TA
• The TA request window opens 60 days before the start of classes (November 28th for Spring 2025)

Bracelet Bling with Ms. Val

Tuesday, 11/5 | 11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

McFarland Student Union, Conference Room 322

• Create your own blinged out friendship bracelet and necklace
• Light lunch and refreshments
• While supplies last

Women Veterans Celebration

Wednesday, 11/6 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Host: Military and Veteran Services

Stop by the McFarland Student Union Lobby (Table A) and enjoy a slice of cake while you learn more about influential women veterans!

holiday cards for deployed troops

Wednesday, 11/6 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Host: Student Veterans Association and KU Fencing Club

Stop by the McFarland Student Union Lobby (Table B) and fill out a holiday card for troops who are deployed.

Drop off your deployment care package items! See list of items in ALL WEEK section above. (List coming soon)

Enjoy a tasty treat!

Military & Veteran Appreciation LUNCHEON

This is an invitation only event.

***REGISTRATION REQUIRED***

Thursday, 11/7 | 11 a.m. -  12 p.m.

McFarland Student Union, Multipurpose Room 218

• An appreciation lunch for our KU Veteran and Military-Affiliated Student, Faculty, Staff, and Administrator population.
• This event is not open to the public.

Contributing Partner

• Mission BBQ

Register no later than 11/4

REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED (R.E.D.) 

Pick-up Buttons if you pre-ordered buttons by 11/7

Location: McFarland Student Union, Military & Veterans Services 262

GOAL REACHED - We are out of buttons!

• Support Deployed Troops by wearing RED on Fridays.
• Wear your button on 11/8 and every Friday in November!
• Thank you to all who donated. 100% of your donation supports the KU Veterans Emergency Fund and Deployment Care Packages for KU Student-Veterans who are deployed.
• Use your complimentary coupon to enjoy a small hot coffee/tea beverage the week of 11/4-11 at Starbucks (MSU) and Book and Brew Cafe (Rohrbach Library, 1st Floor).

Lehigh Valley 5K Ruck 'N Walk

Saturday, 11/9 | 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Rain or Shine Event!

Bicentennial Park
5351 Park West Lane
Bethlehem, PA US 18017

Join Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, businesses and community members as they Ruck OR Run/Walk to recognize and honor all veterans throughout the Lehigh Valley. 

In Person Race Details:

• Check-in & Race Day Registration: 8 AM-9 AM**

• 5K begins promptly at 9 AM

• 1 mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:45 AM 

• Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM

• Community Event featuring music, vendors, and food trucks: 8AM-11AM

Visit 2024 Veterans & Military Council 5k for more information.

MILITARY APPRECIATION FOOTBALL GAME

Saturday, 11/9 | 12 p.m.

Veterans and Military members are provided free admission at ticket booth.

Andre Reed Stadium

• Kutztown University vs West Chester University
• Kutztown Pipe Band opens with "America the Beautiful'
• Army R.O.T.C. Color Guard posts the colors
• Veteran Alumni Spirit Award presentation
• Military-Inspired Mime Entertainment
• Check out Avalanche in his military gear
• Join KU military pride and fan fare
• and more...

Berks County

Veterans Appreciation Dinner Dance

Saturday, 11/9 | 3:30 p.m.

Wilson High School Gymnasium - Wyomissing, PA.

Cost: $20 per person.

• Limited tickets will be available at the door. Tickets may be purchased by money order or check made payable to Berks County Veterans Appreciation Dinner Dance. 
• Tickets will also be sold at Berks County Boscov's Stores.

**This is a community partner event, please make ticket purchases at designated locations listed above**

Happy Birthday Marine Corps!

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 will be the United States Marine Corps’ 249th birthday. While not a Federal holiday, Marines around the world have celebrated the Marine Corps Birthday for over a century. 

Source: https://veteran.com/marine-corps-birthday/

Flag Raising Ceremony

Monday, 11/11

Raising 7:45 a.m. | Lowering 4:30 p.m.

*Times are subject to change. Check back the week of the event for set times.

Schaeffer Auditorium Courtyard

• Join the Student Veterans Association and ROTC during their annual flag raising and lowering ceremony to honor Veterans Day.

Kutztown High school

veterans DAY Breakfast & PROGRAM

Monday, 11/11 | 7:45 a.m.

Kutztown Area High School Cafeteria - Kutztown, PA

• No registration | No cost to attend
• Keynote speaker breakfast hosted by Kutztown HS Students.  
• This event is not sponsored by KU Military & Veterans Services. If you have questions about this program, please email: Chris Schumacher

FIRST YEAR SEMINAR - military awareness

Tuesday, 11/12 | Various Times and Locations

• This session is designed to assist military and veteran students who are new to KU to successfully navigate their next steps.
• Select portions of Green Zone Cultural Awareness Training are introduced to help bridge gaps and foster supportive learning environments.