2026 Veterans Awareness Week

***Thank you for participating in KU Veterans Awareness Week 2026!***

Check back for an updated list of events!

The best time of year is here! In 2008 Congress approved a resolution designating "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country (S.Res.692). Kutztown University recognizes and honors our military and veteran community and their families. Join us as we celebrate with a week of activities. 

Hosted by KU’s Military & Veterans Services and partnering campus offices. Community events are included. All events are free and many are open to the public, unless noted. 

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Events are subject to change

KU Campus Bookstore Discount

November 3-14th

40% off apparel and gifts for all service members and Veterans.

Please message for coupon code!

Vets Rising: Creating an Ecosystem for Veteran Career Growth & Entrepreneurship  
Tuesday, November 3rd: 11AM-1PM 
MSU 250 

KU's Military & Veteran Services team proudly invites you to join an interactive panel of business leaders with experience building and scaling their business, creating and expanding networks of businesses, non-profits, and public entities that serve as an ecosystem of support for veteran entrepreneurs and professionals.  Lunch from Mission BBQ will be provided, sponsored by First Commonwealth Credit Union.

Click here to RSVP on Engage!

Spotlight on Mental Health Expo 
Co-Sponsored with Health & Wellness, Women’s & LGBTQ+ Resource Centers, Military & Veterans Services 
Tues. November 10 | MSU 218 

Phenomenal Mental Health Speaker, Resource Fair, Documentary and Panel discussion with on veterans and others struggling with PTS/TBI and innovative treatment and resources that are helping them to heal.  This is one of the biggest events of the year.  Please plan on attending and supporting when your schedule permits.  

Care Package Preparation  
Thursday, November 12th: 11am-1pm, 5-6pm 
MSU 312 

KU will be collecting items throughout October for care packages that we will be sending to deployed servicemembers.  Volunteers and team members will assemble care package on this day. 

Contact veterans@kutztown.edu if you'd like to volunteer to pack care packages.

Indigenous Showcase Featuring Expert Speaker on the Navaho Code-talkers  
Monday, November 16th | MSU 218

KU’s Multicultural Center will host the annual Indigenous Showcase, an amazing opportunity for the KU community to discover and explore Indigenous communities and history.  In partnership with M&VS, an expert on the WWII US Service-members, the Navaho Code-talkers will be presenting information on their powerful contribution to the Allied victory against Axis Powers. 

Military Appreciation Football Game
Saturday, November 7th | 12pm | Andre Reed Stadium

Join us as the Golden Bear community honors and celebrates our military service members and veterans through a range of activities including the living statue and annual presentation of the Veteran Alumni Spirit Award. 

Flag Raising & Lowering Ceremony
Wednesday, November 11th | MSU Flagpole, Outside Starbucks

KU's ROTC and Student Veterans Association will raise and lower the flags on Veterans Day at 8AM and 4:30PM, respectively, at the MSU flag outside Starbucks. Please join us.

R.E.D. Friday Group Photo
Friday, November 13th | 12pm | MSU Flagpole, Outside Starbucks

Thank you, Golden Bear community, for your enthusiastic support of our Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D.) button sales and Care Package donation drive. Please wear your buttons on Friday, November 13^th when we as a community will stand in solidarity with our deployed students and community members. Please also join us for a group picture at 12PM at the MSU Flag outside Starbucks. 

Bears At Night: MRE Cooking Challenge
Friday, November 13th | 7pm | South Dining Hall

The Golden Bear community is invited to get a literal taste of the military life! Teams of students will assemble new culinary creations using only the content of a few military Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)! A panel of experts will rate them (Chopped style). The winning team will receive a special prize and bragging rights! Free (non-MRE) snacks and other activities will be provided. RSVP via Engage.