Honoring our veterans

University Veterans Services proudly commemorated Veterans Day with a week of events celebrating our campus military community. The observance began at the Salute to Service football game, where the University of Minnesota Student Veterans Association (SVAM) hosted a tailgate before being recognized on the field alongside President Cunningham.

The celebration continued with the 16th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event—an opportunity for the University to honor and thank the veteran and military-connected members of our campus community for their service and contributions—and concluded with the installation of a Field of Flags on the Coffman Memorial Union lawn for Veterans Day. Featuring 524 American flags—one for each student veteran on the Twin Cities campus—this powerful display served as a visible reminder of the dedication, service, and sacrifice of our veterans and their families.

 

The 16th annual Veterans Appreciation Event

Come celebrate our veterans with the 16th annual Veterans Appreciation Event Thursday, November 6, in the Great Hall in Coffman from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public! The event will feature food and refreshments, a military history exhibit by UMN Archives, and more. Visit the Veterans Appreciation Event webpage to learn more about the event.

14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event

Please join University Veterans Services in honoring the military veterans of our campus community at our 14th annual Veterans Appreciation Event! This year's event will feature a military history exhibit from University Archives, interactive military gear displays, games, and free food!

We are still collecting virtual thank you notes for the event! Please take a minute to express your gratitude for a military-affiliated student, colleague, friend, or loved one. These notes will be projected on a screen during the event. To honor the privacy of others, names and identifying information will be removed from submissions prior to sharing these words of gratitude at the event. Please submit your note by Tuesday, November 7.

14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event
Thursday, November 9, 2023
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
No RSVP Required

Veterans Appreciation

Please join us to celebrate Veterans Day at the 14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event (click the link to add the event to your Google calendar)! This event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us for pizza, entertainment, and a community partner information fair. 

Please also consider filling out a thank you note for a military-affiliated student, colleague, friend, or a loved one. These notes will be projected on a screen during the event. To honor the privacy of others, names and identifying information will be removed from submissions prior to sharing these words of gratitude at the event. Please submit your note by Friday, November 3.

14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event
Thursday, November 9, 2023
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
No RSVP Required

2023 Tillman Scholars

We’re proud to announce that a University of Minnesota doctoral student, Timothy Usset, has been selected as a member of the Tillman Scholar class of 2023. The Pat Tillman Foundation receives thousands of applications each year, and they select 60 military service members, veterans, and spouses globally from that pool to receive their academic scholarship. An applicant must demonstrate a passion for education, an unwavering commitment to making an impact, and dedication to service beyond self.

Timothy is currently pursuing his doctorate in Health Services Research Policy and Administration through the School of Public Health. His work focuses on the care and prevention of moral injury in service members, veterans, and healthcare workers. His selection into this network of scholars is truly impressive and well-deserved. Congratulations, Timothy!