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Programs<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

The Military and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC) annually serves over 1,000 UWM military-related students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAVRC offers a safe, supportive environment for UW-Milwaukee\u2019s current and former service members and their dependents to ensure a successful transition from military life to college, academic success, and career achievement. MAVRC achieves this through a variety of events and programs throughout the academic year, including workshops, support groups, networking opportunities, academic advising, and career planning sessions. These initiatives are designed to address the unique needs of military-related students and help them thrive in their educational and professional pursuits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Signature Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Military Graduation Ceremony<\/div>
The military graduation ceremony is designed specifically for all military-related students: active duty, Guard, Reservists, and Veterans as well as graduating spouses and children of military service members. This event features guest speakers and a reception. Veterans and service members receive a UWM Branch of Service graduation stole and a red, white, and blue honor cord. Spouses and children of military service members receive red, white, and blue honor cords presented by their service member.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Military and Veterans Ball<\/div>
Kicking off Veteran\u2019s Week, the Military and Veterans Ball is a yearly highlight for our military campus community. This formal gala features a wonderful evening of celebration, camaraderie, and connection for our military-related community featuring a plated dinner, guest speakers, and dancing. This event is sponsored by local businesses and is FREE to UWM military-related students and a guest. There is also a reduced rate for service members.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Serving Those Who Served<\/div>
During Veterans Week every November, UWM staff serve brunch to veterans who are studying or working at UWM, UWM veteran alumni, veterans in the local community and current service members. This buffet-style brunch is one of the ways UWM honors our veteran and military service members.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n

There are no upcoming events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n