MILWAUKEE_The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will honor veterans over the course of the week leading into Veterans Day, with events scheduled from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11.
“A lot of these events, like the Veterans Ball and the brunch, go back to military traditions,” said Mathew Armstrong, associate marketing specialist for UWM’s Military and Veterans Resource Center. “This is a way for veterans to see those familiar traditions on campus.”
UWM has a strong tradition of serving veterans. More veterans attend UWM than any other four-year college in the six-state region.
Some highlights of Veterans Week include:
Milwaukee Veterans Ball
Friday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
The third annual Milwaukee Veterans Ball honors all who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Current and former service members from all branches of the military will gather for a night of ceremony, cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent auction.
This event is open to the public and is an opportunity for members of the community to show their support for veterans.
Last year’s ball attracted 275 attendees. This year, about 350 are expected.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/VetBallMKE/.
Serving Those Who Served Military and Veterans Brunch
Monday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UWM Student Union Ballroom.
Campus and community leaders dish out food during the fourth annual Serving Those Who Served Military and Veterans Brunch in cooperation with the UWM Student Veterans of America. Brunch is complimentary and open to military service members, veterans and the campus community. About 140 people came to the brunch last year.
Those serving food this year include Chancellor Mark Mone, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee VA Regional Benefit Office Director Duane Honeycutt and Milwaukee VA Medical Center Director Daniel Zomchek.
“Dear Veteran”
Monday, Nov. 7, through Thursday, Nov. 11 at the Student Union Concourse.
Civilians will have an opportunity to write their wishes and prayers for veterans in this public art project. The completed project will be displayed in MAVRC through November.
Tracings: Connecting Civilians and Veterans
Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
In both of these interactive performances, audience members will recite excerpts from interviews with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. Civilians and veterans will have the opportunity to talk about military service, going to war, returning home and the personal costs of war.
MAVRC Open House
Friday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the MAVRC office in the Student Union, Room WG-99
Observe Veterans Day by meeting student veterans and learning about veterans services, programs and events. Starbucks coffee and bakery will be available in the morning. Soda and sandwiches will be offered in the afternoon.
Media members are invited to attend any of the listed events.
More information about the week’s activities is available at the Milwaukee Veterans Week website.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jayne Holland, 414-229-7211, hollan38@uwm.edu, or Mathew Armstrong, 414-229-7211, armstr66@uwm.edu.
About UWM
Recognized as one of the nation’s 115 top research universities, UW-Milwaukee provides a world-class education to 26,000 students from 81 countries. Its 14 schools and colleges include Wisconsin’s only schools of architecture, freshwater sciences and public health, and it is a leading educator of nurses and teachers. UW-Milwaukee partners with leading companies to conduct joint research, offer student internships and serve as an economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin. The Princeton Review named UW-Milwaukee a 2017 “Best Midwestern” university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews, as well as a top “Green College.”