events page<\/a>. Here are some of the highlights:<\/p>\nMilitary and Veterans Ball, Nov. 8<\/h3>\n
The sixth annual Military and Veterans Ball will take place Friday, Nov. 8, at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center downtown from 6 to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Military and Veterans Resource Center open house, Nov. 11<\/h3>\n
To celebrate the seventh anniversary of its opening, the Military and Veterans Resource Center will hold an open house Monday, Nov. 11. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., appetizers, beverages and drawings for prizes will be offered in the Student Union room WG99.<\/p>\n
Guest speaker Jeff Sheng, Nov. 12<\/h3>\n
From 2 to 4 p.m., artist and photographer Jeff Sheng will present \u201cA Life Worth Living\u201d in the Alumni Fireside Lounge. He will exhibit his photo series on transgender military members and their experiences.<\/p>\n
Mobile Vet Center, Nov. 12-14<\/h3>\n
The center will be on campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering counseling, outreach and referral services to help veterans and their families successfully make post-war readjustments to civilian life.<\/p>\n
Women Veterans Evening of Wine and Chocolate, Nov. 13<\/h3>\n
The Military and Veterans Resource Center welcome female veterans for an evening of food, music, beverages and chocolate.<\/p>\n
Serving Those Who Serve, Nov. 14<\/h3>\n
Leaders from UWM and the community will give back to veterans and current service members by serving them a free brunch on Thursday morning in the Union.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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