Veterans Day Mass and Refreshments

Monday November 11th
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Refreshments to follow

 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park Ceremony

University of Dayton ROTC will take part in the presentation of the colors and will sign a proclamation to help maintain the park.

Monday November 11th
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park on Patterson and Stewart

Paid Marksmanship Medical Study at WPAFB

Summary:  This study examines how much marksmanship performance is degraded after the administration of an FDA-approved eye drop that constricts the pupil and impacts focus. Volunteers will use an indoor simulated marksmanship trainer with simulated recoil (no live fire). Eye drops will be administered once on the last day of participation. Location:  Naval Medical Research UnitÔÇÉDayton, Building 851, WrightÔÇÉPatterson AFB, OH.  Time:  Four consecutive days - Approximately 2 hrs per day Eligibility Criteria:  · Firearms experience · 20/20 vision or corrected to 20/20 with glasses or corrective surgery -No contact lenses · Open to subjects ages 22-40 Compensation:  Volunteers will be compensated $375.00 for full completion Contact Information: Interested volunteers should contact Bernadette McCann at mary.mccann.3.ctr@us.af.mil or 937-713-1695; or Dr. Micah Kinney at  micah.kinney@us.af.mil or 937ÔÇÉ938ÔÇÉ3932.

$$$ Local Veterans Day Discounts $$$

Locations include: Applebee's, Bob Evans, Bonefish Grill, Carabba's, City Barbeque, Logan's Roadhouse, O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, Panera Bread, Pilot Flying J, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, and many more. Please check out the link for more details about specific participating locations  https://www.dayton.com/places/restaurant/free-veterans-day-meals-which-local-restaurants-are-offering-special-deals/XvznUXa42GQCaHruRu3qBK/

Research Survey about Veteran Identity Disclosure

Dr. Adrienne Blackwell-Starnes and is an assistant professor from the English and Modern Languages at Lamar University, located in Beaumont Texas. She invites student veterans to participate in her research study about veteran identity disclosure on campus and in the workplace.

Participants will complete a survey that aims to determine what factors play a role in veteran disclosure of their status on campus and in the workplace. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Participants must be over the age of 18 and have served in the U.S. Military at least through Week 1 of basic training. Participants will first be asked some background questions about their military experiences and then will be asked to answer a series of questions about their disclosure of their military identity on campus, in the workplace, or both. The survey has been approved by the Lamar University Institutional Review Board and determined to be of minimal risk to participants. Additionally, participants will have the option to opt out of individual questions as they choose.

Those who choose to participate may access the survey at https://lamaruniv.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SMu0fqoxoAjomF?RID=MLRP_2f1T53PsgwGpg7b&Q_CHL=email Feel free to contact Dr. Blackwell-Starnes at (409) 880-8589 or ablackwellst@lamar.edu with any questions.

ROTC Providing Donuts and Coffee to Honor Vets

The ROTC will be providing donuts and coffee to spread awareness of our vets

Monday November 11th
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (give or take until they're all gone)
Kennedy Union, outside by the Fountain

SVA Meeting, Elections, and Lunch

The SVA will meet over lunch to discuss officer elections, a new logo, and events for the upcoming semester. Lunch provided to students by the SVA.

Thursday November 21st
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Roesch Library, Ground Floor, Room 020 "Team Space"

Don't Forget to Submit Your UD Semesterly Request for VA Certification

After November 13th you can submit your Request for VA Certification Google Form to Veteran Services once you've selected classes and set your schedule for Spring '20 semester.  Any students using federal GI Bill benefits (Chapters 1606, 30, 31, 33, and 35) must submit this form.  If you have already used GI Bill benefits at UD this will be step 4 here https://udayton.edu/fss/your_veteran_services/apply_for_benefits.php

Meet the New VA Work-Study Student Employees

The MVPS office is happy to welcome Samantha Clark, Zachary James, and Ian Robinson to the team.  How a question about VA benefits that you want to ask a student peer? Feel free to come introduce yourself to them and ask them questions.  You may find them temporarily working on the Ground Floor of Roesch near The Blend in the library area, or come directly to the MVPS Director's office in Roesch 022 and he'll help you find them.  If you are interested in applying for VA Work-Study stipend for Fall 20' please contact Samuel Surowitz at 937-229-5540 or email ssurowitz1@udayton.edu.

Samantha served in the Air Force from 2013 to 2018 as a dental assistant at Rammstein Air Base, Germany and Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she is currently pursuing her degree in Computer Science. Samantha is married with two German shepherds and enjoys hiking, dog training, and gardening.

Zach served in the Marine Corps from 2006-2010 as a Counter Battery Radar Operator for Field Artillery. He is from the Dayton area and is pursuing a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice. Zach is married and during his free time he enjoys spending time with family and watching the Reds and UD basketball. 

Ian Robinson served in the Navy from 2012-2019 as a Signals Analyst. His first duty station was onboard the Destroyer class warship  USS Lassen out of Yokosuka, Japan. From Japan he would go on to do one final tour in Washington D.C. before separating from the military. He would go on to transfer to the University of Dayton with the intention of earning a B.S. in Psychology. However, the most important thing Ian would like everyone to know is that he is a fan of the world’s greatest team: The Pittsburgh Steelers (This statement not endorsed by UD or the MVPS office!)