HR Question of the Week: What is the date of this year’s Veterans Day recognition ceremony?

You are invited to attend and honor America’s veterans at this year’s Veterans Day program, “Honoring All Who Serve,” on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.

The outdoor program will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Kent State University’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs, remarks from Kent State President Beverly Warren and guest speakers. All are invited to join together to pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation is extended to Kent State faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military.

A reception in the Kent Student Center Kiva lobby will follow the brief program. In the event of inclement weather, the rain location will be the Kent Student Center Kiva.

POSTED: Thursday, October 6, 2016 10:23 PM
UPDATED: Thursday, March 28, 2024 04:12 PM

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