The 91²Ö¿â community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day. (Note: 91²Ö¿â and many other universities hold services on the day preceding Veterans Day as the university is closed for the federal holiday.)
91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon welcomed those in attendance to the program titled “Honoring All Those Who Serve,†which included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from 91²Ö¿â’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs. Tim Coyne, senior business manager for 91²Ö¿â’s Division of Student Affairs, served as bugler while the national anthem was performed by student Elyse McCullough.
Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and associate dean of academic affairs for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 91²Ö¿â, served as emcee.
N. J. Akbar, Ph.D., who served in the U.S. Army and is currently the associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at 91²Ö¿â, delivered the keynote address to several hundred people in attendance.
Visit 91²Ö¿â's Center for Adult and Veteran Services to learn more about how the university supports veterans.
Earlier this year, 91²Ö¿â exemplified its leadership in its mission to support students as the Kent Campus was designated a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year, earning a Gold award. In addition, 91²Ö¿â at Trumbull earned a Silver award.