Veterans Week Celebration
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is proud to host the 2024 Veterans Week celebration.
This annual event features a week of programming that educates and celebrates the experiences and sacrifice of those who have served our country. All events are free and are open to the entire university community and to the general public unless otherwise noted. We encourage you to attend as many of these events as you can.
If you have any questions about this year’s events, please email Philip Larson, program director for U-M Veteran and Military Services, at pnlarson@umich.edu.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 am - 11:30 am: Military-connected Family Student Panel - Livestream on Zoom
While there is general support for those serving in the military and military veterans, their 2.8 million family members are often overlooked.
More than 600 students studying at UM-Ann Arbor have parents or spouses who are serving or have served in the U.S. military. Hear how they overcame obstacles, supported their family members, and learned from their experiences of frequent moves, living on military bases, and traveling across the U.S. and the globe.
They are a resilient and determined part of our military-connected student family and they bring a lot to campus. Come and hear their stories!
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Vietnam Veterans Panel - Livestream on Zoom
This is a chance to hear Vietnam veterans talk about their experiences during that controversial war and how they were treated when they returned home. Their remarkable stories of service, sacrifice, and perseverance will change how you look at the Vietnam War and the men and women who served there.
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Global War on Terror Veterans Panel - Livestream on Zoom
The time period from the moment on Sept. 11, 2001, when the U.S. was attacked to the present day has been defined as a global war on terror. Unlike previous wars and conflicts, and much like the Cold War of the last century, this war’s boundaries, objectives, end, and even enemies have been elusive to pin down. It has resulted in two wars, many smaller conflicts, and many lives lost. In this panel, we hear from the men and women who have served during this era.
