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Students at Lakeview Elementary decorated the school to celebrate veterans for Veterans Day in 2021. Stars and stripes adorned the windows to show support for those who have served. Credit: VFW Post 5470 – Whitewater

Six ways to celebrate veterans

Aliza Kaiser, Assistant Community Editor November 13, 2023

Every year on November 11, banks, post offices, other federal buildings, and some schools close to honor those who have served. But how can you observe Veterans Day? This year, there are over 18.5 million...

Mark Zimmerman, president of the Student Veteran Alliance, takes a moment of silence before sharing his story of being in the service and how resiliency was the key both during his time overseas as well as adapting to life back at home during the Veteran’s Day Assembly held in the UC Old Ballroom on Nov. 11, 2022.

Rebuilding support for our veterans

Alicia Dougherty, Campus News Editor November 14, 2022

Veteran’s Day is a day for honoring those who have served and continue to serve our country. Part of honoring is giving support to veterans that seek out higher education after service. This is crucial...

Army ROTC Cadet Conner Young

How do you honor Veterans on Veterans Day?

November 13, 2022

To honor a veteran on veterans' day is simple. When you see one, thank them. This small deed can go a long way. Reach out to family members that served and thank them. Reach out to a neighbor that may...

Amy Moore, Veterans Benefits Coordinator, shares a poem about the daily life of veterans returning home from the service as well as the struggles of adapting to civilian lifestyles during the Veteran’s Day Assembly held in the UC Old Ballroom on Nov. 11, 2022.

Honoring Warhawk veterans

Katie Popp, Assistant Campus News Editor November 13, 2022

The National Flag and State flags are proudly waved by service members during the Warhawks Football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

How to celebrate Veterans Day

Felicity Knabenbauer, Lifestyle Editor November 7, 2021

Although Veterans Day has been celebrated in this country for over a hundred years, many still do not fully understand or know how to appreciate this monumental day properly and the veterans who take part...

Veterans Day vacation

Veterans Day vacation

Aaron Holliday, Graphic Designer November 7, 2021

UW-Whitewater professor and author on “learning to stay” Erin Celello

Honoring veterans the Whitewater way

Matt Ellis, Arts and Rec Editor November 8, 2020

Veteran's Day is a time to remember those who have honorably served in the active military, naval or air service, as well as those who still serve the country today. While many young people learn about...

Veterans and Service Members Organization

A benefit for veterans

Bradley Burt, Journalist November 8, 2020

While some on campus may not know Amy Moore, veterans certainly do. Moore is the UW-Whitewater veteran benefits coordinator. She helps students navigate the complex paperwork and processes required for...

Culvers celebrates Veteran’s Day

Danny Grisanzio, Assistant News Editor November 11, 2019

The Whitewater Culvers celebrated Veteran’s Day early on Nov. 4 by raising funds for VetsRoll, an organization that transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to remember and honor their fallen friends. Eleven...

Whitewater celebrates Veteran’s Day

Brayden Lantta, Staff Reporter November 4, 2019

UW-W does its part to honor and support those students and staff, both former and present, who have taken on the duty of serving their country. UW-W will host many Veteran’s Day events on Monday, Nov....

A military color gaurd stands to honor their service on Friday Nov. 11. The celebration invited veterans from on and off campus.

Military veterans honored in campus ceremony

Hailee Jenson, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

Veterans, students and community members gathered in the University Center Hamilton Room on Friday Nov, 11 to celebrate a day that Chancellor Beverly Kopper called one of the most humbling and inspiring...

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