In honor of Veterans Day that occurs on November 11, CSU’s Adult Learner & Veteran Services has dedicated November 4-11, 2023 to our #CSUVeterans. During this week, we will honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States, with a special appreciation for the #CSUVeterans in our staff, faculty, student body, and alumni.
“I firmly believe that at the very core of our success – is our greater campus community believing in and demonstrating the value that student veterans bring to CSU. If you have not heard me say it before, know that the student veterans on our campus today will one day be referred to as the next greatest generation!!“
-Marc Barker
CSU’s Safety and Risk Services and Chief Resilience Officer
Join us!
| 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST | Fall Clean Up! Fall Clean Up is an opportunity for CSU students & staff to help Fort Collins neighbors in need. Join the ALVS as we kick-off Veterans Week by assisting elderly and/or physically limited neighbors in the Fort Collins area with outdoor yard work (raking leaves, trimming bushes, cleaning gutters, etc.) that they cannot complete themselves and cannot afford to pay someone to do. This program helps facilitate positive relations between the long-term residents in Fort Collins and CSU students and staff, while also helping the neighbors to maintain their properties and get their homes ready for the fall/winter seasons. Families, Partners, & Kids are all welcome to join us! We’ll reach out with more information if you plan on joining us! |
| 7:00 – 11:00 PM MST | 6th Annual ALVS Military & Veteran Appreciation Ball
The Adult Learner & Veteran Services Office invites you to attend our 6th annual Military, Veteran, & Adult Learner Appreciation Ball. You’ll hear this event sometimes referred to as Adult Prom. ALVS is looking forward to celebrating with all of our community in the Lory Student Center Ballroom. Dinner will be included and a cash bar will be available. Due to limited seating, an RSVP for this event is required. |
Lory Student Center Ballroom (3rd Floor) |
| 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MST |
Veterans Writing Workshop Showcase & 2nd Edition of Charlie Mike: An Anthology of Military Life Release Event
Join us to pick up a free copy of the 2nd Edition of Charlie Mike: An Anthology of Military Life and to hear our authors from CSU’s Veterans Writing Workshop read selected pieces from the text, and share their own writing! This event will be taking place at Avogadro’s Number in their stage and music room, a perfect venue with food (provided) and drinks (cash bar) available in-house. If you are interested in reading your writing in a public forum, get in touch with the workshop facilitator, Ross Atkinson, as soon as possible after “Writing with Veterans” to reserve your spot. Ross can be reached by email at: ross.atkinson@colostate.edu. |
Avogadro’s Number
605 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
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| 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MST |
Puentes | Bridges @ the Veterans Writing Workshop Showcase & 2nd Edition of Charlie Mike: An Anthology of Military Life Release Event
Puentes/Bridges is a monthly gathering space for latinx/e and BIPOC nontraditional students, including but not limited to adult learners, student parents, student veterans, and transfer students, to be in community with one another on CSU’s Campus. Through peer-to-peer mentorship and community building, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and support for our students with intersecting identities. This month’s meeting will be taking place at the Veterans Writing Workshop Showcase. We will be listening to military-connected individuals share their own stories. This event will be taking place at Avogadro’s Number in their stage and music room, a perfect venue with food (provided) and drinks (cash bar) available in-house. If you are interested in reading your writing in a public forum, get in touch with the workshop facilitator, Ross Atkinson, as soon as possible after “Writing with Veterans” to reserve your spot. Ross can be reached by email at: ross.atkinson@colostate.edu. |
Avogadro’s Number
605 S Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
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| 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM MST |
ALVS Guided Tours
In addition to our events, we would like to invite you to tour our new home during Veterans Week! For those curious to know what the new ALVS looks like, we are offering tours of our new space that are 15 minutes and are limited to the first 10 people who sign up per time slot.
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Room 282, Lory Student Center |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM MST |
Indigenous Educational Experiences and Survey Research
Join CSU’s Adult Learner & Veteran Services (ALVS), the Native American Cultural Center (NACC), and Ram Events as we listen to Dr. Jameson Lopez as he describes his previous research through the lens of his personal educational stories as a Native American veteran, and what it means to be a successful Indigenous college student.
In his most recent research, he further explores the relationships among Kwanamii (warrior spirit), nation-building, and postsecondary education. This research challenges us to look at educational outcomes based on the values of community, and argues that these value-based outcomes are likely better measurements of educational achievement than other mainstream educational achievement metrics.
This is a hybrid event, and lunch will be provided in the Lory Student Center in Longs Peak, Room 302.
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Longs Peak Room 302, Lory Student Center |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM |
Bowling with CSU’s Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Strike up some fun with fellow student veterans and their families at CSU at Chipper Lanes!
Join us for a night of bowling on November 9th from 4-6pm. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual bowler, this event is a great time to meet up and socialize with your community here at CSU. Join us to enjoy a night of competition, camaraderie , and meeting new friends. Mark your calendars for a memorable evening filled with strikes, spares, and good company. Families, friends, and community members are welcome to join! See you at the lanes!
NOTE: The time for this event has been updated from 6-8 PM to 4-6 PM.
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Chipper’s Lanes
830 North College Ave | Fort Collins, CO 80524 |
| 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM MST |
National Roll Call
This is a drop-by event. National Roll Call pays tribute to our American military service members and civilians who have made the ultimate sacrifice over the past two decades during the Global War on Terror.
Held each year on Veterans Day, National Roll Call is an opportunity for the campus and local community to participate and show their commitment and support for these fallen heroes. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to volunteer as a reader.
Volunteer to read by RSVPing.
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Lory Student Center Plaza (East Side)
If you’re interested in reading names, please sign up for a time here. |
| 1:00 – 5:00 PM MST |
Military Appreciation Tailgate
Celebrate Military Appreciation Day with the ALVS! Join our tailgate to engage with other veteran alumni, current student veterans, and many others passionate about our veteran community on campus. Food and drinks will be provided.
Military Appreciation Day @ CSU vs. San Diego State Game: 5:00 PM Kick Off @ Canvas Stadium
Complimentary football tickets will be provided for those whom register for the tailgate and game. Ticket pick up will be at the tailgate. Attendees are responsible for their own parking. Learn more about single game parking or consider using Transfort.
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IM Fields in the Northeast Corner |
