ASU honors military during Salute to Service week

November 05, 2013

University salutes military, veterans Nov. 9-16

As a thank you to the brave men and women who proudly serve our country, Arizona State University is hosting a weeklong Salute to Service, in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 9-16, on all ASU campuses.

Salute to Service is just one of many events that take place throughout the year so that the ASU community can honor U.S. servicemen and women.

ASU has made a strong commitment to veteran success in education. For the fifth consecutive year, ASU was named a Military Friendly School for 2014 by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are leaders in providing educational support benefits and paths to success for military veterans.

Together with the Pat Tillman Veterans Center, Arizona State University works hard to ensure student veterans receive the proper support they need to transition into a university atmosphere and civilian life.

Salute to Service events will include panel discussions, athletic and cultural events, museum exhibits, and faculty and staff training seminars and activities. Tickets for the athletic events can be purchased online.

Below are just a few of the activities:

Women’s Basketball Game – Military Appreciation
4 p.m., Nov. 9
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe campus

Veteran’s Day Weekend Traditional Pow Wow
11 a.m., Nov. 9
Fletcher Library, West campus

News 21 Veterans Investigation Forum
7 p.m., Nov. 12
Cronkite, Downtown Phoenix campus

ASU Faculty and Staff Veteran Panel Discussion
9 a.m., Nov. 13
Student Union, Polytechnic campus

ASU Alumni Association Veteran’s Chapter Reception
5 p.m., Nov. 15
Wells Fargo Arena, Tempe campus

Men's Basketball Game - Military Appreciation
7 p.m., Nov. 15
Wells Fargo Arena

Sun Devil Football – Salute to Service
TBA, Nov. 16
Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe campus

For a complete list of events, visit the Pat Tillman Veterans Center website.

For more information on ASU's programs and services for veteran students, visit students.asu.edu/military or call Christian Rauschenbach, program manager for ASU Veterans Services, at 480-965-3115.