Issue 60 | 11/08/24
Veterans Week Special Edition!
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Hello, I’m Dr. Mia Garcia-Hills, Director of UIC’s office of Student Veterans Affairs. I am the daughter of a Korean War Veteran, the niece of a World War II Veteran and the proud aunt of two generations of Army and Air Force service members. I graduated from UIC in 2001 and am grateful for the opportunity to give back to the University that helped make my college dream a reality.
We are very excited to share the events planned for UIC’s 2024 Veterans Week. Students completed a survey at the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester that indicated an interest in science, history, art, mental health support, career preparation, VA Home Loan information, and more opportunities to socialize. We heard you and incorporated that feedback into our events.
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Through November 16, 2024, Student Veterans Affairs invites the UIC community to celebrate the contributions of our UIC veterans with various events and programs.
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Homecoming Lighting of the Flame
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| Annual Ceremonial Flag-raising |
| Pre-Game Salute at Women’s Basketball
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*Currently enrolled UIC students may receive one free entry to all regular-season, home UIC Athletics competitions. UIC Athletics has partnered with Vet Tix, so Veterans can obtain additional free tickets by creating a Vet Tix account.
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| National Veterans Art Museum Second Saturday |
Join the National Veterans Art Museum for a day of arts-making with US Air Force Veteran and Artist Steven Luu.
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| Artist Talk with Ned B. Ricks |
Veteran Army Major and author Ned Ricks will speak about his tour of duty in Vietnam. This event is free and open to the public.
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| Pat Tillman Foundation - Scholarship Information Session & Leadership Workshop |
The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers.
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| VITAL - VA Home Loan and Realtor/UIC Business Major Damian Garcia |
VA representatives Thomas McInerney and Jorge Grango will be on campus providing insight on different types of benefits and services such as VA home loan and more. Damian Garcia is a U.S. Army disabled Veteran and full-time UIC student. He is committed to providing comprehensive support to veterans navigating the home buying process.
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| Interviews and Salary Negotiation |
Refresh your interview skills while learning more about presenting your previous service and work experience to potential employers.
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| Team Navy will face off against Team Marines in the Championship round.
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| Men's Basketball vs. Saint Mary's (Minnesota)
Half-Time Veteran Salute |
Salute Navy Veteran and Entrepreneurship major, Fabian Reyes, during half-time while cheering on our Flames!
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Visit Us
The Císar Student Veterans Center (CSVC) is located on the second floor of Student Center East (SCE) room 248. Go through the Inner Circle food court, turn right (west) at the entrance to the Wellness Center, go past the Wellness Center front desk down the hall through the Commuter Student Resource Center, and you will see the CSVC entrance on the back wall.
Check out this step-by-step guide to the center: VIDEO
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