The Veteran

October 2023 Newsletter

Hello everyone and welcome to Fall 2023!  For those I haven't met, I'm Ron Mansolilli, the Director of the Veterans Resource Center. The term is already off to a quick start and at the VRC, we are excited and ready to support our new and returning Veteran & military-affiliated students!

I want to express my gratitude for everyone's patience with the VRC closures this Summer. What started as a 3 – 4 week project, turned into almost 3 1/2 months.  However, the result has been overwhelmingly positive and we look forward to showing off our renovated space. The goal is to make our community feel valued and welcome at PSU, and we are well on our way with more to come!

Lastly, we have lots of great events and programming coming up for the rest of the term, including Veteran's Day, Coffee-talk themed events, and Viking Vet Fitness to name a few.  We hope you'll join us!  

Senator Wyden's office is hiring a VA work study to join his Portland team! To qualify, work studies must be proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, Google docs, as well as have excellent written, verbal communication, and customer service skills. Applicants must be receiving VA educational benefits, and be in good academic & disciplinary standing.

Click Sen. Wyden Work Study button  below for more details and application! 

Looking for work this term? Want to give back to the Veteran and Veteran-Affiliated Community? Here's your chance while earning tax-exempt pay!

VetCert is looking for VA Work Study students to assist Veterans and dependents with questions via email, phone, and in-person.

Click the VetCert Job Ad below for more details and to learn how to apply!

Want to get involved with the Veteran community at PSU? Become a VRC Advisory Board Member! On the second Friday of each month, the board meets to help advise, recommend actions, and vote on matters related to the VRC and those we serve. All PSU community members are welcome!

Along with becoming a voting board member, the VRC Advisory board will also be holding elections for chaired positions, including President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Communications Officer this November!

We are kicking off our weekly Wednesday coffee social, CoffeeTalk! Meet fellow veterans, veteran-affiliated folk, and other PSU students. Play a game, chat, and have a free hot beverage on us! Whether you like coffee, tee, or hot chocolate, there will be something warm to enjoy while getting to know the VRC, our staff, and your fellow classmates.

31 Oct: Halloween-themed Coffee Talk

6 - 9 Nov: Veteran's Day Week Events

22 Nov: Friendsgiving Potluck

28 Nov: Giving Tuesday

5 Dec: Holiday Farewell and Send-off

We're back to normal operations! Come visit us down in SMSU 018 from Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM! We appreciate everyone's patience with the construction over the summer, and look forward to getting back to normal!

We're almost there!  Drop by to view the space and get a personalized tour. Once all the finishing touches are in place, our newsletter subscribers will be the first to know about our opening and process for sign-ups!