Veterans Appreciation Week

Veteran Spotlight

• Student veterans and their stories will be featured on NEST’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

Veterans Appreciation Week Kick-Off

Multiple Campus Locations – 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• “UNG Loves Our Vets” stickers will be available for faculty, staff, and students to wear to show support and appreciation for student veterans. Free coffee and breakfast will be provided while supplies last.
  • Cumming Campus, Lobby
  • Dahlonega Campus, Hoag Patio
  • Gainesville Campus, Student Center Lobby
  • Oconee Campus, Student Resource Center Atrium

Visit with the VA

Oconee Campus Student Resource Center Atrium – 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

• A representative from Veterans Affairs will be on campus to answer questions regarding VA benefits. Military-connected students, faculty, and staff are invited.

Veteran Spotlight

• Student veterans and their stories will be featured on NEST’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

Proud to be First Celebration - Cumming Campus

Cumming Campus Room 125 – 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

• All veterans who are first-generation college students are invited to the Proud to be First Celebration event. Learn more about the Cumming Campus Proud to be First Celebration in UNG Connect or contact Jennifer.Herring@ung.edu for more information. Sponsored by: UNG GEN 1

Green Zone Training

Virtual via Zoom – 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Increase your knowledge of military terms and enhance your understanding of the challenges veterans face transitioning from the military to college. All UNG Faculty and Staff are invited to attend. Reserve your spot today! Learn more about our Green Zone program.

Proud to be First Celebration - Dahlonega Campus

Dahlonega Campus Dining Banquet Hall – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• All veterans who are first-generation college students are invited to attend the Proud to be First Celebration event. Learn more about the Dahlonega Campus Proud to be First Celebration in UNG Connect or contact Jennifer.Herring@ung.edu for more information. Sponsored by: UNG GEN 1

Veteran Spotlight

• Student veterans and their stories will be featured on NEST’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

Visit with the VA

Multiple Campus Locations – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• A representative from Veterans Affairs will be on campus to answer questions regarding VA benefits. Military-connected students, faculty, and staff are invited.
  • Dahlonega Campus, Hoag 319, Veterans Resource Lounge
  • Gainesville Campus, Dunlap/Mathis 119, Veterans Resource Lounge

Proud to be First Celebration - Blue Ridge Campus

Blue Ridge Campus Lobby  – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• All veterans who are first-generation college students are invited to the Proud to be First Celebration event. Learn more about the Blue Ridge Campus Proud to be First Celebration in UNG Connect or contact Jennifer.Herring@ung.edu for more information. Sponsored by: UNG GEN 1

Proud to be First Celebration - Oconee Campus

Oconee Campus SRC 522  – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• All veterans who are first-generation college students are invited to the Proud to be First Celebration event. Learn more about the Oconee Campus Proud to be First Celebration in UNG Connect or contact Jennifer.Herring@ung.edu for more information. Sponsored by: UNG GEN 1

Veteran Spotlight

• Student veterans and their stories will be featured on NEST’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

Gym Class Heroes Dodgeball

Gainesville Campus Hugh Mills Physical Education Center – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Student Veterans of North Georgia are hosting a friendly dodgeball game to promote health and fun activities during Veterans Appreciation Week. All UNG students, faculty, and staff are invited. No pre-registration is required. Snacks and drinks will be provided while supplies last. Learn more about the Gym Class Heroes Dodgeball event in UNG Connect. Sponsored by: Student Veterans of North Georgia

United States Marine Corps Birthday

Dahlonega Campus Pennington Military Leadership Center – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• The United States Marine Corps will celebrate the 247th year since its establishment on November 10, 1775.  To help the Marine Corps celebrate, all faculty, staff, students, active military, military veterans, and the general public are invited to attend a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, hear the Golden Eagle Band play the Marine’s Hymn, and enjoy the fellowship of Marines and their citizen supporters.  Sponsored by:  UNG Office of Leadership and Global Engagement

Veteran Spotlight

• Student veterans and their stories will be featured on NEST’s Instagram and Facebook pages.

National Roll Call

Gainesville Campus Performing Arts Center – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• The annual National Roll Call remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice during the global war on terror. In addition, those who have served in the past and those currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces will be honored and remembered. By completing this Honor/Memory of Military Personnel online form, family members and friends may submit names they would like honored or remembered during the ceremony. Names submitted in the past do not need to be resubmitted. Individuals who want to volunteer to read names during the event may register by completing the 2022 National Roll Call Name Reader Sign-Up form.

Proud to be First Celebration - Gainesville Campus

Gainesville Campus Robinson Ballroom  – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

All veterans who are first-generation college students are invited to the Proud to be First Celebration event. Learn more about the Gainesville Campus Proud to be First Celebration in UNG Connect or contact Jennifer.Herring@ung.edu for more information. Sponsored by: UNG GEN 1

Chili Cook Out

Dahlonega Campus Hoag Patio – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Stop by and enjoy some homemade chili made by veterans. Sponsored by: Student Veterans of America (SVA)