Watch our video recap of Veterans Week 2017
The Student Veterans of America (SVA) at SJC Brooklyn and SJC Long Island will bring the entire College community together to celebrate Veterans Week with a series of events from Nov. 6-10.
SVA is a vibrant student-lead organization that aims to promote an understanding of veterans and their vastly unique experiences, as well as the issues they face upon returning home. Its mission is to provide military veterans with the resources, support and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.
Monday, Nov. 6
Life of a Service Member (Both Campuses)
Time: Common Hour, 1-2 p.m.
SJC Brooklyn Location: Military/Veterans’ Lounge
SJC Long Island Location: McGann Conference Center
Description: Students, faculty and staff are invited to check out different aspects of military service by interacting with real equipment, uniforms and memorabilia.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Student Veterans Panel (SJC Long Island)
Time: Common Hour, 1-2 p.m.
Location: Shea Conference Room
Description: Students from each branch of service will share their experiences and hold a Q&A session. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions to student veterans and listen to anecdotes from different service experiences.
Lecture on Mental Wellness (SJC Brooklyn)
Time: Common Hour, 1-2 p.m.
Location: Alumni Room
Wednesday, Nov. 8
SVA Dodgeball Tournament (SJC Long Island)
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Danzi Athletic Center Gymnasium
Description: Drinks, snacks, music and dodgeball!
Veterans Day Celebration (SJC Brooklyn)
Time: 1-2:15 p.m. and 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Location: Tuohy Hall Parlors
Thursday, Nov. 9
Veterans Day Celebration (SJC Long Island)
Time: Common Hour, 1-2 p.m
Location: McGann Conference Center
Description: Acknowledging veterans from the College and local community. Each veteran in attendance will be individually recognized for their military service and will receive a 2016 College Challenge Coin to show our appreciation. Lunch will also be served.
Friday, Nov. 10
Second Annual SJC Military Ball (SJC Long Island)
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Coram Fire Department Headquarters (303 Middle Country Road)
Description: SVA will its second annual SJC military ball. The night will be filled with dancing, dinner and raffles. Service members are welcome to dress in uniform — and all will dress to impress.
