The Ƶ State community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day. (Note: Ƶ State and many other universities hold services on the day preceding Veterans Day as the university is closed for the federal holiday.)
Ƶ State President Todd Diacon welcomed those in attendance to the program titled “Honoring All Those Who Serve,” which included a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from Ƶ State’s Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs. Tim Coyne, senior business manager for Ƶ State’s Division of Student Affairs, served as bugler while the national anthem was performed by student Elyse McCullough.
Maureen McFarland, Ph.D., a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and associate dean of academic affairs for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Ƶ State, served as emcee.
N. J. Akbar, Ph.D., who served in the U.S. Army and is currently the associate vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Ƶ State, delivered the keynote address to several hundred people in attendance.
Visit Ƶ State's Center for Adult and Veteran Services to learn more about how the university supports veterans.
Earlier this year, Ƶ State exemplified its leadership in its mission to support students as the Ƶ Campus was designated a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year, earning a Gold award. In addition, Ƶ at Trumbull earned a Silver award.