Andrews University Places Veterans on Center Stage
15 November 2024 |
In a press release from Andrews University, the institution celebrated veterans through a week-long collection of events.
“In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Andrews University celebrated the lives and legacies of its veteran population through a series of special programs. Each event was created in line with the U.S. Veterans Administration’s 2024 theme of “A Legacy and Loyalty of Service.” One way Andrews University supports its diverse campus is through its encouragement and acknowledgment of the veterans within its community. Through its Office of Veterans Services, Andrews University supports those who have served their country.”
From November 7 to November 12, local veterans were given center stage. On November 7, during the University’s weekly Faith360 service, Jeffrey Cordone, production executive of the Desmond Doss Foundation, was interviewed by Daniel Weber, chair of the Department of Visual Art, Communication & Design, regarding the courageous life of Desmond Doss and the Desmond Doss Foundation’s publication of their web series called Desmond Doss “Edusodes,” a combination of the words “educational” and “episodes.”
Veterans Day held the bulk of the activity, with Pastor Taariq Patel, University alumnus and U.S. Army veteran, leading a morning worship service for employees at the Pioneer Memorial Church youth chapel. Students were invited to write thank-you cards for veterans. University veterans and their families were invited to a special supper in Buller Hall’s Randall Student Lounge, where they were recognized and thanked for their service.
Henry McNeily III, a retired U.S. Army veteran and master of divinity student, shared insights from his decade of service on November 12 and their influence on his time in ministry at an event for students.
Andrews University has a year-round commitment to its veterans, once again receiving Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Status with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) for their “unwavering dedication to improving experiences for military-connected learners and to fostering innovation in support of veterans.”
