The Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students, or CVMAS, at Michigan State University provides service members, veterans and military-affiliated students with the resources and support they need to navigate their academic journey and build meaningful careers.
This year, Michigan State University is expanding Veterans Day to Veterans Week through the hard work of CVMAS and additional partnerships. This week-long celebration honors all veterans currently serving and those who have served in the United States Armed Forces during times of war or peace, especially military-connected Spartans. Post 2001, most veterans use their benefits to pursue higher education, making MSU a pivotal transition point for many who have served.
“Through this expansion of recognition, the MSU community can come together to foster a culture where veterans feel at home through a sense of belonging,” said Patrick Forystek, director of CVMAS.
The Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students is hosting three impactful events for this year’s Veterans Week, including the Veterans Day Brunch. This event is open to the public and is a time to show appreciation not only for those who have served, but also for the people and communities they care about.
Additionally, the College of Law has partnered with Student Veterans of America, or SVA, to host several special events this week. A Veterans Day celebratory lunch will be held in Room 343 at the College of Law Building and will feature guests of honor from the U.S. Armed Forces, MSU Department of Police and Public Safety, city of East Lansing and more.
Thanks to university-wide support and units like CVMAS, MSU has been designated with Gold-level status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for the 10th consecutive year! This institutional accomplishment marks MSU as perhaps the most veteran-friendly higher education institution in the state. Let’s reach out as a community to celebrate and honor the sacrifice and service of our veterans and military-affiliated students.
All events are listed in Eastern time.
Join Michigan State Women’s Basketball as they face Eastern Michigan at the Breslin Center. All veterans and current military will receive complimentary admission with a valid ID! To redeem, enter through the Gilbert Pavilion.
All are welcome to visit the center, located in the Student Services Building, Room 8. This open house gives the community an opportunity to learn more about CVMAS and the important work it does.
Join the College of Law and Student Veterans of America in the Castle Boardroom to enjoy snacks and learn about the legal system through a discussion panel featuring guests from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.
Taking place at the MSU Union, 2nd Floor, this brunch is open to all, with a special focus on honoring our veterans, as well as the spouses, children and military-affiliated individuals who support them. It’s a time to show appreciation not only for those who served, but also for the people and communities they care about. Register for the event.
Join the College of Law community and Student Veterans of America in the College of Law Building, Room 343, to celebrate Veterans Day and network with community. There will be guests of honor from the Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Air Force, city of East Lansing, MSU DPPS, CVMAS and the College of Law dean.
Come listen to a discussion panel featuring guests from the Veterans Justice Commission and the Office of Legal Counsel for the Governor of Michigan, who will discuss pathways to protecting the innocent through law. The event will take place in the College of Law Building, Room 372.
Join the College of Law community and Student Veterans of America in the College of Law Castle Boardroom for a panel discussion featuring guests from the state’s military judge, Veterans Treatment Court and 30th Circuit Court. There will also be guests of honor from the MSU Office of the Provost.
Join CVMAS for a Lunch ‘n’ Learn webinar to hear about the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership, or VITAL, Program. MSU’s VITAL coordinator, Rebecca Mendoza, will demystify the Department of Veterans Affairs and explain how the VITAL Program can assist student veterans at MSU. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join to learn how to better support veterans in classrooms, promote equity and become a more informed ally. Register here.
In honor of Veterans Day, the MSU community is coming together to support Spartans who have served us and our nation. The Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students is the main hub for veterans at MSU and is dedicated to promoting the educational, career and personal advancement of service members, veterans and their families. Make a difference by supporting the CVMAS!