CSC celebrates Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a day of honor for those who have served our country with military service. Wednesday, a program was hosted in Mari Sandoz Chicoine Atrium to honor Veterans.
“Such programs became an annual celebration of veterans service,” Nate Reicks, assistant professor of military science from Kearney, said.
The event was consisted of the Flag ceremony and opening remarks. Cadet Caleb Geiger, 20, sophomore of Cozad, talked about ROTC at CSC.
The guest speaker, Stacy Sweeney, talked about veterans, and their contribution to our lives. The Dawes County Veterans of Foreign Wars–Gray Eagle Post 1375 announced that two students earned scholarships.
Ken Marlati, Vietnam veteran, participates in a Veterans Day program every year.
“Veterans Day program make people more aware of the sacrifices during the years,” he said.
“What I would say about veterans is that they have served this country for years, and they deserve respect and honor from all citizens in this country,” Zakaria Ben Cheikh, 23, junior of Morocco, Casablanca, said.
Ceremonies are held all across the country to celebrate these honored warriors. But sometimes veterans just want to sit down, share a story, and grab something to eat.
The Military/Veteran’s Resource Center Open House was an opportunity for veterans of all ages to do this. The center was renovated in August from the old West Court 26 apartment building for the use of students who are also members of the military. The event went on from noon – 3 p.m., Wednesday and attendees included students and local veterans.
Chris Singpiel, military and veteran’s services coordinator, saw the event as a way for students and veterans to be aware of the repurposed building. The building is there to give military students a place to access the resources made available to them.
Resources available to students include classroom assistance, tuition assistance and adjustment to college life. Singpiel also shared a new resource known as V-Tec, allowing students to speak to their doctors via the internet. The resource would be similar to a Skype call to ensure they continue a proper diet, continued use of medication and other medical advice.