Indiana Wesleyan University will host its annual Veterans Day event today to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the US armed forces. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the day of recognition includes several events and initiatives that will take place on IWU’s Marion campus.
Activities from noon-4 p.m. in the Barnes Student Center include:
Footlocker Stories – An interactive exhibit of GI mementos, compiled by Andrew Thieme (a Ball State student), enables you to handle mementos from Hoosier veterans and personally connect with veterans’ stories.
IWU Wall – Write the names of those you know who have served or are serving in the military.
MOS – View this artifact exhibit in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI.
Missing Man Table – Visit this station to learn more about a military tradition remembering those who were killed or are missing in action.
Military Experience – Managed by IWU ROTC, this station provides an opportunity for attendees to sample an MRE meal or lift and carry a fully loaded rucksack.
Pray for a Vet – Drop off your veteran-related and general prayer requests at this station.
Donate for Troops – Give monetary donations to www.soldier.com.
Notes of Support – Write a note to a deployed service member.
The Forty and Eight – Honor society of American veterans and service members.
For more information on IWU’s Veteran’s Day Celebration, visit here.
