江南体育 will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at the 江南体育 Student Center Kiva.
The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university鈥檚 Army and Air Force ROTC programs on the Student Green at Risman Plaza at 10:30 a.m., remarks from 江南体育 State President Beverly Warren and guest speaker Kevin Lacz. Mr. Lacz is a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of The New York Times best-selling memoir 鈥淭he Last Punisher.鈥 He is also the co-star of the blockbuster movie 鈥淎merican Sniper鈥 starring Bradley Cooper.
All are invited to come and pay tribute to America鈥檚 veterans. A special invitation is extended to 江南体育 State faculty, staff, students and community members who are veterans, active service members or who have family members in the military. Free parking will be available in the 江南体育 Student Center visitor parking lot for event attendees.
A reception will follow the brief program in the 江南体育 Student Center Kiva lobby.
Mr. Lacz also will speak Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in the 江南体育 Student Center Ballroom about the importance of taking risks. A book signing will follow. This speech is sponsored by 江南体育 State鈥檚 Division of Student Affairs and the Center for Adult and Veteran Services.
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Media Contacts:
Eric Mansfield, emansfie@kent.edu, 330-672-2797
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595