College honors military service during Veterans Week

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Penn College News extends its thanks to all who have served or continue to serve in the U.S. military.

Across campus, 104 Penn College students and 32 employees are veterans, and 51 students are currently serving.

As the college commemorates Veterans Week, activities include:

Monday

• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Veteran Student Organization will paint The Rock in honor of Veterans Week and will host a food truck nearby.

Tuesday

• 11 a.m.-noon: Veterans lunch in the Keystone Dining Room

  Veterans should visit the Major General Fred F. Marty Veterans & Military Resource Center, Gilmour Center, Room 1033, for a voucher – good for a meal any time this week in Keystone Dining Room, Capitol Eatery or Nature’s Cove.

• 7 p.m.: Bingo hosted by the Student Veteran Organization in CC Commons

Wednesday, Veterans Day

• 11 a.m.: Veterans Luncheon in Penn's Inn.
•  11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Free ice cream for all veterans in CC Commons

Thursday

• 5 p.m.: Induction ceremony for SALUTE, a national veterans honor society
• 6 p.m.: Veterans community meetup at Sweetspire Coffee and Bakery on East Fourth Street

Friday

• Military Brand Day: Veterans are encouraged to wear their "Hooah" gear.
   

In addition, an “Our Veterans” project will be displayed on monitors throughout campus. Also look for historical displays and "empty tables," which are set to honor fallen and missing military personnel.

Penn College’s commitment to its veteran population earned national recognition as the No. 2 school for veteran students in the Regional College (North) classification by U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings.

To learn more about the college’s resources for veterans and military, visit www.pct.edu/veterans.