Student Veteran Events
Upcoming events
View our Calendar for a complete listing of upcoming the Military Student Services Center events.
Commemoration ceremony held for the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. Hosted by VCU Military Student Services and VCU Student Veterans Association.
In recognition of Veterans Day, a ceremony was dedicated to fellow veterans. Students, faculty, and staff attended this event and donated canned foods.
Ground Down Rise Up is an event where helpful services provide tips and mental help mechanisms for veterans transitioning life after the military.
| Event Type | Description/Info |
|---|---|
| Pizza Day | Gather for pizza and socializing the last Thursday of each month during the fall and spring semesters. Event held at noon in the MSS Office (3122 Harris Hall) |
| Morale Dinner | Morale dinners typically are held monthly in Fall and Spring but are scheduled to be most convenient for students. This event is designed for military-affiliated students to relax and enjoy a meal together off campus and is usually held at a veteran-owned business. |
| Graduation | Graduation is held at the end of every semester. |
An event where veteran students gather together to share impactful military experiences in order to grow and develop. The Travis Manion Legacy project is a local community service project dedicated to helping Richmond veterans in need.
Light circuit workout with Marine Recon Veteran and Fitness mentor Rudy Reyes (@realrudyreyes).
Legacy Ruck and Roll event, organized by the Drew Ross Memorial Foundation and the GWOT Memorial Foundation, saw over 200 participants, including significant support from VCU student veterans and key sponsors. The event featured a reflective route with impactful images and concluded with remarks on the GWOT Memorial's progress, accompanied by food and beverages at The Foundry.
VCU veteran students attending a Student Veterans of America NatCon meeting in Florida. This conference had thousands of other veteran students awarded for their success in higher education.
Interval workout at the Cary Street Gym dedicated to the fallen troops and active military members.
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