Contact:
Will Casterlow
330-244-3250
wcasterl@kent.edu
Kent State Stark will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day honors the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. Join us for the many events and activities planned in the month of November to honor our U.S. veterans.
2011 Veterans Day Events & Activities
Collection Drive for Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan
Oct. 31 - Nov. 9
Collection bins located throughout campus.
Art Exhibition: Wounds of War
Nov. 3 - 30
Main Hall Art Gallery
- Drawings and assemblages by Dr. Fredlee Votaw.
- View gallery hours.
Theatre Performance: Plumfield, Iraq
Nov. 4, 5, 10 & 12 at 8 p.m.
Nov. 6 & 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Art Exhibition: War
Nov. 4 - 13
Fine Arts Gallery
- Metal sculptures by students, created as part of the campus-wide Plumfield, Iraq project.
- View gallery hours.
P.T.S.D. & Veteran's Issues Panel Discussion
Monday, Nov. 7
Noon
Main Hall Auditorium
- Sponsored by Minds Matter: Psychology & Sociology Organization
Field of Honor
Monday, Nov. 7
1 p.m.
Frank Avenue Entrance
- Volunteers will gather to place flags along the Frank Avenue Boulevard in recognition of our veterans. Contact Will Casterlow at 330-244-3250 or wcasterl@kent.edu if you're interested in helping place flags.
"Meet the Playwright" Reception featuring Barbara Lebow
Monday, Nov. 7
3:30 p.m.
Library Second Floor
- Meet the playwright of Plumfield, Iraq, Barbara Lebow.
Reflections of Service
An Online Multimedia Collection of Military Experiences
Monday, Nov. 7
3:30 p.m.
Library Second Floor
Card Signing
Tuesday, Nov. 8
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Campus Center
- Cards will be available for those who wish to encourage a soldier or veteran.
Grieving & Loss Panel Discussion
Wednesday, Nov. 9
Noon
Library Conference Room
- Sponsored by Interfaith Campus Ministry and the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation Counseling Center.
Flag Raising Ceremony
Thursday, Nov. 10
9 a.m.
Flag Pole Circle
- Flag raising by members of Mineral City's American Legion Post #519.
Joseph Gross: Wounded Warrior
Thursday, Nov. 10
11 a.m.
Campus Center
- Joseph Gross from the Wounded Warrior Project will discuss what the organization does and talk about his experience serving in Iraq.
Veterans Chat
Thursday, Nov. 10
12:30 p.m.
Campus Center
- Veterans from different military conflicts come together to discuss their experiences.
Film Viewing of Restrepo
Thursday, Nov. 10
2 p.m.
Library Conference Room
- Restrepo is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley.
