Student Veterans: A Vibrant Part of Our Campus Community

Created by: Denise Y. RodakCoordinator of Veteran and Military ResourcesMontclair State University

Flag Raising/Lioness(co-sponsored with the Women’s Center)

As part of Women’s History Month, Lioness, a critically acclaimed documentary focusing on female combat veterans, was shown.

Following the film, the audience had a chance to hear from female student veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Stress Relief Through the Creative Arts(co-sponsored with Health Promotion and Counseling and Psychological

Services)Veteran and military students gathered in the Drop-In Center to

flex their creative muscles, while at the same time relieving stress before exams.

Welcome Back from Spring Break BBQTogether with the Muslim Student Association, the MSU Student

Veterans Association, the groups hosted a free BBQ for the campus community.

2011 Relay for LifeThe Montclair State Student Veterans Association volunteers

provided security for the 2011 Relay for Life Event.  The volunteers staffed the Student Center Quad for over 12 hours, saving event

organizers thousands of dollars in security expenses.

Inaugural STOMP the Violence Fun Run(co-sponsored with Campus Recreation)

Over 30 veteran/military students, friends, and family kicked off the University's STOP the Violence Program with a three mile fun run. 

Those participating in the STOMP the Violence Fun Run and the afternoon activities helped to raise over $1,000 for the Newark-

based G.I. Go Fund. 

         

GraduationThirteen veteran/military students earned undergraduate degrees

in May 2011. Four students graduated with high honors.Student Awards/Accolades

Four students were inducted into national/international honor societiesTwo students were awarded scholarships for post graduate study

One student is performing research supported by the NSF Two students received departmental awards

GNED 100 for Veteran and Military StudentsThis fall, veteran and military students were given the

opportunity to take a section of GNED 100 specifically geared toward service members.  The course covers the topics required as part of the Adult Academic Success Seminar curriculum, but

with a specific focus on meeting the transitional needs of the veteran/military population. 

Veteran and Military Student Meet and Greet EventsEach semester the Office of Veteran and Military Resources

welcomes new and returning veteran/military students back to campus with a Meet and Greet. Key campus partners are invited to talk about their areas and the services they provide. Examples of

these include:

Veteran CertificationCounseling and Psychological Services

University Health CenterCareer Services and Cooperative Education

Dean of Students OfficeCenter for Academic Development and Assessment

Disability Resource CenterMontclair State Student Veterans Association

Constitution DayEach year, the Office of Veteran and Military participates in Constitution Day.  In 2010 members of the SVA guarded the

National 9/11 Flag and in 2011 we welcomed Eric Greitens, founder of the Mission Continues, to campus.

Third Annual Veteran and Military Student Recognition Week

Monday Flag Raising Ceremony

Screening of Lioness

TuesdayComing Out In Support of Our Troops

Care Packages and Pizza with the LGBT Center

WednesdayProviding Shepherds for Soldiers: A History of the Military Chaplaincy

Lioness Panel Discussion

ThursdayStudent Veterans Visit the Park Street Academy

FridayRemembrance Day National Role Call with William Paterson University

Historical Survey of U.S. MilitaryChaplaincy: A Catholic Perspective

Presented by: Reverend Mark Francis O'Malley, a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark and Assistant, Professor of Church History

at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology

Remembrance Day National Role CallOn Veterans Day 2011 we joined our neighbors at William Paterson University for the Remembrance Day National Role Call. The event

closed the 2011 Veteran and Military Student Recognition Week.

Montclair State Student Veteran AssociationThe Student Government Association’s newest Class II

organization on campus.