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Veterans Appreciation Week


September 1, 2022

Veterans Day: Flag Planting

Join us in planting an American flag to show your appreciation for the service of our Veterans today and every day.  The event is held between UW1-UW2.   CLICK HERE to register!


Memorial Restoration

Join us at the Medal of Honor Memorial during Veterans Appreciation Week (VAW) 2024, as we work to restore the memorials around campus for military members. This will include the US Flag Pole near the Medal of Honor Memorial, Medal of Honor Memorial, Entry Archways of Memorial Way, and if time permits, other memorials/areas surrounding…


Flag Planting – Prairie Line Trail

Help the Student Veteran Organization and Mark Glenn, ’95, ’01 (aka “Sergeant Husky”) plant flags in honor of veterans along the Prairie Line Trail that passes through campus. This beloved annual tradition began in 2017. Sergeant Husky will be handing out free tickets (first come, first served) to the UW Salute to Service football game…


Veterans Day Ceremony

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Our annual Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Medal of Honor Memorial on the UW’s campus in Seattle. Registration is not required.   Campus parking is complimentary in unrestricted lots and nongated facilities on University holidays.


UW Tacoma Veteran/Military-Connected Appreciation Ceremony & Dinner

The UW Tacoma Student Veteran Organization, the Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE), and other campus organizations will host an in-person ceremony to recognize and honor the entire UW Tacoma military-connected community – veterans, active service members, alumni, and family members – with a special family-friendly dinner and a keynote address by Dr. Leander Yazzie,…


Veterans Day: Pizza Party

Veterans and military-connected students, staff, and faculty are invited to grab a slice of pizza at the VMCC during our Veterans Appreciation Week events! Get to know each other and celebrate your time in service. Pizza will be served at the VMCC (UW1-011) and you can register by clicking HERE.


Vets Night Out

Join us at Shultzy’s on The Ave during Veterans Appreciation Week (VAW) 2024, where we will celebrate YOU. The first round of drinks for each veteran is on our office, so make sure you get there to celebrate with us! SVL will begin this event at 4PM! CLICK HERE to sign up


Operation Veterans Archway Cleanup

Please lend your hands to spruce up the Veterans Archway (by the athletic fields). We will pull weeds, remove invasive species, and beautify the Archway. Bring your favorite pair of gloves, all tools are provided. Stay for lunch! Click HERE to register!


Veteran Professional Portraits

Hosted at UWB Library Annex – Dress up in your best professional attire and take a picture.  These photos will spruce up your LinkedIn profiles or anywhere you prefer to present your best professional self.    Click HERE to register!


Veterans Alumni Reunion

Join us for our Annual Student Veterans Alumni reunion, sponsored by the University of Washington Alumni Association (UWAA). We will be celebrating at Urban Family Brewing Co. in Ballard on November 14th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. We ask that you sign up, and indicate the amount of guests you are bringing. All campuses are invited,…



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