WHAT: The Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs at West Virginia University will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its “Veteran and Military Family Support Headquarters.”
The 2,500 square-foot facility will serve as a welcoming space and support center for student veterans, armed forces personnel and dependents of current and former military service members.
The Veteran and Military Family Support Headquarters will offer a variety of programs and services for veterans and military families focused on ensuring academic success, career development, promoting overall well-being and supporting their transition from military life into college life.
Offerings will include:
• Dedicated tutoring and study areas;
• Veterans certification services, success coaching and on-site counseling; and
• A recreational area with video games, darts, snack/coffee bars and more.
WHO
West Virginia University hosts for the ribbon-cutting event will include:• E. Gordon Gee, President, West Virginia University
• Jerry Wood , Director, The Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs at WVU
WHEN
: Friday, Dec. 7 – 11:30 a.m. (ribbon-cutting ceremony); noon until 2 p.m. (open
house)
WHERE
:
Mountainlair
Vandalia Lounge/Veteran and Military Family Support Headquarters (second floor),
WVU Morgantown Campus
Media are asked to RSVP to April Kaull, director of News at University Relations/Communications
at 304.293.3990 by Dec. 5.
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CONTACT: University Relations/Communications
304.293.6997
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