The University of Oregon Student Veteran Center will be hosting a kickoff party located in EMU South (McArthur Court) on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.

The event will begin in McArthur Court for a brief orientation. After there is a follow-up and walk over to Pegasus Pizza at 5:30 p.m. for more information, announcements and a preview of upcoming events for the remainder of the term.

The UOSVC is committed to providing student veterans with a supportive community to call their own.

“The transition from military life to a college academic setting can be quite challenging,” UOSVC office assistant and social media coordinator Candace Johnson said.

The kickoff party is celebrating one of the most crucial mentor programs the UOSVC has to offer, Dog Tags to Ducks. Dog Tags to Ducks is all about “building personal relationships, giving veterans the ability to learn firsthand about career development, scholarships, resources, academic assistance and counseling,” former UOSVC programs coordinator Michael Tieman said.

If you have any further questions about the event or would like more information about UOSVC, please contact one of the women listed below:

Justine Carpenter, Director of Nontraditional Student Engagement and Success: justcarp@uoregon.edu

Stacey Vasquez, Veterans Program Coordinator of the UOSVC: uoveterans@uoregon.edu

Candace Johnson, Office Assistant and Social Media Coordinator for the UOSVC: candacej@uoregon.edu