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Pikes Peak State College 2024 Veterans Day Celebration

Every year, Veterans Day is recognized in the United States on November 11th to honor the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918. This is the exact day, time, and hour that signaled the end of World War I. Originally recognized as Armistice Day, congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and in 1938 November 11th became a national holiday. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans, living or dead, but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during wartime or peacetime.

Pikes Peak State celebrates Veterans Day through a week-long series of activities that honor our veterans and our active military while educating others about the history and significance of the day. This year, Pikes Peak State's Veterans Day program will consist of several in person and virtual events throughout the week. Please see below for additional information and to access our virtual events.

November is National Native American Heritage Month

Native Americans serve in the United States’ Armed Forces at five times the national average. For a community that has persevered through decades of challenges, Native Americans – also called American Indians – have remained steadfast in their defense of the United States as members of the Armed Forces for centuries. And while Native Americans have a long and complicated history of serving in the U.S. military, it is also a proud one. (Source: “A History of Military Service: Native Americans in the US Military Yesterday and Today”)

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Pikes Peak State Veterans Week 2024

Date: November 12 | 6:00pm

Location: Centennial Campus Theater 

Description: Patton Veterans Project film screening showcases powerful short films created by veterans as part of their therapeutic filmmaking workshops. These screenings provide a platform for veterans to share their personal stories, foster community connection, and promote healing through the art of storytelling. Join us to witness these moving films and support our veterans' voices. Food and refreshments will be available after film viewing.

Date: November 7-12

Description: Pikes Peak State College is publishing the 5th Edition of the SITREP Magazine for Veterans Day 2024. SITREP is Pikes Peak State's literary arts journal. Showcase your poetry, photography, fiction, non-fiction, and other creative works. All submissions are welcome whether you are military or veteran affiliated or not. You can email submissions to SITREP@pikespeak.edu

Date: November 4-12

Location: All campus locations

Description: To honor our military and veteran community, Pikes Peak State College will be placing U.S. flags in designated areas at each of our campuses. Help us extend that support for our military and veteran community by placing a small U.S. flag in front of your campus. Flags will be provided to all students, faculty, and staff who wish to participate (for as long as supplies last). 

Centennial Location | Rampart Range Location | Downtown Location | CHES Location

Date: November 7-11

Location: PPSC Center for Healthcare Education & Simulation and Downtown Campus

Description: The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (CWHF) has been proudly displayed as part of Pikes Peak State College's Veterans Day activities for several years. This year, the CWHF celebrates its 39th anniversary honoring and preserving the accomplishments of Colorado women veterans who have made significant contributions to the state, nation, and world. 

Date & Time: November 7 | 1:30pm

Location: Rampart Range Learning Commons 

Description: Come listen to veterans and others talk about their experiences. This focus of this year's series is military families. In addition, we will honor National Native American Heritage Month with a short talk by Brittinie Alvarez, Native American Veteran. 

Date & Time: November 11 | 11:00am

Location: Centennial Campus Veterans Memorial Courtyard 

Description: This is a day to celebrate and reflect upon the contributions that our veterans have made to our country. We gather to remember all veterans - living and deceased. These brave men and women stepped up the call of service to their country and will always be remembered in our hearts. 

This is our traditional wreath laying ceremony put on by Pikes Peak State's Student Veterans Organization.

Immediately following the ceremony, stay and listen to Ms. Brittinie Alvarez, Native American Veteran, discuss how her Native American Heritage impacted her military service. This talk is both part of our Veterans Day activities and PPSC’s celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

Date: November 4-11

Description: We have several other virtual museums and events listed below. Please take some time to learn more about these great organizations. 

Virtual Veterans Day Events

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Take a tour of the museum
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Learn about the 4th Infantry Division
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Learn about Military Trailblazers
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Visit the Steelworks

 

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Ways to recognize and celebrate Veterans Day

  • Support your local veteran owned business.
  • Consider sending a letter or a package to our service members serving overseas. Learn how to send a package.
  • If you have young children, talk to them about why we have this national holiday. To learn more, visit the DOD website to learn 5 Facts about Veterans Day that may be fun to share with your family.
  • Consider donating to a local veteran serving organization. If you don't have a favorite organization, consider one fo the two below. PPSC/DMVP is a partner organization with both Mt. Carmel and the Homefront Military Network. 
    • Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's mission is to collaborate with community partners providing best practices in transition and wellness services for Veterans, Military, and their Families by delivering expertise, resources, space and sustainability. 
    • Homefront Military Network's mission is to connect military service members, veterans and their families to resources offered by our trusted community partners and to provide emergency financial assistance. 
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