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.
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.