SXU to Host Veterans Day Events
To celebrate Veterans Day, Saint Xavier University (SXU) will host a weeklong event, "Tribute Table: Remembering Our Veterans." SXU's Student Veterans Alliance (SVA) has reserved the Haddad Conference Room (located in the Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library) November 11 through November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to display military-related items.
Items displayed will pertain to student veterans' time in active-duty service and will include uniforms, medals, and badges for the SXU community to view. Each item will feature a small description, and a student veteran will be manning the table throughout the week to answer questions.
"SVA is looking forward to creating a tribute table on Veterans Day week to celebrate all of the sacrifices that they made during their time as service members. This is a great opportunity for non-military-connected SXU members and those considering service themselves to see the personal belongings that our student veterans received while serving our country. I cannot wait to see the creative, unique backgrounds that come out of each of our student veterans. It will be a great way to honor them on one of the most important days of the year," said Matthew Maltese, compliance advisor for student veterans.
"As president of SVA, I am looking forward to the tribute table event because it offers a unique opportunity to honor and share the stories behind our military service. It's a chance for everyone to see the uniforms and gear that accompanied us through our journeys and to appreciate the sacrifices made by veterans. I encourage everyone to stop by and connect with our history, as it fosters a deeper understanding and respect for those who have served," added Karely Padilla, SVA president.
In addition to the tribute table, SXU will also honor veterans with a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, in the Butler Reception Room from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring guest speaker Javier Martinez from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. All are invited.
To learn more about SXU's commitment to serving student veterans, resources and programs, admission, and support services, contact Veteran Admission at 773-298-3502 or vetsFREESXU.