Veterans Week Events Planned

Veterans Week Events Planned

Thank you, Veterans

| By: Britten, Casey

Fox Valley Technical College has a long history of providing education and training to veterans, service members and qualifying family members. It is a privilege to serve those who have served our country. Each year, we process about $1 million in education benefits for our veteran students who answered the call to serve our country before starting their academic journey.

In honor of Veterans Week, the FVTC Veterans Resource Center (Room E119, Appleton Campus) is hosting the following events. All events are free for veterans. 


Monday, Nov. 6

Opening ceremony with Dr. Matheny in the Veteran’s Resource Center
10 a.m.

Monday-Thursday

Thank a Veteran: Find the poster in the Commons and write a “thank you” to veterans

Monday-Friday

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Traveling Display: Visit the library and learn some history about the military from the WI Veteran’s Museum

Tuesday-Friday

Veteran’s Week Walk: Follow the signs and walk a mile around campus

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Military Veteran’s Museum Table and Display, Library

Thursday, Nov. 9

Mission BBQ Luncheon for Veteran Students with Ryan Lonergan
Stop by, get a bite to eat, and talk to the host of the Fragout podcast!
Room A170AB, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Friday, Nov. 10

Unveiling of the "Thank a Veteran" Poster


Learn more about our Veterans Resource Center >>


 

Upcoming Events

Jul
10

Explore Starting a Business - Appleton

This complimentary session provides an inside look at what it takes to launch a small business.

Jul
18

Express Admissions Day - Appleton

Visit us anytime between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and we’ll help you get started on your path to earning a degree. We’ve got a team ready to assist you through every part of the process. No need to register, just drop in when it’s convenient for you. 

Jul
29

Explore Starting a Business - Waupaca

This complimentary session provides an inside look at what it takes to launch a small business.

Jul
30

Explore Starting a Business - Clintonville

This complimentary session provides an inside look at what it takes to launch a small business.

Aug
1

Explore Starting a Business - Wautoma

This complimentary session provides an inside look at what it takes to launch a small business.

Aug
14

Explore Starting a Business - Appleton

This complimentary session provides an inside look at what it takes to launch a small business.

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