The Chez Veterans Center proudly hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration, honoring the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This year’s program brought together students, staff, and community members to reflect on the continued impact of military-connected individuals within the University of Illinois and beyond. The […]
Senior Interdisciplinary Health Sciences major Joan Biyok, an Air Force ROTC cadet and current intern at the Chez Veterans Center, recently organized and facilitated the Nutrition Workshop in partnership with McKinley Health Center. As part of her internship, Joan played a key role in coordinating this evidence-based program, helping bring meaningful wellness education to military-connected […]
“When I first returned to campus in August to complete my Master of Music degree, I was commuting weekly from Chicago—riding Amtrak and FlixBus, staying in hotels, and trying to balance travel with graduate coursework,” he shared. “It was exhausting, and it quickly became clear that something needed to change.” That change came when he […]