Article written by: Baileigh Hannah

Reid Shoemaker, a 2019 graduate of the College of ACES with a degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics, reflects on how the Chez Veterans Center played a crucial role in his college experience. As a National Guardsman, Reid faced the challenge of balancing his duties as a soldier with his academic responsibilities. The Chez Veterans Center provided the perfect support system, offering resources that helped ease the operational burden of managing his dual role.

For Reid, the center was more than just a space—it was an essential asset that allowed him to thrive as both a student and a service member, and for that, he remains grateful.