Meet Frank, a driven and dedicated student from Lima, OH, who is currently in the Army ROTC here at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Pursuing a major in Sociology with a minor in Psychology, Frank is deeply passionate about understanding human behavior and the intricacies of society. His academic journey doesn’t stop there—he plans to […]
Meet Klayton, a soon-to-be graduate who is finishing up his degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Physical Education. After serving in the United States Air Force, Klayton decided to pursue higher education and is now preparing to embark on a career in teaching. As he wraps up his time at university, he’s excited for […]
Meet John, who was born at Fort Bragg, where his father was stationed with the 82nd Airborne as a parachute rigger. Later, he moved to Southern California to be near his mother’s family, and he spent most of his youth there. While his roots trace back to Fort Bragg, he considers Southern California his home. […]
Meet Jacob, an Army Veteran who is now pursuing higher education here at UIUC. He is from Danville, Illinois, and is currently studying social work. He chose this career path because he has a strong desire to help people in any way he can. First, I asked him, what is your military history and what […]
Noel Mrowiec, a graduate student from Lake Bluff, Illinois, has been on an incredibly successful journey from military service to graduate school. They are currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Noel is focusing specifically on machine learning and artificial intelligence. My first question to themwas: What are your […]
At the Chez Veterans Center, we strive to highlight the diverse stories of the incredible students within the military-connected community. Today, we will be featuring Mayra Ortega, a first-generation student from Chicago, Illinois who is currently pursuing a degree in Nursing. At 17 years old, Mayra enlisted in the Army National Guard to create new […]
The Chez Veterans Center is incredibly fortunate for our community support, from compassionate individuals to larger organizations that seek to give back to those who have served or country. This year, we are especially grateful to Denise Richards and the wonderful women at Denise’s Retreats who have generously created a food drive to stock our […]
Here at the University of Illinois, there are many incredibly talented students, especially within the military-connected community. Whether they are veterans, ROTC, or military dependents, they are all bringing diverse perspectives that enhance the University of Illinois’ academic and social environment. Moreover, their leadership, motivation, and integrity are vital for contributing to the University and […]
On October 25, one of our work study students, Daniel, hosted an engaging budgeting event to give advice on how to take control of your finances. Students gathered at the Chez Veterans Center and enjoyed pizza while Daniel, a business major, gave a general overview of budgeting techniques. We kicked off the event with different […]
On October 2, the McKinley Nutrition Education Program was invited to the Chez Veterans Center. One of our Work Study students, Emily Watson, hosted this fun and informative activity. The McKinley Educators presented about the importance of healthy eating habits. They emphasized that the key part of nutrition, especially as a college student, is focusing […]