Chez Veterans Center hosts Veterans Day celebration

November 12, 2023

Discover the rich history and impactful insights shared at the sixth annual Veterans Day celebration hosted by the Chez Veterans Center and the University ROTC at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The event featured a poignant speech by Samuel Skinner, an Army veteran and University alum, addressing the often-overlooked gratitude owed to veterans. Gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and experiences shared by military-connected students, including perspectives from Emily Redeker, a U.S. Army veteran, by reading the full article at https://dailyillini.com/uncategorized/2023/11/12/chez-veterans-center-veterans-day/ .

University student veterans, representing service to the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, National Guard and other branches gather with Samuel K. Skinner as military-connected students, staff, and community members gather during a Veterans Day Celebration at the Illini Union to pay tribute to military service members. The event was hosted by the Chez Veterans Center in collaboration with the University of Illinois ROTC program. Photo taken at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (Photo by Fred Zwicky / University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)