January 19, 2024
2023 Chez Veterans Center Veterans Day Celebration
The Chez Veterans Center hosted their annual Veterans Day Celebration featuring Keynote Speaker, Mr. Samuel K. Skinner. Read more about the event and the 2023 Keynote Speaker in these articles: Daily Illini: Chez Veterans Center Hosts Veterans Day Celebration Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette: UI grad who served as chief of staff to elder Bush sees importance of […]
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January 19, 2024
Student Highlight
Student Highlight: Cloie Widell (Army National Guard) The Chez Veterans Center staff are proud of the work of our students. Cloie Widell was a work study, Resident Assistant, and overall leader for many of our military-connected students this Fall semester. We asked Cloie to share about herself and ways she strives to have a positive […]
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January 19, 2024
Food Pantry Initiative
Supporting our military-affiliated students experiencing food insecurity through our continuous food drive initiative has been an incredible journey marked by unwavering generosity and community kindness. Our food pantry has served students from all military backgrounds, including National Guard, Reserves, Veterans, and military-family members attending the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Thanks to generous contributions from […]
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January 19, 2024
VA Partnership: SAVE Training and Advanced Care Planning Group
The Chez Veterans Center continues to grow programming to address students ever-changing needs. With our partnership with the VA Illiana Health Care System, we hosted two programs for students and community members. The SAVE Training provided an in-person course teaching attendees how to support a Veteran who may be in crisis or having suicidal thoughts. […]
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November 17, 2023
Mask exhibition showcases veterans’ inner battles at Chez Veterans Center
Explore the powerful, untold stories of veterans through their art! An insightful article sheds light on an exhibit at the Chez Veterans Center, showcasing masks created by veterans as a means of healing from PTSD. These masks unveil the silent struggles behind the brave faces of those who served. Join the journey into the unique […]
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November 12, 2023
Chez Veterans Center hosts Veterans Day celebration
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 […]
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November 11, 2023
2023 Chez Veterans Center Veterans Day Celebration featuring Mr. Samuel K. Skinner
The event, held on November 10, 2023, at Illini Union, Illini Rooms B and C, was a heartfelt tribute to the selfless men and women who have served the nation, organized in collaboration with the University of Illinois ROTC. The distinguished keynote speaker, Mr. Samuel K. Skinner, an Army Veteran and esteemed alumnus, shared insights […]
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November 10, 2023
UI grad who served as chief of staff to elder Bush sees importance of thanking veterans
Embark on a captivating journey with Sam Skinner, the distinguished speaker and keynote presenter at the University of Illinois Chez Veterans Center’s 2023 Veterans Day Celebration, as he reflects on the pivotal role of mandatory ROTC service in shaping his life. From his early days at the University of Illinois to becoming a White House […]
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October 23, 2023
At Chez Center: New exhibit unmasks vets’ inner struggle
The University of Illinois Chez Veterans Center hosts a moving exhibit, “Artfully Facing Trauma: The Internal/External Realities of Veterans with PTSD.” These masks were created through art therapy during a two-week program at Rush Medical Center, part of the “Road Home Program.” This exhibit sheds light on the often-unspoken challenges faced by veterans and the […]
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July 11, 2023
Chez plays host to Warrior-Scholar Project for second year
The Warrior-Scholar Project, hosted by the Chez Veterans Center at the University of Illinois, offers a two-week academic boot camp for Veterans transitioning to college. It provides intensive college prep experiences and boosts confidence for higher education reentry, aiding in the challenging transition from military service. Read more about the second year hosting this program […]
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