We hope you join us to show our veterans how proud we are to recognize them on this special day and to show our great respect for all men and women serving in uniform—those currently active, those retired, and those who never come home.
If you have any questions about this year’s Veterans Day events, please call 801-587-7722. Also, watch this site for updates and information, including a full schedule of events, honoree bios, and deadlines and application for next year’s nominations.
TENTATIVE 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 5-10
Wall of Honor
Say “Thank You for Your Service!” by signing the wall in honor of a vet you know
Location: Union lobby and across campus
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Meet a Vet BBQ
Have lunch on us and meet a vet
Time: 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: TBD; free for students, staff & faculty
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Veteran’s Cup Dodgeball Tournament
Come challenge the Student Veterans @ the U for dodgeball supremacy and the Veteran’s Cup!
Time: TBD
Location: Student Life Building; donation requested
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
The 442nd Regiment in WWII
Panel Discussion
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Hinckley Institute; free to public
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Veterans Arts Event
TBD
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
21st Annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony
Eleven Utah veterans will be honored in a full military dress ceremony that includes bagpipe procession, medallion presentation, and cannon salute
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Union Ballroom; free to public
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Veterans Day Tailgate Party
Sponsored by the U’s Auxiliary Business Development Office for all service members, veterans, and family members attending the football game
Time: TBD
Location: Ft. Douglas #621, 1945 De Trobriand Street, SLC, UT 84113
Veterans Day Football Game
Utah vs. Oregon with commemorative events
Time: TBD.
Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium