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Veterans Summit will be located in the Education Auditorium

Thursday August 22nd, 2013

3:30pm-
6:00pm

Welcome to Wyoming Dinner
Freshman students living in the residence halls and their parents are invited
to the Washakie Center's Welcome to Wyoming Dinner. Feast on some of our
region's delicacies while learning about the many food options available on
campus.

7:00pm-
8:30pm
President's Welcome Address and Reception
Thursday evening culminates with President Buchanan's Welcome Address to
the incoming class of 2013. This important event, attended by students and
families, UW faculty, and Summit student leaders, celebrates and welcomes
new students to the UW community. The Welcome Address will be held in the
A&S Auditorium, with a reception immediately following in the Wyoming Union.
9:00pm   
Neighborhood Night Games
Choose to participate in a wide variety of fun & games on fraternity mall, such
as volleyball, swing dance, obstacle course, slack line, mechanical bull, karaoke,
kickball, board games, basketball, or an ice cream social.

Friday August 23rd, 2013

9:00am-
9:10am
Student Veteran’s Summit Welcome
The Summit Veterans’ Session will cover veteran specific topics on campus
resources, veterans issues, and expectations related to college life, academic
challenges, and the military to civilian transition.  The University of Wyoming
interprets “veteran” to be any person who has served or is serving in any branch
of the Armed Forces – Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, National Guard,
or Reserve.
9:10am-
9:50am

Presentation 1:  The Campus SOP: Policies and Programs
Related to the Student Veteran 

Dean of Students / CACS-Academic Advising / Registrar / VA Certifying Official / UCC / USS

10:00am-10:20am Student Panel 1: How We Made the Change:  The Transition Experience
10:20am-10:50am

Presentation 2: Get Involved - Campus Activities/Services
Campus Recreation /Intercollegiate Athletics / Veterans Transition Course / Student Veterans Organization / Women Veterans Group / Veterans Discussion Group/Financial Wellness

11:00am-
11:20am

Student Panel 2:  Customs and Courtesies:  How to Fit in

11:20am-
11:50am

Presentation 3:  Community Support
VFW-American Legion / Local Military Support / WY Veterans Commission / WY Dept of Workforce Services / Cheyenne Vet Center / 

11:50am-
12:00pm

Closing Comments

12:00pm-
1:30pm

Welcome and Lunch with Transfer/Non-Traditional Students
Union Ballroom

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