Campus-wide Events at Hillsdale College to Honor Veterans
Veterans Day events celebrate veterans in Hillsdale community
A variety of events to honor the sacrifices and accomplishments of local veterans will be held on Hillsdale College’s campus from November 7 to 9. First, Young Americans for Freedom will host a free chili dinner for all Hillsdale students, staff, and faculty members who have served in the nation’s armed forces on Tuesday, November 7. Hillsdale Academy invites all veterans in the county to its Wednesday chapel service that honors veterans at 8:10 a.m. And on Thursday, several veterans will be inducted into the Hillsdale County Veterans Hall of Fame in a ceremony held on campus at 7 p.m. in Phillips Auditorium.
All Veterans Day events are free and open to the media. For more information, contact Emily Stack Davis at 517-803-3745.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
WHAT: Young Americans for Freedom Veterans Dinner
Hillsdale College’s chapter of Young Americans for Freedom will serve veterans among the university students, staff, and faculty. Remarks will be given by Dr. Peter Jennings, assistant professor of financial management and Marine veteran of Kuwait and Iraq.
WHEN: 7 p.m. EST
WHERE: Hillsdale College, Grewcock Student Union, Formal Lounge, 15 East Galloway Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
WHAT: Annual Veterans Day Chapel Service Ceremony
All veterans are invited to join the Hillsdale Academy for a chapel service in their honor.
WHEN: 8:20 a.m. EST
WHERE: Hillsdale Academy, Gymnasium, 1 Academy Lane, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Thursday, November 9, 2017
WHAT: Hillsdale County Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony
Distinguished veterans will be inducted into the Hillsdale County Veterans Hall of Fame. A flag folding ceremony will also take place.
WHEN: 7 p.m. EST
WHERE: Hillsdale College, Phillips Auditorium, 22 E Galloway Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242