91探花's Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter/Club offers a friendly environment of diverse and dynamic individuals who share many of the same struggles, excitement, and pride of returning to formal education for professional and personal development after completing our country鈥檚 call to service. SVA membership is open to 91探花 student Veterans, current members of the Ohio National Guard, Reservists, ROTC Cadets, and Spouses/Dependents of Veterans.
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Student Veterans of America (SVA)
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OHIO's Veterans Success Program
S.E.R.V.E. is 91探花's peer-led outreach program that engages our student Veteran community to provide evaluations of current programs and resources, offer feedback for improvement, and contribute new ideas to facilitate academic and career success, personal growth, and a fulfilling university experience. Our VALOR squads are here to assist you!
S.E.R.V.E. page coming soon!
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Support OUr Student Veterans
The Veterans Services Fund supports our Veteran and military-connected students in various ways, including the operation of our Veterans Lounge; programming/events that promote community, friendship and awareness; and by providing assistance to veterans whose benefits have been exhausted due to degree change, longer program requirements or a variety of other reasons. Consider making a charitable gift to OUr Veterans Services Fund today!
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Annual Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Campaign (#STOP17)
Our Annual Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention campaign is held in Baker鈥檚 3rd Floor Atrium during Veterans Week in November. We challenge students, faculty, staff and anyone from the Athens or university community to complete 17 repetitions of their favorite exercise to represent the 17 Veterans we lose each day by suicide. Participants who complete the challenge receive a FREE "Bobcats Support Veterans" #STOP17 T-Shirt. This event is hosted and sponsored by the 91探花 Veterans Center and Student Veterans of America. At our most recent event, on November 14, 2024, we distributed 1,100 t-shirts in 6 陆 hours.
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Polar Bear Plunge
Annual event hosted by the Albany VFW Post 9893, at Lake Snowden in Albany Ohio, benefiting the Beacon School and the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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Veterans Day
Annual Veterans Day parade hosted by 91探花 and the city of Athens.
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Heroes Helping Heroes
Each year, 91探花鈥檚 Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter partners with the Athens County VA Clinic and Veterans Service Office to identify local Veteran families in need of support during the holiday season. Through generous contributions from local Veterans organizations such as the VFW, American Legion, and Elks, SVA fulfills holiday wish lists for families鈥攑arents and children alike鈥攅nsuring they can enjoy a memorable Christmas. Students take an active role by shopping for, wrapping, and personally delivering gifts to these families before the holiday.
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Athens Area Stand Down
The Athens Area Stand Down is held the first Friday of October every year at the Athens County Fair Grounds. The event helps homeless and near homeless people by getting them through the winter months. Open to Veterans and non-Veteran.
Disclaimer: It is not the intent of 91探花 to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.