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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome Reception for Military Veterans and Military Spouses On Friday, August 22, campus faculty and staff will host a Welcome Reception for students who are military veterans and military spouses. This reception is scheduled in conjunction with Welcome Week and will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Fisher Student Center in the Clock Tower Lounge and Veranda. Light appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. We hope that all students who have served or who are currently serving in our armed services and students who are military spouses will join us for this event. UNCW faculty and staff who are veterans, the spouses of military service members, or those who have an interest in helping military veterans at UNCW are encouraged to attend the reception and to serve as the official hosts for student veterans. The goal is to help military veterans, particularly veterans who are new to UNCW, find connections with one another. It is also hoped that all military veterans at UNCW will be reminded that their service to our country is valued. If you have questions about this event, please contact Elaine Hogan, hoganw@uncw.edu. Resume Tips for Military Veterans from the UNCW Career Center http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/career/military-civilian.htm Students can access the services and resources of the UNCW Career Center in the University Union Room 2035, 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, during the regular academic year or use our special drop-in hours for quick questions every Monday thru Friday, 2-4:30pm. The Career Center observes the University's alternative hours schedule during the summer. Some special programs and events also are available during evening and weekend hours, as scheduled. Additional information and services are available through The Career Center's extensive web site www.uncw.edu/career , plus individual questions can be asked through the telephone (910 962-3174) or email careercenter@uncw.edu. Currently enrolled UNCW students are eligible for all services. Insurance for the Military Community Scholarship Opportunities - Apply Soon! PED 101 Waiver for UNCW Military UNCW's Rich Military History
If you are a student, faculty or staff member with a military connection, the following services and programs may be of assistance to you. As always, we are looking to continually improve our Web site, so if you know of additional resources that would be helpful, please let us know! Email seahawkperch@uncw.edu with your comments and suggestions. UNCW Resources for Student Military / Veterans Student Veterans Organization The purpose of the SVO is to foster support for all veterans of the Armed Forces, members of the Reserves, National Guard and their spouses. Membership in the Student Veterans Organization is open to any degree – seeking student who is a veteran of the armed forces, a member of the reserves, National Guard or the spouse of any military service member. The SVO meets regularly in the Westside Hall Conference Room.Contact Melissa Giraldo, SVO President, at mcm3541@uncw.edu or SVO advisor Dr. Pamela Evers, eversp@uncw.edu for more information about this organization. Or, check out the new SVO FaceBook page, HERE! UNCW Extension Program Visit www.uncw.edu/extension to learn more about UNCW's extension program and military office locations at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and US Marine Corps Air Station - New River. Or call them at their Camp Lejeune Office, 910-451-5266. For more information about UNCW's extension programs, contact:
Local Veterans Resources Local VFW post (Manley-Reese VFW Post 2573): convenient to the University at 2722 -B Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington NC 28412 (there is a jet in the front yard). http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post2573/ Vietnam Veterans of America - www.vva885.net. The Vietnam Veterans of America is the only veterans organization officially chartered by Congress and their motto is "Never again will one generation of veterans be abandoned by another." They are there to assist any veteran, member or not, no matter when or where they served. Servicemember Opportunity College Contracts UNCW is a SOC (Servicemember Opportunity Colleges) Consortium member. Visit http://www.soc.aascu.org to learn more about SOC contracts for any active duty military student, their dependents, and/or veteran students who are attending UNCW and majoring in Elem Ed or Criminal Justice. A list of SOC Consortium Members can be found at: http://www.soc.aascu.org/pubfiles/socmisc/UNIV_COLL.pdf Financial and Veterans Services
You can also refer to the UNCW catalogue for additional financial aid information.
Documenting the Stories of our Veterans World War II: Through the Eyes of the Cape Fear is a joint project between the University of North Carolina's William M. Randall Library and the Cape Fear Museum. The World War II experience was pervasive in the lives of people connected to or now living in Southeastern North Carolina. If you know a WWII vet and would like to arrange to have an interviewer document their story, contact Randall Library at 910.962.3271. To read transcripts or view video clips of local WWII veterans' stories, visit http://capefearww2.uncwil.edu/voices/voices.html. The U.S. Library of Congress Veterans History Project relies on volunteers to collect and preserve stories of wartime service. Stories can be told through personal narratives (audio and video-taped interviews, written memoirs), correspondence and visiual materials. The project's primary focus is on first-hand accounts of U.S. Veterans from the following wars: World War I (1914-1920), World War II (1939-1946), Korean War (1950-1955), Vietnam War (1961-1975), Persian Gulf War (1990-1995), and Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (2001-present). To learn how you or someone you love can contribute their story, visit http://www.loc.gov/vets/kit.html. Other Helpful Links:
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Did you know that when
Wilmington College (later re-named UNCW) first opened its
doors on September 4, 1947, seventy-five percent of the 238 students were
veterans? 
