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Missouri State to honor veterans at campus event

All area veterans are welcome to attend.

October 26, 2020 by Strategic Communication

While old traditions look different in the time of a pandemic, there are many ways to say thank you.  

Missouri State University will honor the Springfield community’s military veterans during a special event ahead of Veterans Day. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 5, at Plaster Stadium. All veterans, family and friends are invited to attend.  

Special features 

The Veterans Day celebration will feature the following: 

  • Pride Band Performance Series: Salute to Our Veterans.
  • Special playing of Taps.
  • Military Branch Service Song.
  • Special message from a member of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
  • Special appearance by K-9s for CAMO.
  • Free package of All American Mix popcorn (cherry, blue raspberry and vanilla) to the first 1,000 attendees.

The university’s Veterans Day celebration is made possible by presenting sponsor Central Bank/Central Trust, with support from the Missouri State University Foundation. 

Need to know before you go 

The event will require that each attendee wears a mask. Social distancing is encouraged.  

Parking is available in Lots 4 and 19 (on John Q. Hammons Parkway) and Lots 18 and 22 (on E. Grand St.). Golfcart shuttles will be ready to take attendees to the celebration on first-come, first-served basis.  

For more information, contact donor relations and special events senior director Stephanie Smith at (417) 836-4143 or StephanieSmith@missouristate.edu. 

Veteran Bears

Missouri State is home to one of the largest populations of veterans and dependents pursuing a higher education in the state.  

Almost 900,000 veterans across the country utilize military benefits to earn a degree.  

MSU does its best to support and recognize each of its Veteran Bears.  

Filed Under: University Life Tagged With: campus events, Plaster Stadium, Veteran Bears, Veterans Day

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