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A Celebration to Remember on Veterans Day 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ANN ARBOR, Mich., November 12, 2009 – Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) hosted a Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, 2009. CUAA honored over 50 veterans and servicemembers in attendance by presenting them with a commemorative gift and a $5,000 scholarship certificate** issued in their name. The honored guests also received commemorative dog tags and a complimentary lunch in the university's dining hall.
Concordia University Ann Arbor would like to thank the honored guests and distinguished participants that made this event possible:
The University of Michigan ROTC program’s Joint Forces ROTC Honor Guard, composed of seven cadets from the Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTCs, participated in the flag presentation and dedication.
The 338th U.S. Army Field Band joined with the Concordia University Wind Ensemble to perform music at the flag raising ceremony.
Nicole Blaszczyk, Miss Michigan 2009, delivered an address to all veterans on behalf of the university.
Dunkin Donuts donated donuts to the morning welcoming assembly.
Uproar Communications of Ann Arbor, Mich., donated poster and invitation design and printing. Uproar was instrumental in informing regional and media resources about the event.
If you are interested in donating to or sponsoring this or next year's event, please contact the CUAA Office of Development at (734) 995-7317.
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About Concordia:
Concordia University Ann Arbor (CUAA) is a veteran-friendly university and employer with students, faculty, and staff that have been supporting armed forces members since the beginning of the engagement in Afghanistan. CUAA is a private, Christian liberal arts institution of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, member of the Servicemember Opportunity Consortium (SOC), SOCGuard and the Yellow Ribbon Program. CUAA is also a member of the US Army’s Concurrent Application Program (ConAp). CUAA offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in an environment focused on the development of the whole student through significant individual attention. CUAA is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Concordia’s Family Life Program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). The athletics program has helped Concordia receive the recognition of a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character institution. Concordia is located at 4090 Geddes Road in Ann Arbor, MI. For more information, visit: www.cuaa.edu.
