MURFREESBORO — Nearly
35 MTSU student-veterans awaiting commencement later this week will be
recognized at the second Graduating Senior Stole Ceremony.
The event will be held starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.
5, in Cantrell Hall of the Tom H. Jackson Building. The public and MTSU
community are invited. To find
parking and building location on the west side of campus, a printable campus
map is available at http://tinyurl.com/MTSUParking14-15.
University President Sidney A. McPhee, Provost Brad Bartel
and Keith M. Huber, senior adviser for Veterans and Leadership Initiatives,
will preside at the ceremony, instituted in the spring to honor graduating
veterans.
“The Stole Ceremony demonstrates a clear commitment to
recognize and appreciate the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and
their precious families,” said Huber, a former U.S. Army lieutenant general who
served nearly 40 years in active duty.
“This Stole Ceremony is quickly becoming a tradition
symbolizing academic achievement and service,” Huber added.
Also during the ceremony, officials will unveil a rendering
and share renovation details of the planned 2,600-square-foot Veterans and
Military Family Center to be housed inside Keathley University Center this
fall.
Family and friends will join the student-veterans at the
ceremony.
Commencement will be held starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug.
8, in Hale Arena inside Murphy Center.
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