Friday, August 14, 2015

[029] MTSU honors student-veterans Aug. 5 at second Graduating Senior Stole Ceremony


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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