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NKU 2024 Veterans Day Events! (Open to the Public)

Green Zone Brigade Day is November 11th, 2024, with several events to include: 

From 9am - 9:45 am, all military and veterans may attend a FREE buffett lunch (Must register Here) in the Student Union Ballroom as a small token of appreciation for your dedication to service, and your sacrifices for our freedom.  

At 10 am, the NKU Veterans Day Celebration - Student Union Ballroom (FREE)

- The President and Provost will be signing the Eight Keys to Success and Principles of Excellence Commitment

- The President will recognize the 2024 Champions of Success Award Winners 

- Plus special performances by the NKU Choral  

At 12 pm (Noon): The NKU Planetarium is hosting "Stars & Stripes Under the Stars: A Veterans Day Cosmic Journey" (FREE) (Light appetizers at 11:30 in the Planetarium Lobby) Honor our veterans with a cosmic journey like no other! Step into the planetarium for an unforgettable evening of stargazing and space exploration this Veterans Day. We'll kick things off with a live constellation tour, revealing the night sky's myths, legends, and celestial wonders. Then, get ready to be blown away by "The Hot and Energetic Universe,"—a thrilling show that takes you deep into the heart of the cosmos, where black holes collide and supernovae light up the galaxy. It's a powerful experience that fuses science and spectacle. Celebrate our heroes and the universe they've protected!

At 2 pm: Open House of the new Military-Affiliated Resource Station (MARS), a one-of-a-kind collaboration between NKU's Veterans Resource Station, NKU Army ROTC, Kentucky National Guard, and the "At-Ease" Lounge in MP 230.  

NEW ... Veteran Leadership Minor - How & Why? 

What is the NEW Veteran Leadership Minor? 
NKU's new Veteran Leadership minor not only honors the dedication of our military and veteran students but also recognizes the immense value they bring to our campus community. Adding the minor to our academic catalog is designed to precisely identify and credit the valuable skills and experiences you gained in the military. All current and future students are eligible to pursue the Veteran Leadership Minor (ensure to schedule with Professor Richardson (see below) to ensure it is the right fit for your educational goals).  

What are my next steps as an empowered student?

First, if not enrolled as a NKU student do so FREE - ENROLL HERE. 
Once your JST or CCAF is submitted - schedule an appointment with the Veteran Leadership Minor Advisor - Professor Rebekah Richardson (Schedule appointment HERE).  **Because of the uniqueness of the Veteran Leadership Minor and to ensure a proper evaluation of your transcript, you must meet with Professor Richardson to enroll in the program.**  

Please get in touch with the VRS if you have general questions about the NEW Veteran Leadership Minor; specific program requirements and class schedules must be completed through Professor Richardson.  
Contact: Professor Richardson / richardsor5@nku.edu / 859-572-5374 
Contact VRS: 859-572-7867 / veteransresource@nku.edu 

NEW Moonbeam Scholarship Student Need Fund - Temporary Suspended (Low or Out of Funding) 

The Moonbeam Scholarship is available thanks to the many outstanding donors who help make the vision a reality—thank you! Please consider a donation (HERE) to ensure this program continues, and put "Moonbeam" in the comments section. Thank you!

The VRS is now proud to offer a one-time student need scholarship fund called the Moonbeam. Current full-time military-connected and veteran students who are eligible for VRS services can apply for up to a $500 scholarship award if a full time student in good standing at NKU. This scholarship was created to aid in a need that may prevent immediate academic success. For example, however not absolute, would be a car repair preventing access to in person classes, or a broken laptop and you no longer can attend online courses, etc. The need should be justified within the write-up, and will go to the VRS “board” for review and approval. Currently, the fund has limited dollars, so please only apply if you have a real need to address immediately to support you in your educational goals. Once funding is exhausted we will put the program on hold.

If you have any questions please contact the VRS at veteransresource@nku.edu, call 859-572-7867 or stop by UC 131.