Join the Military and Veteran Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. The Veteran Center will host an all-day come-and-go event in room 318 of the Shocker Success Center to honor those who have served and those currently serving in the Air Force. The Air Force was established on Sept. 18, 1947, under the National Security Act of 1947. The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win — airpower anytime, anywhere.

Summer is a great time to brush up on your grammar and math skills. Join Veterans Upward Bound as it sponsors two workshops that are divided into two sessions, held from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 11 and July 25 at 264 John Bardo Center.

The workshops will cover grammar and highlight subjects like speech, sentence structure, punctuation, grammar rules and writing tips. The workshop will also cover math and highlight subjects like algebra, geometry, problem-solving skills and basic arithmetic. Snacks will be provided.

Contact the Veterans Upward Bound Office to register for your desired workshop. 316-978-6742 or email Shauntelle Thompson at shauntelle.thompson@wichita.edu. This workshop is for veterans only.

Join Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) for the Career Day workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at the Digital Research and Transformation Hub.

The workshop is designed to better equip you for job hunting by enhancing your resume writing skills as well as your interview skills.

Refreshments will be provided. Contact the VUB office to register for the event at 316-978-6742 or contact Shauntelle Thompson at shauntelle.thompson@wichita.edu.

Shocker Store. We offer a military discount! 10% off your purchase. Valid at all Shocker Store locations. Must present valid military ID.

The Shocker Store is now offering a military discount to active duty and veteran military members. With a military ID, you can take 10% off your purchase at all Shocker Store locations. The Shocker Store thank military veterans for their service.

Veterans are invited to join Veterans Upward Bound for a workshop on mental health from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23 in John Bardo Center, room EE264. Light refreshments will be provided.

Topics include, but aren’t limited to: stress management for the adult learner, knowing your learning style, how to find on campus mental health resources and suicide prevention. RSVP for the workshop by Wednesday, May 22.

Please note, these workshops are for veterans only. For questions, contact Shauntelle Thompson at shauntelle.thompson@wichita.edu or 316-978-7391, or call Veterans Upward Bound at 316-978-6742.

The Community Outreach Team from Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host a resource fair sharing information on VA health care and the PACT Act 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Veterans can enroll in VA health care programs and assistance will be on hand to process disability claims and other benefits.

This event is open to all veterans, dependents and family members. Bring a copy of your DD-214 and most recent tax return in order to expedite enrollment and claims.

Chicken N Pickle will host Wichita State’s Veterans Upward Bound for a give-back night from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 with pickleball, drinks, food and Singo.

The Veterans Upward Bound will receive the proceeds of 10% of all food purchases.

For any questions, contact Gage Dowling at 316-978-7369 or gage.dowling@wichita.edu.

Chicken N Pickle will host Wichita State’s Veterans Upward Bound for a give-back night from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 with pickleball, drinks, food and Singo.

The Veterans Upward Bound program will get 10% of food purchases.

For any questions, please contact Gage Dowling at 316-978-7369 or gage.dowling@wichita.edu.

Graduation stoles and cords for military and veteran students are available for fall graduates in the Military and Veteran Services Office.

One cord and one stole will be issued for qualifying student veterans. Must present student ID and sign for receipt of these items. Come any time from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14-16 to 105 Grace Wilkie Hall.

The standard Marine Corps flag in color

Join us for a celebration when we will honor the Marine Corps’ 247th anniversary and Veterans Day from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Student Veterans Center, 105 in Grace Wilke Hall.

This is an important day for every American and is intended to honor and appreciate all who served the United States in all wars, mainly living veterans. We honor all of Wichita State University’s student veterans, faculty and staff for their service to our country. Everyone is welcome at this come-and-go event.