MSSU to celebrate Veterans Day with multiple activities
JOPLIN, Mo – Missouri Southern invites students, employees, and community members to join us in celebrating Veterans Day with events dedicated to honoring those who have served our country during the week of November 9 – 15.
MSSU will host several events open to the community including a free concert by the Missouri National Guard’s 135th Army Band on Saturday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in Taylor Performing Arts Center.
A special Veterans Day Luncheon is also slated on November 11 from 12 – 1 p.m. in Billingsly Student Center’s ballroom on the third floor. This gathering will serve as a heartfelt tribute to our veterans, active services members, and their families, providing an opportunity to fellowship while expressing gratitude for their sacrifice and dedication.
Additionally, as part of the festivities, students, and staff from the Campus Activities Board (CAB) will offer an outdoor rock-climbing wall event on Wednesday, November 13. Students will have the chance to challenge themselves physically while engaging in a fun activity that honors our veterans. Community veterans are also invited to attend, creating a shared experience of camaraderie and respect.
“It is essential that we remember and honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces,” said Maghan Alberts, the coordinator of Veteran Services at MSSU. “Their dedication and sacrifice to defend our nation deserve our utmost respect. As the veteran services coordinator, I have had the privilege of supporting veterans in their pursuit of higher education at MSSU—their commitment and bravery are truly admirable, and it is an honor to assist them on their educational journey.”
The Veterans Day Luncheon and climbing wall event are part of MSSU’s commitment to supporting our veteran students and fostering an inclusive environment. The university’s dedicated Veteran Services team, led by Alberts, is available to assist veterans in accessing educational resources, financial aid, and support systems.>
For more information on veteran support at MSSU, please visit the MSSU Veteran Services webpage at https://www.mssu.edu/student-