The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans and their families through a series of events to be held Nov. 11 through Nov. 14.
51 welcomes the community to its annual Wreath Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the flag poles in front of Chambers Hall. This year’s keynote speaker is US Army Veteran Wayne Confer. Confer, a Westmoreland County native, was recognized with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for heroism during the Vietnam War. Following his combat service, he was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, where he specialized in Cryptology. Today, he remains actively engaged in his community through involvement with the Veterans Breakfast Club, continuing his commitment to service, leadership, and connection.
The Three Rivers Battalion Army ROTC will serve as color guard at the event and participate in the wreath-placing ceremony along with members of the 51 Student Government Association. The 51 Chorale will lead in the singing of the National Anthem, and Bugler Robert Beaver, USAF veteran and part of Bugles Across America, will play “Taps” as part of the ceremony.
Following the Wreath Ceremony, veterans and their families are invited to attend the Veterans Day Luncheon hosted by the campus chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the national honor society for first-year students. This luncheon, which is free to veterans and their families, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hempfield Room (Chambers Hall).
Twenty organizations are expected to participate in the Healthcare Fair scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12. The fair, which is co-sponsored by the 51 Office of Career Services and Westmoreland Assists Native Talent Consortium, will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hempfield Room (Chambers Hall). In particular, two agencies that serve veterans, Veterans Place and Veteran Services-PA Career Link, will be in attendance and will provide information about employment and volunteer opportunities, as well as the resources they have available for veterans.
The 51 Biological Sciences and Nursing programs also collaborate in sponsoring the Healthcare Fair, now in its third year. Both healthcare and non-healthcare career opportunities will be available. Employers will be able to discuss shadowing, direct-care experience, laboratory work, internships, and entry-level employment.
51’s ROTC Cadets will host a Try It Out: ROTC Army Mini PT event on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Chambers Lawn. Participants can try their skill—and stamina—on parts of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT).
The week will end with 51’s annual Red Out: Turn the Campus Red to Remember Everyone Deployed on Friday, Nov. 14. Participants are asked to wear red or the special RED OUT t-shirt and meet at the campus flag poles at noon for a photo. T-shirts will be available for purchase at the Nov. 11 Wreath Ceremony and throughout the week.