SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
AT HENDRICKS CHAPEL
Thursday, November 11

R.S.V.P. for reception by Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Call 315-443-2462 for special needs parking.

PROGRAM
(Subject to change)

10:45-11 a.m. Prelude (Military Hymns)

11 a.m. Ceremony Begins

Introduction and Welcome
CPT Ronnie Mildren

Invocation
Dean Tiffany Steinwert

National Anthem
Sung by Grammy and CMA nominee Michael Peterson

History of Veterans Day
LTC Bowen, AF PAS

Reading of Proclamations
LTC Bowen / LTC Hardwick

History of SU Veterans
Michael Rivezzo, president SVC

“You Could Hear A Pin Drop”
Michael Peterson

Presentation of U.S. Flag (flown by SU Veterans)
LTC Hardwick, Army PMS

Vice Chancellor’s Remarks
Eric Spina

Guest Speaker
Dean Mel Stith

Armed Forces Anthem
(Vets stand to be recognized)

Benediction
Dean Tiffany Steinwert

Processional to Quad

Wreath Presentation on the Quad
ROTC Cadet Honor Guard

Echo TAPS on the Quad
Brass Ensemble Trumpeters

Syracuse University has a long and proud tradition of supporting veterans, from its historic role educating the post-World War II generation under the original GI Bill to its commitment to post-9/11 servicemen
and women. SU was named a 2011 "Military Friendly School"
by G.I. Jobs magazine.