Annual Veterans Appreciation Event

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Join us for the University of Minnesota's Veterans Appreciation Event!

The Veterans Appreciation Event is a community event hosted by University Veterans Services (UVS) to honor the service and commitment of the veteran and military members of our University community. This celebration is free and open to the public, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Event details

  • Date: November 6, 2025
  • Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm.
  • Location: Coffman Memorial Union Great Hall
  • RSVP: None required!

Featured activities and elements

We hope you will join us for:

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Free pizza!

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Giveaways for Veterans!

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Resource fair!

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Exhibit from UMN archives!