“Remember, Honor and Thank our Military Veterans” ~ Scottsdale Community College Veterans Day Awareness 2008

Scottsdale, AZ (October 20, 2008) – Community members are cordially invited to join Scottsdale Community College’s faculty, staff, and students for SCC’s Veterans Appreciation program -- “Remember, Honor and Thank Our Military Veterans” on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 11:30am - 12:30pm at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale. 

Event will be held in the Center Flagpole area, north of the NU Building.  See campus map for location:  www.scottsdalecc.edu/maps/scc_campus_map.html

We know veterans never forget their time serving in the military.  Please help us acknowledge your service!  If you are a veteran, please come and be recognized.  

Event activities will include:

• Colors posted by SCC alumnus Sean Kemp, First Lieutenant, Army National Guard
• National Anthem performed by Jacqueline Dunford, SCC Music student
• “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by SCC’s A Cappella Choir
• Native American blessing and flute presentation by SCC faculty members
• Welcome by SCC’s president, Dr. Jan Gehler
• Guest speaker from Congressman Harry Mitchell’s office
• Recognition of veterans
• Scholarship presentation
• Refreshments

SCC’s Veteran’s Day event is sponsored by the Veteran's Office, Diversity Committee, and the Student Life & Leadership office at Scottsdale Community College.

Free to the Public

No RSVP necessary

For information please call Alice Boothby at 480.423.6515

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About Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale Community College offers over 1,500 academic and non-credit classes each semester. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the campus is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful plant and wildlife. With nearly 12,000 students, Scottsdale Community College is proud to offer high-quality, affordable programs in small class settings. From Motion Picture/Television Production and Culinary Arts to Nursing and American Indian Studies, students have a wide variety of programs from which to earn credits for university transfer, launch their careers, train for new ones, or pursue a special interest. The SCC Business Institute offers customized programs to meet the needs of local business. Scottsdale Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

To learn about the many academic programs at Scottsdale Community College, call us at (480) 423-6000 or visit our website at www.scottsdalecc.edu.