April 2018 OVMSA Newsletter
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Registration is Approaching!
Be sure to be paying attention to your educational benefits and course requirements as registration is upcoming! If needed, be talking to your academic advisors or the Veteran Office if you have any questions as registration for Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 approaches.

Questions? 719-255-3253 or military@uccs.edu
The UCCS PAVE Team was featured in the National PAVE Newsletter!
HONOR SOCIETY
SALUTE Information
SALUTE Honor Society recently began a chapter at UCCS! If you are interested learning more please see our website and email vets@uccs.edu for details on how to sign up with our chapter.
ON and OFF CAMPUS EVENTS
Celebrating Clancy Herbst's 90th Birthday
APRIL 3 3PM-5PM

UCCS Office of Veteran and Military Student Affairs will be celebrating the 90th birthday of one of our center donors, Clarence Herbst!

We will also be unveiling a new display on our frosted glass wall featuring some of his life lessons. Cake and light refreshments provided
Career Workshop
APRIL 9 12PM-2PM
STUDENT VETERAN CENTER

Dana Rodenbaugh will present a workshop with tips on resume, cover letter, interview tips, and more!
Bash the Bluffs 5k
APRIL 28 9:30AM

Campus Recreation will host the 17th annual Bash the Bluffs 5K run/walk on Saturday, April 28 th at 9:30am. The course starts and ends at the Campus Recreation Center. This hilly course is mildly challenging for runners, but is stroller and dog friendly for walkers. Aid stations will be provided along the route with water and medical attention if necessary.
Run as One COS
APRIL 7 10:30AM
4630 FORGE ROAD, C/S 80907

Run As One is a run held in honor of Marine veteran Clay Hunt.

The run starts at 10:30am at Red Leg, and Red Leg Brewery will be open after the race!
Career and Volunteer Fair
APRIL 24 10AM-2PM BERGER HALL

Come meet employers looking to hire students for jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities in all areas. Come to the Career Fair "Dressed for Success" and with a resume in hand. Please visit the Career Center website for a listing of all of the employers scheduled to attend and tips on how to prepare for the fair!
ALL ABOUT CAREER
Employment/Volunteer/Internship Opportunities
Sports Corp's Summer Volunteer - Various Summer Dates Click HERE !

Discover Goodwill IT Training - IT and Diesel Technology programs!

Northrop Grumman openings nationwide(engineering and software)! Click HERE

Akima Support hiring for safety manager jobs! Click HERE

Dynetics is looking for a summer intern in business administration! Click HERE

ISYS Technologies is hiring! Click HERE
PROGRAMS and RESOURCES
Student Veteran Organization
Student Veteran Organization Meetings
Wednesdays 12:30PM
1st and 3rd Thursday 4:30PM
at UCCS Student Veteran Center
POC - Tim Little tlittle2@uccs.edu

Veteran Tutoring Program
Math Tuesday 12:30PM- 2PM
Writing Wednesday 10AM-12PM
Science Thursday 11AM - 12:30PM
POC- Astrid Monar amonar@uccs.edu
Books for Battle Buddies
Our Books for Battle Buddies will take your used books and lend them to other students in need.
POC - bfbb@uccs.edu
Community Resources
Minority Veterans of America is a non-profit dedicated to changing the narrative of the American Veteran
Wounded Warrior Projec t has numerous events, programs, and benefits help for Post 9/11 veterans!
TREE Group is a new psycho-educational and experiential group designed for those who have experienced trauma
USO Colorado Springs has a number of programs benefiting local veterans
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanit y has a Veteran Home Repair program
Homes for All Veterans SSVF Program has info about maintain safe, stable housing!
UPCOMING
UCCS Upcoming Events
  • May SALUTE Induction Ceremony
  • May End of Semester BBQ
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