Martiz Ware, Director – Veteran Services |
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Hello all, my name is Martiz Ware, Director of Veterans Services, and it is both an honor and a privilege to be highlighted in the Black Scholars Community Newsletter. Service to my community and my country runs deep in my blood. My Father worked for the Harford County, Maryland Board of Education for over 40 years. My Mother, who was a Domestic Worker volunteered to cook and clean for the elderly in our community, and at 91 still visits the local nursing home weekly to read the Bible to many who are younger than she. Two of my older brothers served in the Army with my eldest surviving Vietnam. I highlight these heroes in my family because they showed me how to serve with honor, and that no level of service is too small or too big.
I joined the Army right out of High school and in a few years, I found myself gazing at the desert night sky on the borders of Iraq and Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. I prayed each day that I and all my brothers and sisters in arms would make it home safely. Unfortunately, not everyone made it back. In times of war, service to one’s country becomes service to the entire world. Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Guardians put their lives on the line for the freedoms that many of us enjoy, and for the freedoms, many others in the world are seeking. The Bible says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) But, war takes its toll on even the strongest minds, and not everyone who returns is whole physically or mentally. I spent the last few years ministering on Skid Row, Los Angeles. The estimated population in a 0.4 square mile area is 8,000 to 11,000 people and 20% of the population are veterans who suffer from substance abuse and/or mental illness. Sadly, a large percentage are predominantly Black males.
As Director of Veterans Services here at Long Beach State, I am passionate about serving those who served. I see many opportunities to work with our senior administration, faculty, and staff to get our Veterans off the streets and into classrooms and/or prevent one from ending up on the streets. Many Veterans are not aware of all the benefits and services that are available. The Veterans Services Team are on the frontlines, advocating and making sure that our Vets, Active-Duty Military, and their families get what they deserve for all that they have done for us and our great country. Now that we are getting back on campus, they need us more than ever and you can be a VetNet Ally. For More information about the services, we provide to our military community please go to our website: www.csulb.edu/veterans. You can also contact me directly with any questions or ideas of how we can better serve our Veterans on campus at: Martiz.Ware@csulb.edu.
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Introducing - Aquila Jacquette, CSULB Junior - Accounting Major, ASI Senator for College of Business, President for Black Business Students Association (BBSA), Alumni Director for Hispanic Students Business(HSBA) and Treasurer for the Musical Meditation Club. |
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The Cultural Graduation was held online in May of 2021. We are so proud our graduates.
Let’s continue to hold them up as they are now California State Long Beach Alum.
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Dr. John Hamilton – Cynthia Johnson Student Development Award |
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California State University, Long Beach - College of Education – Student Development in Higher Education presented the “Dr. Cynthia S. Johnson Award” to Dr. John Hamilton for Contributions to Higher Education Through Exceptional Student Mentoring |
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities |
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Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 2pm
A celebration of gospel, jazz and classical holiday favorites,
from Joy to the World to Handel’s Messiah!
Black Scholars Community Discount Code: BAS10. - $10 off tickets
HOTTIX - Student discount tix (enter code when purchasing. must show student ID at the door)
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Celebrated dance company A.I.M performs Artistic Director Kyle Abraham’s exultant new ode to the music of Grammy Award-winning R&B legend D’Angelo. A thumping mixtape of a dance, An Untitled Love is sonically rooted in the richness of Soul and R&B music, and celebrates family, community, and love in this evening-length experience by one of today’s most in-demand choreographers. Tickets for this performance go on sale November 1, 2021
Black Scholars Community Discount Code: BAS10. - $10 off tickets
HOTTIX - Student discount tix (enter code when purchasing. must show student ID at the door)
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All funds raised support the mission of the Black Resource Center and Scholarships for students supporting the advocacy of our African American population on campus. |
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Please contact us if you have any upcoming events, celebrations, or stories you would like us to share with our community.
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