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The Maricopa Community Colleges comprise ten colleges and two skill centers. Each college is individually accredited, yet part of a larger system — the Maricopa County Community College District.

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Contact: Denise Kronsteiner
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2009 Oct 26
For Immediate Release

"The Military Veteran and the Family" -- Scottsdale Community College Veterans Day Observance and Vets Lounge Dedication – Nov 10



Scottsdale, AZ (October 23, 2009) – Community members are cordially invited to join Scottsdale Community College's faculty, staff, and students for SCC's Veterans Day Appreciation program -- "The Military Veteran and the Family" on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 11:00am - 12:00pm at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale. Veterans Lounge dedication in the Student Center Cafeteria will follow the program.

This year's event will be held on the lawn/patio area on the west side of the Student Center (SC). See campus map for location (grass area west of SC building): 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, we invite you and your family to join us.

Event activities will include:

  • Master of Ceremonies – Dr. Dean Hermanson, SCC
  • Dr. Jan Gehler, SCC president, Welcome greeting
  • Posting of colors and gun salute
  • Guest speaker, National Guard Adjutant General, Hugo E. Salazar
  • Congressman Harry Mitchell
  • Scottsdale Community College Administrators
  • Maricopa Community College District Guests
  • Dedication of SCC Vets Lounge

The Vets Lounge is the first to be dedicated on a MCCD campus. The lounge will provide student vets with a casual setting where friendships will develop and support can be provided when needed.

SCC's Veteran's Day event is sponsored by the Veteran's, Student Services, and Administration offices at Scottsdale Community College.

Free to the Public

No RSVP necessary

For information please call Alice Boothby at 480.423.6515