The Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) invites the campus community to the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building for the annual observance of Syracuse University’s Veterans Day ceremony.

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will be held in the K.G. Tan Auditorium, followed by a reception in the Bisignano Grand Hall inside the NVRC.

Hosted by the OVMA, the Veterans Day observance reflects Syracuse University’s longstanding commitment to serving military-connected students, veterans and their families. The tradition dates back to World War I, when the University established the Student Army Training Corps, the precursor to today’s Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Syracuse University Chancellor and President J. Michael Haynie, who took office in May as the University’s 13th Chancellor, will deliver remarks recognizing the contributions of veterans across the campus community and beyond.

Before joining the Syracuse faculty in 2006, Haynie served for 14 years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to found the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).

Additionally, the ceremony will feature reflections from veteran students and staff members on campus sharing stories of their experiences as the “Best Place for Veterans.”

All students, faculty, staff, alumni and local community members are invited to attend.

Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP. The NVRC has limited accessible parking spaces available for those who require parking accommodations; email vma@syr.edu to make parking arrangements. General parking is available throughout campus.