The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF), in cooperation with Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle, will host the Conference on Engaging Community Support for Veterans Friday, April 20, at the OnCenter, 800 S. State St., Syracuse.
The conference presents an opportunity to harness the power of community in supporting, engaging and respecting the nation’s veterans and their families. Topics of discussion include health and wellness, employment and education.
Members of the SU community are invited to attend the event. An RSVP is required by noon on Thursday, April 19, to vets@syr.edu. Registration for the event begins on Friday, April 20, at 7:15 a.m., in front of the Wall of Honor, directly inside of the OnCenter’s Harrison Street entrance. The conference will be held in Ballroom East of the venue.
The conference will open with convening remarks by:
Panel Discussion Two: Economic Engagement, Employment and Entrepreneurship
Panel Discussion Three: Education: Post-Secondary and Vocational
For more information on the conference, contact Meghan Florkowski at the IVMF, 315-443-4629 or mconroy@syr.edu.
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