East Stroudsburg University will hold a Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, November 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to recognize local veterans and servicemen in all branches of the armed services and also to introduce veterans to the educational opportunities available to them at ESU. The celebration will be held in the Keystone Room in the Center for Hospitality Management. There will also be a military observance, including a 21-gun salute, adjacent to the statue (Julia) at the front campus circle. Julia was originally acquired by East Stroudsburg State Normal School (ESSNS) alumni in 1919 to commemorate and honor the school\u2019s servicemen and women who had died in World War I.<\/p>\n
Keynote speaker for this event is Colonel Robert Bennett, who is currently at the United States War College at Carlisle Barracks, graduating in 2012. Col. Bennett earned a bachelor of science degree in business management from the University of Alabama and a master of arts degree in education from Ball State University. Former Army Veteran Dennis Higgins, ESU class of 2013, will preside over the Veterans Day Celebration. Highlights of the celebration will include a wreath-laying ceremony, with a 21-gun salute taking place at approximately 2:30 p.m. The celebration is open to the general public and campus communities at no cost.<\/p>\n
Refreshments will be served and local veteran organizations will host an information fair in ESU\u2019s Keystone Room.<\/p>\n
The Celebration program is as follows:<\/p>\n
2:00 p.m. Kevin MacIntire, ESU Staff Arielle Bazulka 2:05 p.m. 2:10 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Visitors to ESU\u2019s campus may find additional parking at the university\u2019s Center for Innovation, located at the intersection of Brown Street and Route 447 in East Stroudsburg. Shuttle buses will pick up visitors at the remote location and bring them to the Keystone Room for the celebration, and return them to the Center at the conclusion of the event.<\/p>\n
\nInvocation by Capt. Ryan C. Kraus, U.S. Army<\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, Center for Hospitality Management<\/p>\n
\nNational Anthem <\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, Center for Hospitality Management<\/p>\n
\nPledge of Allegiance <\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, Center for Hospitality Management<\/p>\n
\nWelcoming Remarks from ESU President Robert J. Dillman<\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, Center for Hospitality Management<\/p>\n
\nOpening Remarks by Dr. Jeffrey Weber
\nAssociate Professor of Political Science<\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, Center for Hospitality Management<\/p>\n
\nKeynote Remarks by Col. Robert Bennett
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\nClosing Remarks by Commissioner Suzanne McCool
\nMonroe<\/strong> County<\/strong> Commissioner from 2004-2010<\/strong>
\nKeystone Room, Center for Hospitality Management<\/p>\n