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Spring Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact sdvas@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. May 8, 20255:30 PM110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni […]

Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:30 PM, 110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni Center

Fall Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact sdvas@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. December 19, 20245:30 PM110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni […]

Thursday, December 19, 2024 5:30 PM, 110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni Center

Military Appreciation Tailgate
Tailgate

Saturday, September 21, 2024 Time TBD, Bryce Jordan Center

Military Appreciation Football Game
Football Game Penn State vs. Kent State

Saturday, September 21, 2024 Time TBD, Beaver Stadium

Military Appreciation Luncheon
Luncheon

Penn State employees, students and community members who served in the military and their families are invited to attend a free luncheon.  Register with the link below or scan the QR code :  Military Appreciation Luncheon Nov 14, 2024 RSVP by Nov 7, 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 pm -1:30 pm, Hintz Alumni Center 110 Robb Hall

Military Appreciation Breakfast
Breakfast

All PSU Employees and Students with a current or former military service will be welcome to register.  The registration pages are not live at this time.   

Monday, November 11, 2024 8:45 am - 10:45 am, HUB Heritage Hall

249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Ball

Friday, November 15, 2024, The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

Summer Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact sdvas@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. August 9, 20245:30 PM110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni […]

Friday, August 9th, 2024 5:30 PM, 110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni Center

Spring Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact sdvas@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. May 2, 20245:30 PM110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni […]

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 5:30 PM, 110 Robb Hall, Hintz Alumni Center

248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Ball

Friday, November 10, 2023 , The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Ceremony

Please join us as we commemorate Veteran’s Day. Guest speakers are from a Gold Star family. 

Monday, November 11, 2024 -11:11 am, Old Main Steps

Military Appreciation Breakfast
Breakfast

All PSU Employees and Students with a current or former military service will be welcome to register.  The registration pages are not live at this time.   

Friday, November 10, 2023 8:45 am - 10:45 am, HUB Heritage Hall

Military Cultural Competency – Be A Veteran Ally Training Program
Webinar

Employees of Penn State can sign up for this virtual training session through the Learning Resource Network in WorkLion.  IDP: Military Cultural Competency – Be a Veteran Ally (DIV-125) (csod.com) 

Thursday, November 9, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Virtual

Military Appreciation Luncheon
Luncheon

Penn State employees, students and community members who served in the military and their families are invited to attend a free luncheon.  Register with the link below or scan the QR code :  https://forms.microsoft.com/r/12d2i2rSA2

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 12:00 pm -1:30 pm, Hintz Alumni Center 110 Robb Hall

Ask A Veteran Panel
Panel Discussion

On November 7th, the Pennsylvania State University Veterans Organization will host a panel discussion for the community in the HUB Room 132- Flex Theater. The discussion will be moderated by members of the PSSUVO Executive Board. The group will include veterans and military-related students. The purpose of the discussion is to fill in some of […]

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, HUB 132 Flex Theater

Freedom 5K
Race

Sunday, November 5, 2023 10:00 am, Pattee Mall

Themed Movie Event – Top Gun Maverick
Themed Movie Event

Join the Penn State Military Appreciation Committee to kick off the 2023 Military Appreciation week with a special showing of “Top Gun – Maverick”.  Dress up as your favorite Top Gun character, cocktails starting at 7 PM, and movie showing at 8 PM.  Proceeds will support the Penn State Military Student Fund.

Friday, November 3, 2023 - 7:00 pm Cocktails, 8:00 pm Movie Showing, The State Theatre, State College, PA

Military Banner Unveiling
Banner Unveiling Presentation

Downtown State College

Friday, November 3, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Various Locations Downtown State College

Military Appreciation Football Game
Football Game Penn State vs. Indiana

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time TBD, Beaver Stadium

Military Appreciation Tailgate
Tailgate

Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time TBD, Bryce Jordan Center

Survey – Ask a Veteran
Information Gathering

Sometimes starting a conversation with a veteran can be challenging. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus, Veterans organization (PSUVO) want to help answer questions about their service, access to academia, and any other questions students, faculty, and staff have. On October 27th, at the HUB Monumental stairs, members of PSUVO will collect questions via […]

Friday, October 27, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, HUB Monumental Steps

Fall Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact sdvas@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. December 14, 20235:30 PMHUB – Heritage Hall

Thursday, December 14th, 2023 5:30 PM, HUB - Heritage Hall

Veteran Employer Mixer
Veteran Employer Mixer

Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Legends I & II, University Park, PA

Resume Writing Workshop
Resume Writing

Be Prepared for the Career Fair with a profession resume, detailing your military experience in civilian terms. Sign up by Thursday, September 7, 2023 using the link or the QR Code for a time to sit down with a professional resume writer.

Monday, September 11, 2023, Student Veteran Center, Ritenour Building, University Park, PA

Summer Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Military Honor Cord Ceremony

Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact Stephanie Crabtree at sxm143@psu.edu to register for the ceremony.

August 11, 2023, Hintz Alumni Center - 110 Robb Hall

Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Military Honor Cord Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact Stephanie Crabtree at sxm143@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. Event Details: Thursday, May 4, […]

Thursday, May 4, 2023, Hintz Alumni Center

DoD Tuition Assistance
Student Action Required

All students wishing to apply for DoD Tuition Assistance for Spring 2023 must submit their TA requests in their service TA Portals No Later Than 7 day prior to class start date. Don’t delay applying! Do it today!!!

Immediately!!, Tuition Assistance Portals

Fall Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact sdvas@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. December 15, 20225:00 PMHUB, Heritage Hall

Thursday, December 15th, 5:00PM, HUB, Heritage Hall

WWII Exhibit & Open House
WWII Exhibit & Open House

November 10, 2022, All-Sports Museum

Fall Military Honor Cord Ceremony
Ceremony

Graduating Servicemembers and Veterans!!! Come join us for the Military Honor Cord Ceremony and receive your Military Honor Cord from Penn State’s President, Dr. Bendapudi. A thirty minute ceremony will be followed with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a social hour. Contact sdvas@psu.edu to register for the ceremony. December 15, 20225:30 PMTBD

Thursday, December 15th, 5:30 PM, TBD