Miami Dade College to Honors Veterans with College-wide Activities

Miami, Nov. 9, 2022 — Miami Dade College (MDC) will observe Veterans Day with community and educational activities that chronicle the sacrifices and accomplishments of the armed forces and veterans at each of its eight campuses. This year’s events include a celebration at MDC Wolfson Campus at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, with a resource fair, art exhibit, color guard from the University of Miami Army, and a keynote address from Richard A. Crusan, Deputy Chief, Public Affairs and Communications, US Southern Command. All events are free and open to the public.

Originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I, Veterans Day became a national holiday in 1938. It pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served the country honorably during war or peacetime.

Below is a list of MDC Veterans Day events: 

Thursday, Nov. 10, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Hialeah Campus

1780 W 49th St

Room 5101

Veteran’s Day Ceremony

The Veteran’s Day Ceremony is being held to honor those who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the U.S. military. This event will include a speaker and other activities to bring awareness to this important day.

 

Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Homestead Campus

500 College Terrace

Student Life Lounge, A118

 The campus will recognize the contributions of veterans by making cards to distribute at the Veterans Parade in Homestead on November 11, 2022.

 

Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Kendall Campus

11011 SW 104th St

Building 2 Room 2141

Commemorative Ceremony and Resource Fair

Join Kendall Campus in recognizing the contributions of veterans and connect campus and community resources for veterans.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 12-1 p.m.

Medical Campus

950 NW 20th St

Room 3506

Veteran’s Day Jeopardy

Medical Campus will host a special Jeopardy-style game that will cover trivia on various branches of the U.S military, in honor of Veteran’s Day.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 12 – 1 p.m.

North Campus

11380 N.W. 27th Ave.

Building 1, Atrium

Veterans Center and Student Lounge

The North Campus will celebrate the opening of its new Veterans Center and Student Lounge.

 

Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Padron Campus

627 SW 27th Ave

Flag Courtyard

Veterans Commemoration Ceremony

Opening ceremony commemorating National Veterans and Military Families Month.

 

Thursday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m.

West Campus

3800 NW 115th Ave

The Patio (Building 1, Third Floor)

Veterans Day Honoring

Honor those who have given their time, bravery and sacrifice by visiting the information table and for a moment of silence reflection led by the campus’ Student Government Association.

 

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Wolfson Campus

300 N.E. Second Ave.

Room 2106

Veterans Day Celebration

Wolfson Campus, which houses the Office of Veterans and Military Services, will host a resource fair, art exhibit and a color guard presentation from the University of Miami Army R.O.T.C. Wolfson Campus President Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez will deliver welcome remarks. The keynote speaker will be Richard A. Crusan, Deputy Chief, Public Affairs and Communications, US Southern Command.