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Indiana Wesleyan University develops plan for military education
Making veteran education affordable
In October 2018, IWU–National & Global set in motion a strategic plan that included a comprehensive strategy for helping military students and their families earn degrees.
The first year of the strategic plan included four major goals:
- Expanding the audience eligible to receive IWU’s Military Preferred Tuition Rate,
- Launching a new associate degree program specifically for military and veteran students,
- Creating additional associate to master’s degree program offerings,
- And hosting an event to honor military servicemembers, veterans, and their families.
To read the full article, click here.
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The next Indiana Veterans Affairs Commission meeting is at 11 a.m. October 11 at Hulman Field 800 S. Petercheff St. Terre Haute.
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October 4, 2019
Contact Us
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.234.3910
in.gov/dva
IDVA launches online benefits portal
Indiana veterans, their families and those who serve veterans can now access an online interactive portal designed to assist with obtaining state benefits. Click here to access the portal and read more.
Vietnam Moving Wall
Join us for a celebration of honor and legacy 12 to 8 p.m. October 12 at IWU North Indy Education Center 3777 Priority Way S. Dr. Indianapolis. Hear IDVA director Dennis Wimer speak at 1 p.m. For more information, click here.
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Run/Walk/Roll to support vets
Register to participate in this 5K event beginning with race registration at 8:30 a.m. October 26 at Eagle Creek Park 56th St. entrance. Register here and enter code VETSTAKE7.
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 Pacers 5K
Run in the Pacers 5K! Registration begins at 9 a.m. October 26 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis. Register here and use code MILITARYRUNS for $5 off registration.
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Veteran Employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
There will be a veteran hiring fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 18 at Roudebush VA Medical Center 1481 W. 10th St. Indianapolis. Hosted by local veteran community partners and the VA Medical Center hiring managers.
Veteran Resource Fair and Hiring Event
The 2019 Eastern Indiana hiring event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 25 at the Tom Raper Center 861 Salisbury Rd. Richmond. Veterans can receive free health screenings, government resources, mental health services, educational information, employment opportunities and other community resource information. Free lunch is offered for the first 300 veterans. For more information, call 765.238.0007 or e-mail brea@work-one.org.
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Visit Indy giving away Shining a Light weekend
Beginning November 9, 2019, visit Monument Circle for Shining a Light, a seasonally-themed light show and a nightly signature salute. The show will begin at dusk 365 days a year and is synchronized with an Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra original score, paying tribute to the iconic monument. This five-minute light show tells many stories. From our servicemen and women, to our veterans, to Indy's past and future, Monument Circle will be the canvas for Indy's legacy every evening. Visit Indy is giving away a weekend getaway to a veteran and a guest to experience this inaugural light show. Enter here by October 11!
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