University of Michigan-Dearborn Student Veterans Association

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Last year, at our First Scholarship Banquet!

INTERVIEW: Brian Stone, candidate for MI-15 in Dearborn - "This is my town. This is my city. And... Not long ago, my friend Mike Henry, the Chair of the Ann Arbor Dems, introduced me to Brian Stone, a 28-year old openly gay man from Dearborn who has already thrown his hat into the ring for the 15...

Interested in a scholarship opportunity? The SVA-Raytheon scholarship might be the perfect fit for you. Submissions are due by Feb. 2. The scholarship is only available to Army veterans.

http://studentveterans.org/index.php/chapter/programs/scholarships?id=127

Scholarships Together with corporate partners, SVA offers a number of scholarships throughout the academic year. Click the links below to learn more about the opportunities currently available:

What a guy!

http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2015/01/25/protections-sought-ptsd-dogs/22243685/

Iraq veterans in legislature want to protect PTSD dogs Two Iraq veterans in Michigan legislature want to standardize training, regulations for service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Come and relax / study in between classes at the Veterans Affairs Office at UC 2174. We've got a Keurig, a microwave and a fridge now!
-Brian Stone, SVA President

Interested in a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a highly technical field? Try applying for the $10,000 Google SVA Scholarship:

http://www.google.com/edu/students/google-sva-scholarship/

Google for Education At Google, we believe information should be universally accessible. Our education and scholarship programs aim to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields.

Great press from this week's event!

FLOTUS on Female veteran unemployment:

"Now, that's just wrong."

FLOTUS Talks Unemployment for Women Vets Michelle Obama addresses women veterans on unemployment rates, saying 'that's just wrong.'

Great times at a great event. Tag SVA on your pics of the inaugural student veteran scholarship dinner and we'll share them!

Woot! Our dinner is on the news.

http://patch.com/michigan/dearborn/university-michigan-dearborn-student-vet-group-plans-scholarship-dinner-0

University of Michigan-Dearborn Student Vet Group Plans Scholarship Dinner Scholarships will be awarded to student veterans who continue to service in the community and advocate for veterans.

Have you RSVP'd and sent in your donation for the Student Veterans Scholarship Dinner yet?

RSVP: http://whoozin.com/X39-PXW-7VTT
Donations page: https://leadersandbest.umich.edu/find/ #/give/basket/fund/324718

EVENT DETAILS:
Veteran Service Scholarship Dinner
Keynote Speaker: Representative David Knezek
UM-Dearborn Graduate and Iraq War Veteran
Event Begins 6:00 P.M.
Speeches 6:15 P.M. – 6:45 P.M. ~ Buffet Dinner 6:45 P.M.

University of Michigan-Dearborn
University Center
Kochoff Halls B & C
4901 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128

Formal Attire

Veteran Service Scholarship Dinner Mon Nov 10, 2014 at 6:00 pm