SVA Illinois

MISSION BBQ check them out on your branch day for a free sandwich!!

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Hello! Recently we have sent out a call to action in the form of donation letters to help grow our SVA chapter here at SIUE. If you'd like to help this chapter thrive contact us through the information below or message us on our page!

SIUE Nationally Recognized as Military Friendly® Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been nationally-recognized as a 2022-23 Military Friendly® School. The University’s “Gold” designation emphasizes its commitment to successfully connect the military and civilian world through its Office of Military and Veteran Services.

Warrior-Scholar Project is hosting a workshop at the Chez Veterans Center this Friday, and there is still time to register! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UIUC_CSW_2022

Upcoming Events for Madison County Veterans' Assistance Commission!

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate with these amazing women today at 10am PST!

Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/ /808772587194282510

Today we celebrate International Women's Day!

🚨 This is the perfect time to apply for jobs and internships! Register for the 1st Annual Student Veteran Career Fair at Loyola University Chicago on Monday, March 28, 2022, from 3-6pm CST.

SVA-IL will be hosting a social for all student veterans after the career fair (in the same building), so register for the career fair, bring copies of your resumes, prep your elevator speech, and enjoy some time with your fellow student veterans.

Today we celebrate the U.S. Navy Seabees! We mark 80 years of Seabees with honor and reverence for the sailors who serve and have served. “We build, we fight.”

Scholarships We ensure that families who’ve sacrificed so much for our country receive the education and opportunities they deserve. Whether it’s K-12th grade or higher education, we believe the cost of pursuing their academic dreams should not be an additional burden.

Our very own Northern Illinois Regional Director, Sheri Gross! We appreciate all you do to support our veteran community!

COD Manager of Veterans Services Sheri Gross has been recognized as a Higher Ed Hero by Columbia University's Center for Veteran Transition and Integration. Way to go! 👍 To read the full interview, please visit https://veterans.columbia.edu/news/sheri-gross-student-engagement-crucial-maintaining-thriving-military-community-campus

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From Uniform to University: African American Servicemembers and Veterans in the Community. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Military and Veteran Services will be returning with its panel series From Uniform To University to honor African American servicemembers. The panel series highlights the diverse identities and experiences of those that have served in the United States military. The panel discussion “African Ameri...

SVA's programs and services department is hosting a series of chapter consultations for chapter leaders, chapter members and chapter advisors focused on the new MySVA portal. These meetings are intended to welcome chapter leaders, members, and advisors into MySVA, and to provide more information about its features.

There will be two meetings held in February:


February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. ET with Kevin Monell and Cameron Zbikowski

https://studentveterans-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwscu2trjIsGtwoP-2a2ibCphTscaSXO9-b

Meeting ID: 881 5450 9608


February 16, 2022 at 10 p.m. ET with Joi Brewster and Kathryn Dobbs

https://studentveterans-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudeuorjsuGtw6WLHIIro-prXCYWVNr8LD

Meeting ID: 823 2200 0408

Spring 22 Affinity Group Schedule is Now Available!

This Spring 2022 semester, Military and Veteran Services will again be hosting the MAVRC Affinity Groups [Military and Veteran Resource Center Affinity Groups] to build fellowship and networking among students, faculty and staff, and individuals in the community.

The affinity groups will be free and open to the public to bring together the military-affiliated community, and connect this population with resources and services for personal and professional development. The affinity groups will meet monthly via Zoom, with the exception of January, May, August, and December.

The following affinity groups to be offered:

Veterans of Color Group
Meeting Dates: Tuesday, February 1, March 1, April 5
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/214631276927

Women Veterans Group
Meeting Dates: Tuesday, February 8, March 8, April 12
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/214660725007

LGBTQIA+ Veterans Group
Meeting Dates: Tuesday, February 15, March 15, April 19
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/214668227447

Disabled Veterans Group
Meeting Dates: Tuesday, February 22, March 22, April 26
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/231637573217

Military and Veteran Spouses and Dependents Group
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, February 23, March 30, April 27
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/214684135027

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Respectfully,
Telisha Reinhardt, M.S. (she/her/hers)
Military & Veteran Services Coordinator
Military & Veteran Services | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
p: 618.650.3569 | e: [email protected]
https://www.siue.edu/military/

MAVRC Book Club April Meeting MAVRC Book Club - April Meeting

In the latest episode of "Life After the Military," our very own Chicago Area Director, Dr. Stacey Dixon, talks about her service in the United States Marine Corps as a Meteorology and Oceanography Officer, her challenging transition after an unforeseen medical retirement, and the passionate and fulfilling work she does in the education field.

As the Director, Veterans and Military Program with National Louis University, Dr. Dixon helps student veterans adjust to the campus environment to build and execute their plan for their future.

Dr. Dixon provides her experience on the military transition to the civilian sector to which many of us can relate!

https://www.pivotalmomentsmedia.com/life-after-the-military-dr-stacey-dixon/

Life After The Military – Dr. Stacey Dixon - Pivotal Moments Media In the latest episode of Life After the Military, Dr. Stacey Dixon talks about her service in the United States Marine Corps as a Meteorology and Oceanography Officer, her challenging transition after an unforeseen medical retirement, and the passionate and fulfilling work she does in the education....

Merging Vets and Players and Student Veterans of America will be collaborating on Instagram Live in a discussion about veteran transition and NatCon 2022.

This conversation will feature MVP Co-founder Nate Boyer, MVP Las Vegas Program Coordinator Bruno Moya, and SVA Marketing Coordinator Kameron Smith.

Join us live on Instagram on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:30pm EST/4:30 pm PT

If physical health was treated like mental health:
(military folks know all about this!)

http://ow.ly/Nh5m50H12wo

Advice for veterans interested in flipping houses, other real estate investments:

http://ow.ly/suoa50H12eC

Real Estate Investing Advice from 7 US Military Veterans - Happy Veteran’s Day - Joe Fairless Many former US military service members become real estate investors after transitioning to civilian life. Discipline, a strong work ethic, […]

TOMORROW! This is a great way to get ideas on how to raise money to attend NatCon in January! Don't miss it!

Student Veterans of America has partnered with GuideOn: Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado to help SVA chapters who are looking for ways to plan and fund their NatCon 2022 trip.
Join us for a coffee chat on Nov 19, 2021, at 5:00 PM EST

Link to register: https://lnkd.in/dP7WNgDW

Student Veterans of America has partnered with GuideOn: Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado to help SVA chapters who are looking for ways to plan and fund their NatCon 2022 trip.

Join us for a coffee chat on Nov 19, 2021, at 5:00 PM EST

Link to register: https://lnkd.in/dP7WNgDW

Don't leave money on the table. Make sure you're getting all the financial benefits you're entitled to:

http://ow.ly/RBn050GOMIk

Financial Benefits for Military Families | Kiplinger For Veterans Day, we run through benefits and programs meant to offset some of the financial risks service members take on. Also, hosts David Muhlbaum and Sandy Block talk about holiday tipping in the age of COVID and the cost of ... cats.

Not everyone needs to go to college to live their dreams. Find out how to use your GI Bill to start your own business:

http://ow.ly/Z6MS50GOM0L

Use your GI Bill benefits to start a business? Lawmakers push pilot program Reintroduced legislation would create a pilot program for a few hundred veterans to get business start-up money through the GI Bill program instead of college tuition payouts.

Student Veterans of America has partnered with GuideOn: Ashley Gorbulja-Maldonado to help SVA chapters who are looking for ways to plan and fund their NatCon 2022 trip.

Join us for a coffee chat on Nov 19, 2021, at 5:00 PM EST

Link to register: https://lnkd.in/dP7WNgDW

We had a great time volunteering for Will County Habitat for Humanity this past weekend to help build a home for a fellow veteran! Thank you so much to Kevin Barszcz and Cheryl Toohey for this opportunity.

Being able to rely on your brothers and sisters in arms is priceless, but sometimes you have to do things yourself if you want them done right.

If you feel that way about your food/drinks and want to try a new hobby, home-brewing is a great way to do that:

http://ow.ly/Q5AB50GKncq

How To Brew Your First Homemade Beer If you want to know how to brew beer, but don't know where to start then you came to the right place. It's fermentation Friday and today we are going over th...

Financially, the last year has been a roller-coaster.
If the uncertainty was hard on you or your wallet, here are some budgeting tips to help veterans and military families make the most out of every dollar:

http://ow.ly/ccwA50GKm7u

Redirect Notice

Today we celebrate 246 years of the U.S. Marine Corps! We honor those Marines who bravely served and continue to serve our country.

Calling all Student Veterans! Join SVA-IL on Saturday, November 20th, as we enjoy a day at Wrigley Field while watching the Purdue v. Northwestern football game!

Tickets are offered at a discounted rate of $30 per Student Veteran and up to one (1) additional guest. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis, so get your tickets ASAP!

https://svailatwrigley.eventbrite.com

The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program is a great opportunity for disabled vets to get involved in government.

Learn more here:
http://ow.ly/KH9P50GJSF0

Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program About the Program The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established in 2008 to provide wounded and/or disabled veterans an opportunity to work for Congress. These two-year paid fellowships provide veterans with experience and exposure to broaden career opportunities. Positions are available in....

Student Veterans of America SIUE Chapter The SIUE chapter of SVA helps to ensure that military-connected students achieve their greatest potential. Whether that be providing them with a peer group, getting them involved on and off campus, or connecting them to helpful resources.

Honoring Veterans Ceremony Kicks Off Week of Events Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) launched a series of events, scheduled for Nov. 8-11, honoring military veterans with its Honoring Veterans Ceremony held Monday, Nov. 8 in the Goshen Lounge.

Get a jump-start on planning out your Veterans Day freebie/discount agenda!

https://blogs.http://ow.ly/2m4X50GFwYO

Veterans Day 2021 Discounts - VAntage Point We coordinated this list of Veterans Day 2021 discounts, free meals and services in honor of Veterans Day 2021.