UWF Student Veterans of America

Come hang out this Thursday!

Hiring Our Heroes Student Veterans Virtual Career Summit!
March 8, 12 - 2 P.M. CST

Link to registration below.

Virtual Hiring Fair: Student Veterans Virtual Career Summit Join me for this event: Student Veterans Virtual Career Summit

Thinking about coming to Washington Week but have questions about what to expect at each event, what you should wear, or how to set up a meeting with your elected officials? We have answers to all those questions and more.

SVA will be hosting two "Washington Week 101" informational sessions. The two virtual info sessions will occur via Zoom on the following dates:

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM ET - https://studentveterans-org.zoom.us/j/89558747778?pwd=dDcwMytrSFlRaGhMR0x5RXlxT3JSUT09

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET - https://studentveterans-org.zoom.us/j/88478296779?pwd=WHBNZlp2Ynl4T0pFb2JpQlJmWENMQT09

Here is a bit of what you can expect to hear more about during the informational session:

- What to expect on the Hill
- How to set up meetings with your members of Congress
- What to wear
- What not to bring to federal buildings
- Storytelling
- SVA Policy Priorities
- Q&A
- Etc.

UWF Student Veterans of America updated their website address.

UWF Student Veterans of America updated their phone number.

“The S Word” is a documentary that takes the issue and puts a face to su***de, opening the conversation to reduce the shame and stigma.

Free screenings of the documentary and a panel afterwards in multiple locations & dates. Reserve your seat via Eventbrite, QR code.

See you at the Veterans appreciation game. Go UWF beat the Blaze!!!

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. Nick Hoyt Michelle Salzman Annaleisse Laura Dave Meron Kenny Porter

Happy Birthday Marines!

Next week is Veterans week and the MVRC has something big planned. Come join us at 10am on Wednesday for the Veterans Day Observance Ceremony.

RSVP from here https://forms.gle/2CeDzYYhMGuKyytk9 or scan the QR code.

It’s no shave November and we are showing our support for prostate cancer awareness by hosting a no shave challenge all month. Stay tuned for more to come!

Come join us tomorrow night at 4:00 pm for our first in person meeting of the semester!

We will be meeting in the MVRC building conference room (building 38 rm 141)

We’ll also have a live zoom link for anyone who wants to tune in virtually.

Stay safe in this weather Argos.

Major Hurricane Ida: UWF Closed

University officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ida, which is currently a category 4 hurricane located in southeast Louisiana.

All UWF locations, including the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast and UWF Historic Trust, will close Sunday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. and will remain closed through Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 4:59 a.m. This includes all classes, events, campus activities and online courses.

Normal University operations, classes, events and campus activities will resume Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 5 a.m., unless conditions change, in which case, University officials will notify all students, faculty and staff.

According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, local impacts include up to 15 inches of rain with potential flash flooding, potential tornadoes and wind gusts up to 50mph.

Residential Students: If necessary, a decision may be made to evacuate UWF residential students to the on-campus ride-out facility. This decision will be made as the storm progresses and communicated in a timely manner to residential students. Dining Services will work with Housing and Residence Life on facilitating dining options during the closure. These options will be communicated to residential students through Housing and Residence Life staff.

The University communicates with students, faculty and staff via email, uwf.edu, facebook.com/westfl, twitter.com/uwf and the UWF Mobile Alert text messaging system. To learn more about Mobile Alert, visit uwf.edu/mobilealert.

To ensure you receive future University communications, confirm that your contact information is up-to-date in the University’s communication system, “Mobile Alert.” Log in to my.uwf.edu and search “Mobile Alert” to update and add contact information.

University officials encourage students, faculty and staff to learn more about storm preparedness at uwf.edu/uwfstorm. Weather information is available by tuning into WUWF at 88.1FM or online at wuwf.org. Updates from the National Weather Service are available at www.weather.gov/mob and twitter.com/NWSMobile.

In the event of an emergency, please contact the UWF Police Department at 850.474.2415.

UWF Student Veterans of America updated their business hours.

Come join us for our first ever speaker series!
Featuring Chief MSGT Chad Caden: Persevering Through Adversity. Link below ⬇️



https://meet.google.com/cim-tyrm-uvp?hs=224

Did you know that there is a spring break survey on MyUWF?

Take the 5 minute survey to let the school know the we need a break. Choose from the option of a 3 or 4 day weekend.

https://uwf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Um9eIKY2vxkcEm

New year new semester!

We’re ready to kick off the spring semester with you.

Looking for a support system or help navigating college life after the military? UWF Student Veteras of America is here to help.

Need professional attire now that you are out of the military, but suits are too expensive?

Argo Suit Up offers UWF students 30% off professional attire during the event. UWF professional development is also offering financial assistance to all currently enrolled students and recent alumni (2019).

Apply by January 24 online at this site

https://uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/career-education/students/argos-suit-up/

With virtual finals week we know that stress levels are high. Just remember to take your time this week and breathe.

Are you a STEM major? Did you know that there is a $1000 scholarship that is open to all STEM majors?

The Hoshizaki ice maker scholarship is open to all undergraduate students enrolled within STEM careers.

Apply online today:
https://hoshizakiicemaker.com/stem-scholarship

Did you know that if you fail a class in your undergraduate program at UWF you can retake it and replace the grade?

Finals can be a stressful time for anyone, especially now. Don't let one bad class ruin your GPA. At UWF you can retake up to 3 classes that you received below a C in.

Education is especially important for non-traditional students and student veterans and the SVA is here to help make the process as easy as possible.

Did you know that in the state of Florida if you received any medal that is "superior in precedence" you are eligible for a free education?

If your have any of these medals you can receive a tuition and fee waiver:
Purple Heart
Bronze Star (must be “V” designation or device)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit (must be “V” designation or device)
Silver Star
Air Force Cross
Navy Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Medal of Honor

Contact UWF Military Veterans Resource Center for more info

No longer active duty? Looking for people who understand going to college after the military?

The SVA is here for you. We are an organization completely run by veterans and dependents for veterans and dependents. We are here for whatever you need to be succeed in higher education. From financial aid help, tips and tricks, to a strong support system of people who understand your struggles.


To learn more about us or join today visit us at our Argopulse page
https://uwf.presence.io/organization/student-veterans-of-america
or email us at
[email protected]

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The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019, S. 789, has officially been signed into law as of October 6, 2020. Equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) is now a permanent & accepted form of service in preventing su***de in veterans! When I hear more on how to apply for funding, I will pass it along.

UWF SVA members Brent and Dave out today helping to getting American Legion Post 33 back up and running! Did you know this place used to be a dance hall back in the 1920's?!

It's now easier to send UWF Student Veterans of America a message.

UWF SVA's featured member this week is our esteemed President, Brent Gill! Get to know him a bit more!

Hometown: Hammond, Louisiana

Branch Of Service: Army

Years: 2010-2014

Job: Combat Medic

Duty Stations: Fort Polk, FOB Altimur, COP Kherwar

Live now: Pensacola

Going to school for: BS in Nursing

Goals After Graduation: Become a licensed flight nurse

Married, Pets, Kids: Engaged to my fiance Holly, two cats and a fluffy siberian husky

Why are you part of the SVA?:

I wanted to be able to help fellow veterans both in scholastic environments and to be a leading part of addressing mental health stigmas and su***de awareness/prevention among veterans.

What do you love about being an Argo?:

I love the general friendliness and openness people have here at UWF. As well as the environment that it has fostered that has helped me to realize my strengths and figure out the goals I want to pursue and achieve.

If you were a contestant on chopped what four ingredients would be in your basket?

New York strip steak, eggs, bacon and mango habanero wing sauce to slather over it all.

Get to know your SVA! Our featured member this week is our Secretary, Dave Meron.

Name: David Meron

Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY

Branch of Service: Air Force

Years: 1999-2020

Job: Airborne ISR Operator

Places stationed: RAF Mildenhall x 2, Offutt AFB, Beale AFB, Hurlburt Field

Live now: Pensacola, FL

Going to school for: Political Science

Goals after graduation: Work on Masters in Public History

Married? Kids? Pets?: Single, two great cats

Why are you part of SVA? Networking and mentor ship with fellow veterans at UWF

What do you love about being an Argo? My first school had a student body of approximately 2,000 students. UWF is obviously much larger, yet the individual classrooms are roughly the same size, allowing for the appropriate student/professor interaction that enriches the learning experience.

If you were a contestant on Chopped, what four ingredients would be in your basket? flank steak, yellow onion, garlic clump, red bell pepper

Hey all! We are having our monthly SVA meeting Tuesday, October 6th @ 17:00 via Zoom. Email us at [email protected] if you’d like to get involved!

Many of our current leadership are attending this today and tomorrow; getting some good information to make our organization the best it can be to support the Veterans in our school and community!

SVA Regional Summits help you navigate the academic year with tools, techniques, and tactics ready for impact on your campus. Learn how to build a world-class SVA chapter while developing the leadership skills to keep it successful for years to come. Apply today: summits.studentveterans.org