Military and Veterans' Events on Campus
In support of our military and veteran students, faculty and staff, we host regular events and meetings and encourage participation on our Military and Veterans Affair Committee.
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
The KU Medical Center Military and Veterans Affairs Committee works to develop a military- and veteran-friendly campus and facilitate health research relevant to military members, veterans and their families. The committee includes students, faculty, staff and community partners who share this mission.
KUMC Veterans Celebrations 2024
In honor of Veterans Day, the University of Kansas Medical Center will host a variety of events November 11-15. Events are open the entire KU and KU Medical Center community.
- Throughout the week of November 11-15, the Registrar’s Office will be displaying the flags for the military branches on the HEB bridge.
Monday, November 11:
Taps will be played by Staff Sergeant Daniel Loeschen of the 312th Army Band in Leavenworth at 11 a.m. in the Murphy Courtyard.
Available to view via Zoom at the link below.
Tuesday, November 12:
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is sponsoring the Jayhawk Coffee Break in Murphy Lobby for Veterans Week. Stop by from 8:30-9:30 to enjoy a cup of Spokes coffee!
Wednesday, November 13:
Intentional Leadership: How To Be Deliberate In Your Actions, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
In-Person: Health Education Building, Room B104
Zoom Registration: bit.ly/4dhtsKr
This workshop focuses on how everyday leadership actions matter, whether you are building a team, navigating and addressing biases or other challenges, or making difficult decisions. How one leads matters!
View more events hosted by KU-Lawrence
Ongoing:
- The Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall at the Dole Institute continues Senator Bob Dole’s commitment to honoring Kansas veterans past and present. Submissions are always welcome of veterans who have served our country from World War II until today who have a Kansas connection: whether they were born, lived, stationed or served in Kansas. Submit a veteran profile at this link: Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall or contact kansasveterans@ku.eduor
785-864-4900
Learn more about the Campus-Wide Leadership Series. Email Jenny Laffey with questions.
Have an idea for an event?
Do you have an event in mind? Would you like to start a military-related organization? Contact us at veterans@kumc.edu.
Join the Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
The committee meets monthly during the academic year. For more information or to become a part of their efforts, contact the committee chair.