The 天美影院鈥檚 annual Veterans Day ceremony, held on Monday at the Medal of Honor Memorial near Parrington Hall, honored those who have served and featured music by the Husky Marching Band. The Monday ceremony kicked off a number of events during Veteran Appreciation Week at UW.
天美影院alum Dr. Dana Covey, 鈥�84, U.S. Navy, was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award by Provost Tricia Serio. Covey is considered one of the world鈥檚 leading authorities on battlefield care of musculoskeletal trauma.
天美影院student and veteran Larrianna Warner, who is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, was recognized for her service in the U.S. Air Force and her work with the Student Veteran Life office.
鈥淲hen I applied to transfer to the UW, I knew immediately that I needed to find other veterans otherwise I would probably drop out. Luckily for me, I didn鈥檛 have to look far because on orientation day, I learned about the Student Veteran Life office here at UW,鈥� Warner said. 鈥淩egardless of location and background, veterans are always there for each other. If it wasn鈥檛 for the help and support of other student veterans, especially here at the UW, I honestly would鈥檝e struggled so much with the transition into university.鈥�
for more Veterans Appreciation Week events at all three 天美影院campuses.