We hope you join us to show our veterans how proud we are to recognize them on this special day and to show our great respect for all men and women serving in uniform—those currently active, those retired, and those who never come home. If you have any questions about this year’s Veterans Day ceremonies, please call (801) 585-9244. Also, watch this site for updates and information about this year’s and next year’s ceremonies, including a full schedule of events, honoree bios, and deadlines and application for next year’s nominations.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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8:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Panel Discussion: "After the Battlefield: Advances in medical and psychological treatments of veterans today and tomorrow"
Union Theatre, Olpin Union Building
The panel's topic revolves around the present and future of military medicine. What is being done now and what the future problems and treatments might look like.
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12:30 p.m.
University of Utah Student Veterans Reception
Ballroom, Olpin Union Building
A special reception and light buffet honoring U of U student veterans
Performance by the Phoenix Swing Band
Ballroom, Olpin Union Building
Enjoy the sounds of the big band era with this local band of retired muscicians and professionals, many of whom are veterans themselves
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11:00 a.m.
Full Dress Military Ceremony and 21-Gun Salute
Ballroom, Olpin Union Building
Paying tribute to 11 Utah veteran honorees who will receive honorary medallions followed by a cannon salute
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8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vintage Military Vehicles on Display
South of the Union Building
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All events are free and open to the public.
For More information,
call 801-581-6773
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54th Annual Veterans Day Concert Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
John M. Huntsman Center
for information about the concert
please call 801-432-4407 |
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