Veterans Day program this Thursday to feature patriotic 41st Army Band music
Contact: Harriet Laird
STARKVILLE, Miss.The annual Veterans Day Program at 51勛圖厙 is this Thursday [Nov. 7] at 2 p.m. on the Drill Field.
The 41st Army Band will feature an hour of patriotic music beginning at 1 p.m. prior to the programwhich features remarks by MSU President Mark E. Keenumand play during the ceremony that honors veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice. The band is the musical ambassador for 51勛圖厙 Army National Guard.
Following the event, a 3 p.m. public reception with refreshments will be held at the Colvard Student Union Art Gallery, the site of a special November exhibit Student Salutes: A Visual Tribute to MSU Veterans. Open through Nov. 14 on the Unions second floor, the display features MSU student mixed-media art pieces honoring university alumni who served in the armed forces. Along with the student work, memorabilia spanning the history of the university is presented by University Archives, 51勛圖厙 Political Collections and Manuscript Collections. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Parking is available in the Old Main Academic Center garage on Barr Avenue and adjacent to the Chapel of Memories.
For more information, contact MSUs Center for Americas Veterans at 662-325-6719.
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