GW to Celebrate Veterans Day with Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, Nov. 11
First Lady, Second Lady, President Knapp to Join ServiceNation in Service Ceremony
November 6, 2009
** MEDIA ADVISORY **
The George Washington University will hold a series of events to celebrate Veterans Day. Coverage details for each event follows.
Veterans Day Celebration with GW Student Veterans
GW student veterans will participate in a wreath laying ceremony and demonstrate military-style physical training activities including an obstacle course and a pull-up and push-up contest. This event is part of a series of activities sponsored by the Student Veterans Association taking place throughout the week of Nov. 9.
WHEN:
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Wreath Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m.
WHERE:
The George Washington University
University Yard (Rain location: Great Hall, Marvin Center)
H St. Between 20th and 21st Sts. NW
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)
RSVP:
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
GW Community Care Package Assembly
Members of the GW community will gather to assemble care packages for troops.
WHEN:
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
The George Washington University
Marvin Center, Great Hall
800 21st St. NW
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)
RSVP:
RSVP is required for this event. Participants may register online.
Mission Serve: Forging a Continuum of Service Ceremony
First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will address the GW community in a special Veterans Day ceremony at Lisner Auditorium. The event will be emceed by MTV VJ Sway and feature "The Telling Project," a theatrical production wherein veterans tell their stories of service.
WHEN:
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; 2 p.m.
WHERE:
The George Washington University
Lisner Auditorium
730 21st St. NW
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)
RSVP:
RSVP is required for this event. Those who wish to attend should register online.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Emily Cain
202-994-3087; eecain@gwu.edu
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