Photo: left to right - David Garcia, Ken Pierre, Amber Stephens, Chris Duncan. |
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Greetings from the Military Outreach Center, and welcome to our very first newsletter, the 'MOC Monthly'. Our goal is to connect you to resources on and off campus and to provide you with the most up-to-date information concerning your status as a military-connected student. |
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Please remember to complete the G-Verify process before the following deadlines to avoid any delays in G.I. Bill payments. If using VA benefits, you must G-Verify EVERY semester. Semester Deadline Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 1 |
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MOC STATISTIC Did you know there are approximately 3,000 military-connected students at Georgia State and Perimeter College at GSU? Below are a few student veteran organizations to help you connect with fellow veterans here at GSU. |
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SVA (GSU) membership is open to all Student Veterans as well as faculty and staff who are Veterans. They also support and welcome family members of current and prior military personnel. It is a Veteran organization, however, non-Veterans are more then welcome to join Student Veterans Association (GSU). For more information about the Atlanta Campus SVA, please visit the Military Outreach Center at 234 Sparks Hall. For more information about the Perimeter College SVA, please visit or contact the Military Outreach Center on the Clarkston Campus. Come meet fellow veterans and military supporters at the Alpharetta SVA Meeting on Nov 16, 1100 hours. Free Food! | | |
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The (PAVE) Program is a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans with student veterans already on campus in order to help them navigate college life, identify challenges, provide resources on & off campus, and provide ongoing support to their academic and personal ventures. GSU is the only university in the Southeast to host the PAVE Program. For more information please visit the Military Outreach Center at 234 Sparks Hall. | | |
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The GSU and Perimeter college merger expanded the resources available for military connected students . In addition to having Military Student Advocates on all five Perimeter College campuses, the Military Outreach Center increased the number of staff and implemented new programs at the GSU Atlanta campus (234 Sparks Hall). The Peer Advisors for Veterans Education (PAVE) program is a new initiative that pairs new student veterans with current veterans to help ease the transition to academic life. GSU is the only school in the state of Georgia to include this program. To learn more about PAVE, click on the following link: paveoncampus.org/about-pave or contact Mark Eister at meister@gsu.edu. In other news, Perimeter College at Georgia State was recently ranked #2 in the Nation in "Online College Plan's" annual ranking. For the article click on button below. |
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WHAT: Spotlight on HEROES Veterans Art Gallery Reception WHEN: Monday, November 7th, 2016 5:00pm WHERE: Student Center West, Art Gallery, 3rd floor (Gallery will remain open until November 30th, 2016) |
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WHAT: Veteran's Outreach Fair WHEN: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 12 - 1 PM WHERE: Hurt Park, 25 Courtland St. Atlanta, GA |
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WHAT: Veteran Recognition Ceremony hosted by Dr. Becker WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:00 AM WHERE: Hurt Park, 25 Courtland St. Atlanta, GA |
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WHAT: Heroes Day GSU football game ALL VETERANS FREE WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2016 2:00pm WHERE: Georgia Dome CLICK below to claim tickets or show military ID at gate on game day. |
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WHAT: Veterans Resource Fair hosted by SVA WHEN: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm WHERE: Student Center East - Salon |
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WHAT: Veterans Benefits Briefing WHEN: Friday, December 16, 2016 11:00am - 1pm WHERE: See Flyer |
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The Atlanta Opera would like to invite all veterans and active military personnel to our production of Silent Night this November! Opens November 5th with other performances on November 8th, 11th and 13th. They are offering two free tickets to any veteran and active military for the performance of Silent Night on Friday, November 11th, 2016 – Veterans Day - at 8pm at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Family and friends may purchase $35 rush tickets at the Cobb Energy Centre ticket office beginning two hours prior to the show. | | |
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November 5th, 2016 Atlanta will conduct the annual DAV 5K run at Piedmont Park. The DAV 5K Run to Honor Veterans is a run, walk, roll and motorcycle ride that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. For more information click the button below. | | |
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CALLING ALL FEMALE VETERANS and WOMEN CURRENTLY SERVING for the women veterans "I serve"/ "I served" campaign. Join Lean in Military Women, Lean in Women Veterans andThink Broader Foundation for our first annual “I SERVE / SERVED” Click the link below for more information. | | |
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UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS: - GSU Alumni Association Scholarship for Veterans; see flyer - Georgia Hero Scholarship Application |
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MISC - Need free legal advice or assistance? Contact the GSU Law Volunteer Clinic for Veterans. To learn more or to setup a screening appointment, send an email to gsuvlac@gmail.com -Johns Creek Veterans Association (JVCA) now accepting student veterans (DD-214 and Honorable discharge required) as members. College ID must be presented for $10 annual dues (normally $35). For more information, see the JVCA website. - Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) Program; see flyer |
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Veterans Frequently Asked Questions |
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Photo: Left, Amber Stephens, VA Work-Study student and right, David Garcia, Military Student Advocate. |
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