Greetings from the Military Outreach Center, and welcome to '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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If you are using VA Education benefits, you must G-Verify every semester. Please remember to complete the G-Verify process before the following deadlines to avoid any delays in G.I. Bill payments. Semester Deadline Spring December 1 Summer April 1 Fall August |
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SVA membership is open to all GSU students, student veterans, current military, military family members, and staff and faculty members who support our veterans. Non-Veterans are strongly encouraged to join! 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. | | |
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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 about PAVE, or if you are interested in becoming a Peer Advisor, please visit the Military Outreach Center at 234 Sparks Hall. | | |
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Community Resources WHAT: Emory Healthcare Veterans Program ADDRESS: 12 Executive Park Drive NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30329 CONTACT: Jason Dodge: jason.dodge@emoryhealthcare.org; 404-712-9746 If you or a loved one is a Post-9/11 veteran who struggles with symptoms of PTSD, TBI or other depression or anxiety disorder, please contact the Emory Veterans Program Care Coordinator at 1-888-514-5345 or visit us at emoryhealthcare.org/veterans. |
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WHAT: Team RWB Atlanta WHAT: Running/Social Club focused on connecting veterans with non-veterans WEBLINK: teamrwb.org. NEWSLETTER LINK: t.e2ma.net/message/t70a8c/xu5wjz. Team RWB's mission is to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Membership is open to everyone. Non-veterans are greatly encouraged to join!!!! |
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WHAT: The Mission Continues DESCRIPTION: Volunteer, fellowships, and service opportunities for veterans WEBLINK: missioncontinues.org. NEWSLETTER LINK: us13.campaign-archive1.com/?u=25716c8e60e30b9fce424e925&id=3b13646604&e=e587cd7904. The Mission Continues empowers veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to serve. Since our founding, we have always been a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to bringing together veterans and innovative community organizations to create transformational change for communities in need all across the country. Our operations in cities nationwide deploy veteran volunteers alongside non-profit partners and community leaders to solve some of the most challenging issues facing our communities: improving community education resources, eliminating food deserts, mentoring at-risk youth and more. Through this unique model, veterans build new skills and networks that help them successfully reintegrate to life after the military while making long-term, sustainable transformations in communities and inspiring future generations to serve. |
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WHAT: No Charge Chiropractic Care for Veterans from Dr. Dan Batchelor CONTACT: 770-992-2003 or drbatch@aol.com Free care for veterans: If you are a military veteran and need a Doctor of Chiropractic, we are one of the few doctors in North Atlanta authorized by the VA to provide complete chiropractic services at no charge to you. That's right, it won't cost you a penny. Call us at 770-992-2002 for more information. If you would like to make an appointment with us, you can call the VA direct at 1-866-606-8198 and they will ask you some questions and then schedule an appointment. |
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WHAT: Research Study on post-Deployment Life by Operation Moral Injury CONTACT: 404-710-2524 WEBLINK: facebook.com/opermoralinjury Have you served in the US military? Have you dealt with a challenge to your morals, values, or principles? We want to hear your story. Two vets will be in Atlanta GA, Columbus GA, Columbia SC, and Fayetteville NC on select weekend afternoons in 2017 to lead a 60-90 minute conversation with about ten other active/veteran military personnel. Researchers from Georgia State University and the University of Georgia are studying experiences similar to PTSD. You may know something about it. We want to hear your story. If you participate, you’ll receive a $25 gift card and free refreshments. If you are male, 18 and over, you may be eligible. For more information, please contact (404) 710-2524. Facebook – Operation Moral Injury: https://www.facebook.com/opermoralinjury/ Twitter: @OperMoral Injury Email: OperationMoral Injury@gmail.com |
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WHAT: Tillman Honor Run WHEN: April 22, 2017 TIME: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM LOCATION: North Point Mall - 1000 North Point Cir. Alpharetta, GA 30022 The Tillman Honor Run is a patriotic, casual and family friendly run that raises money to support the Tillman Scholar program. We welcome you to join ASU alumni, friends, and members of the military community as we remember and honor the legacy of Pat Tillman. Register online at TillmanHonorRunATL.event.brite.com. For questions about the Atlanta Honor run, please contact the event Captain, Seth Deitchman at 678-274-7743 or Seth.Deitchman@ms.com. |
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WHAT: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Research Study CONTACT: LaSara Simon at 404-321-6111 ext. 5370 Dr. Kelly Skelton and colleagues at the Atlanta VA Medical Center are investigating the safety and efficacy of an experimental drug, Iosartan, as a treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in their study: Enhancing Fear Extinction via Angiotensin Type 1 Receptor Inhibition: A randomized Controlled Trial in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. You may qualify, if you: -Have experienced a serious emotionally or physically traumatic event or series of events -Including but not limited to military trauma, physical assault or other serious injury -Can't stop thinking about the traumatic event (s) -Can't sleep or have nightmares about the event (s) -Are male or female age 18-65 -Are not currently receiving medication treatment for PTSD Participation involves 8 visits, including: -Physical exam (with blood and urine tests) -Taking a study drug (Iosartan) or placebo (pill with no medication) daily for 10 weeks -Clinical interview and questionnaires |
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WHAT: First Annual Military Officers Association of America Casino Nite Fundraiser! WHEN: Saturday, April 22, 2017, 6-9 PM WHERE: Cosmopolitan Live, 2475 Delk Road SE, Marietta, GA 30067 CONTACT: Rosalie North, 770-393-4356 Proceeds to fund Scholarships for High School ROTC Students RSVP to Rosalie North at rosalienorthcastle@gmail.com |
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WHAT: Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer Volunteer Information Session Are you interested in learning more about volunteering for the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Center? If so, please consider visiting the Atlanta 2-Day Walk information table at a date/time listed below, where you can speak with a member of the 2017 2-Day Walk staff and Collins Foster, Director of Alumni Relations for Perimeter College. April 6 - Dunwoody Student Center (12-2 pm) April 20 - Decatur Student Center (12-2 pm) April 21 - Alpharetta Center (12-2 pm) Register for the 2017 Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer below: |
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WHAT: Wells Fargo Financial Resources Wells Fargo can help you get started on your journey to better financial health. Please use the link below for more information. |
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WHAT: Writing the Veteran Experience WHEN: Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 7:00 - 9:00 pm WHERE: Clarkston Campus, CA-1500 Current Perimeter College at Georgia State University students (ASMs, Vietnam, OIF, OEF vets), alumni, faculty, staff and the general public, especially student veterans attending other colleges and universities are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required. Contact Alicia Johanneson at ajohanneson@gsu.edu to register. Go to the Chattahoochee Review's Blog for more information, the-hooch.com. |
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Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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WHAT: CANE FREEK FARM BUSINESS INCUBATOR WEBLINK: canecreekfarm.net/education/incubator-farm. Interested in an entrepreneurial opportunity with a true sense of PURPOSE? The average age for farmers today is 58, and 70% of agricultural land is projected to turn over within the next 30 years as today's farmers retire. We need to attract many more new people into agriculture to expand our capacity for local food production and ensure food security for future generations. Cane Creek Farm has been providing in-depth training in growing healthy food for serious home gardeners and new and beginning farmers for more than 10 years. This year, Cane Creek Farming is adding a new offering... "business incubator" for beginning farmers. See the following links and attached flyers for more information about the training, internships, and new farm incubator offerings. The program is led by an Air Force veteran with a strong interest in supporting other veterans interested in transitions successfully into sustainable agriculture. |
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WHAT: ACP & Georgia State University - Mentoring Program for Student Veterans WEBLINK: acp-usa.org/mentoring. American Corporate Partners (ACP) helps veterans achieve career goals through a free national mentorship program. Hundreds of student veterans have already benefitted from the program - see some of their stories on ACP's website! What ACP offers: a one-on-one, year-long mentorship with a corporate professional in the career field of your interest. ACP Mentors come from one of 60+ companies like 21st Century Fox, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, PwC, USAA and many others. What you gain from an ACP Mentorship: Learn which career opportunities have the most value; Build a network of senior industry professionals; Improve your resume and interviewing skills; Translate your military experience into civilian terms; Transition into a post-college career with ease. Visit acp-usa.org/mentoring to apply today and note that you were referred by Georgia State University on your application. If you have questions, please email Richard Morin at rmorin@acp-usa.org or give them a call at 212-752-0700. |
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WHAT: Forward March: Helping Service Members move forward with sound financial decisions. WEBLINK: forward-march.org. There is a non-profit organization here in the Atlanta area offering unique services you might want to be aware of. Forward-March has the mission of assisting veterans with financial matters as they transition into civilian life. They have an assemblage of volunteer mentors from all areas of the financial community to offer pro-bono counseling to returning veterans and active service members. These professionals include tax specialists, estate planning attorneys, investment managers, certified financial planners, insurance specialists, bankers, employee benefit experts (for that time when you land your next job), credit counselors, etc. They will mentor a veteran to get him/her started off on the right foot, financially. All counsel is FREE, and no financial products are sold by any mentors. You may need basic budgetary advice, a financial plan, Will or Power of Attorney, help with your employee benefit choices, an investment game plan for your 401(k), or even if you are financially under water, they have resources to bring to bear on your situation. Please visit their website at forwardmarch.org and/or contact one of their founders, certified Financial Planner Annika Cushnie (Annika@forward-march.org) or Vietnam Veteran Thomas Yearian at tom@forward-march.org. See flyer for more details! |
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Employer Spotlight Are you looking for a career where your experience and commitment are highly regarded? Look no further. At Wells Fargo, we believe each of our team members offers something extraordinary and recognize the impact military experience can make in our environment. That's why we're committed to hiring and retaining diverse team members, including veterans, veterans with disabilities, and active military Reserve/National Guard personnel. We recruit service members through talent resources, such as military affiliated online job boards and job fairs for military veterans and their spouses. Here you'll find a culture that is very similar to the armed forces- structure, team-oriented, collaborative, and challenging. To find out how your military experience can translate into our work environment, visit wellsfargo.com/careers today. Visit out Military Crosswalk: wellsfargo-veterans.jobs |
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Additional Employment and Internship Opportunities |
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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. |
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Veterans Upward Bound Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete post-secondary education programs. |
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Veterans Frequently Asked Questions |
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The information contained in the MOC Monthly Newsletter is not advice and should only be treated as general information. Georgia State University and the Military Outreach Center (MOC) assume no responsibility for errors or omissions in the newsletter's contents. This newsletter may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with Georgia State University or the MOC. Please note that neither Georgia State nor the MOC guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites. In no event shall Georgia State or the MOC be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the content of the newsletter. |
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