St. LEO – The public is invited to join Saint Leo University in honoring veterans throughout November with events that celebrate their service, sacrifice and strength.
Veterans Appreciation Month events that are open to the public include:
- Virtual 1M, 5K and 10K (Nov. 1-30): Hosted by the Office of Military Affairs and Services, this virtual race supports the university’s Military Excellence Fund. Participants may run, walk, or jog at their own pace and location. All registrants receive a race T-shirt and finisher medal. Register at https://your.saintleo.edu/virtual5k.
- Opening Ceremony & Lunch (Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Student Community Center boardrooms): Celebrate veterans with keynote speaker Lt. Col. Anthony J. Pinto, U.S. Air Force (retired). Lunch is available at the dining hall. Online guests may join via Zoom.
- Veterans Mass (Nov. 12, noon-1 p.m., Saint Leo Abbey Church): Join in prayer and reflection at this Catholic Mass with Benedictine Monks of Saint Leo Abbey. Mass will be streamed on Facebook live for online participants.
- Conversations About Success Beyond Service Webinar (Nov. 12, 6-7 p.m.): This webinar will feature Julie Bryson, Saint Leo alumna (classes of 2007 and 2009), Army veteran, advocate, author and founder of the nonprofit organization, Boots 2 Benefits. Attend on Zoom (Meeting ID: 913 6689 0816).
- 4th Annual Chili Cookoff (Nov. 20, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Activities Building loggia): Join students, faculty and staff for a competition and sample all the chili entrees.
- Military Excellence Fund: Individuals can support Saint Leo University’s veteran and military-affiliated students by donating to the Military Education Excellence Fund to support scholarships and programs for military-affiliated students.
Did you know?
Saint Leo University was named by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a Veteran-Friendly Yellow Ribbon Program school, ranking it as one of the top Veteran-Friendly Institutions and a Premier Yellow-Ribbon School. The university was honored for not only meeting the criteria b
