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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

Call of Duty Tournament
8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Tiger Tech (MU Student Center)
Enter the Call of Duty Tournament at Tiger Tech. Sign up in teams of four
by November 4th to be entered in the tournament. The is no fee to enter.
All are invited to watch the tournament and enjoy some snacks. Winners
receive a cop...y of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

The Vigil
10:45 a.m. (Tuesday). – 11:11 a.m. (Wednesday)
Boone County Courthouse
Volunteer cadets and midshipmen from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps,
and Air Force ROTC programs at Mizzou will form two-person details
to perform a vigil of honor in front of the Boone County war memorials.
Members of Exercise Tiger will read a list of veterans’ names during the
vigil and at the Courthouse ceremony.

Mizzou Student Veterans Ass ociation
HUD-VASH Household Goods Drive
2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wal-Mart (3001 W. Broadway)
The Mizzou Student Veterans Association will be conducting a drive
to collect household goods (appliances, furniture, clothing, toiletries,
and other furnishings) in support of the Housing Urban Development-
-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), which provides
housing services for homeless veterans. Donations will be collected
in front of the Wal-Mart on West Broadway. We will also pick up your
donation if needed. Please contact Billy Froeschner at billy.froeschner@
mizzouveterans.org for more details.

Movie: Taking Chance
7 p.m.
Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Student Union
Kevin Bacon stars as Lt. Col. Michael Strobl in this profoundly moving
HBO Films drama that looks at the military rituals for honoring its
war dead. Taking Chance chronicles one of the silent, virtually unseen
journeys that take place every day across the country, bearing witness to
the fallen and all those who, literally and figuratively, carry them home. A
uniquely non-political film about the war in Iraq, the film pays tribute to
all of the men and women who have given their lives in military service
as well as their families. Admission is free. Sponsored by the MSA/GPC
Films Committee and HBO Films.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
VETERANS DAY

Complimentary Van Shuttles to
Veterans Day Vigil, Parade and Ceremony
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Departs from in front of the Missouri Student Union
Vans will be available to take you to the Vigil, Parade and Ceremony in
downtown Columbia and will return you to the Missouri Student Union
immediately following the Ceremony at the Boone County Courthouse.
Mizzou Joint ROT C Annual Veterans Day Vigil, Parade and Ceremony

The Parade
10:40 a.m.
Eighth Street
Starts at the Mizzou Columns traveling along Eighth Street to the Boone
County Courthouse. Several Boone County veterans and commemorative
organizations such as the Railsplitters, featuring WWII vehicles, and the
Boone County Fire District Pipe and Drum Band will join Mizzou cadets
and midshipmen in the parade and at the Courthouse ceremony.

The Ceremony
11 a.m.
Boone County Courthouse
A short ceremony will be held honoring veterans of the Armed Forces of
the United States, past and present. The ceremony will feature Lieutenant
Colonel Ronald L. Tucker, the Mizzou Men’s Choir and will conclude with
a 21-gun salute provided by the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 280 and
the playing of taps at the 11th minute, of the 11th hour, on the 11th day of November, symbolic of the Armistice ending World War I.

Veterans Day Celebration
12:00 p.m.
Memorial Tower, Memorial Student Union
Help us honor MU students, faculty, and staff veterans by attending MU’s
traditional wreath laying ceremony under the Memorial Tower. The Tower
was erected in 1922 to honor the sons of Missouri who lost their lives in
WWI. Today, the Tower still reminds us of the service and sacrifices of
our veterans. Sponsored by Student Union Programming Board.

Free Crafternoon:
Thank You Cards for Veterans
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
N12 Memorial Student Union, Craft Studio
Stop by and say thanks for all that the U.S. Veterans have done. We have
the supplies, you make a card and then we’ll drop off the stack of thanks
to the VA hospital near campus. Cost: Free! Sponsored by the MSA/GPC
Craft Studio.

Tigers 4 Troops
All Day (Note: This project continues until November 20, 2009)
Memorial Student Union
Help support the 1140th Military Police Company of Fulton, MO that is
currently serving in Afghanistan by donating non-perishable items in our
annual service member supply drive. Check out the list of needed items
on our website (www.unions.missouri.edu/supb); drop them off at the
Memorial Student Union Guest Services desk and we’ll get them to the
troops by the holidays. Sponsored by the Student Union Programming
Board.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

Admiral William J. Fallon, U.S. Navy (Retired)
Commander, U.S. Central Command
7:30 p.m.
Conservation Auditorium
A reception will immediately follow the presentation.
In 2008, William J. Fallon retired as an Admiral after a distinguished
40-year career of military and strategic leadership. He led U.S. and
Allied forces in eight separate commands and played a leadership
role in military and diplomatic matters at the highest levels of the
U.S.government. As head of the U.S. Central Command, Admiral Fallon
directed all U.S. military operations in the Middle East, Central Asia and
Horn of Africa, focusing on combat efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The
event is free and open to all. Sponsored by the Mizzou Student Veterans
Association, the ORG, the Department of Student Life, the MSA/GPC
DSA Speakers and Special Events Committees, and the Vice-Chancellor
for Student Affairs.

Link to the Admiral Fallon event page...
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=199066210109

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH

Third Annual Mizzou Student
Veterans Association Banquet
7 p.m.
Eckles Hall
For more information about or to sign up to attend the Third Annual
Mizzou Student Veterans Association Banquet, email nmkc73@mail.
mizzou.edu. Space is limited so sign up early.Read More

Immerse yourself in ‘Bollywood,’ the unique Indian cinema and culture. Watch and listen to the sounds of this unique culture while enjoying free Shakespeare’s pizza and soda. Celebrate these films with various activities including: belly dancing, henna tattoos, karaoke, film inspired crafts, and more. Free to MU studen...ts with a valid student ID only. No Exceptions. There is a $5 admission charge for all guests and members of the general public. For more information visit stufftodo.missouri.edu. Sponsored by Mizzou After Dark, the MSA/GPC International Programming Committee, the MSA/GPC Films Committee, the Department of Student Life, SASA, the Vedic Society, MUDRA, and the Cultural Association of India.Read More