During November, Collin College makes it a priority to honor our Collin veterans with an array of activities. The district and the Veterans Resource Centers (VRCs) at each campus will host events to celebrate veterans, Nov. 8-11. Districtwide, the college will display more than 300 American Flags to flow in honor of our Collin College students, faculty, and staff veterans.
Other districtwide Veterans Week events include:
Collin Salutes You – Military-connected students are encouraged to stop by the Veterans Resource Center on their campus to pick up a bag full of goodies, including a free t-shirt and commemorative challenge coin.
Collin Honors Them – Military-connected students, staff, and faculty who have submitted a photo to the VRC@collin.edu with a signed release will be featured in a #CollinHonorsThem slide show that will be played at the Veterans Resource Centers during Veterans Week and posted on social media.
Veterans Week Giveaway – Military-connected students are encouraged to stop by the Veterans Resource Center on their campus from Nov. 8-12 to fill out a free ticket for the opportunity to win an RTIC cooler with goodies inside.
American Flag Display – All campuses have a display of American Flags that are flown in honor of Collin College’s student, faculty, and staff veterans.
Letter Writing Campaign – Collin College students are encouraged to write a letter of gratitude to deployed troops, veterans, and Wounded Heroes. Letter writing stations will be set up all districtwide outside the Veterans Resource Centers. Staff and faculty are encouraged to have their students participate! Letters can be turned into any of the Veterans Resource Center.
LEAD Movie and Veterans Panel – Student Engagement and the Veterans Services office will host a special showing of “Dunkirk.” Students are encouraged to attend and participate in listening to the veterans’ panel. Be on the lookout for campus times and locations.
Campus events include:
Plano Campus Veterans Resource Center, Room D200
Monday, Nov. 8: Hot breakfast
Tuesday, Nov. 9: Taco bar lunch – FlexTech informational Zoom session
Wednesday, Nov. 10: Burger and chicken Lunch – Paracord bracelet workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11: BBQ buffet lunch – Veterans résumé review with Career Center employees
Frisco Campus Veterans Resource Center, Room F141
Monday, Nov. 8: Hot breakfast – Financial aid workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 9: Taco bar – FlexTech informational Zoom session in the VRC
Wednesday, Nov. 10: Burger and chicken lunch – Paracord Bracelet Workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11: Frisco Veterans Committee-sponsored lunch
McKinney Campus Veterans Resource Center, Room B122
Monday, Nov. 8: Hot breakfast
Tuesday, Nov. 9: Taco bar lunch – FlexTech informational Zoom session in the VRC
Wednesday, Nov. 10: Burger and chicken lunch – Paracord Bracelet Workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11: McKinney Veterans Committee hosts a veterans appreciation lunch
Wylie Campus Veterans Resource Center: Campus Commons, Room 214
Monday, Nov. 8: Hot breakfast
Tuesday, Nov. 9: Taco bar lunch – FlexTech informational Zoom session in the VRC
Wednesday, Nov. 10: Burger and chicken lunch – Paracord Bracelet Workshop, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11: BBQ buffet lunch
Technical Campus Veterans Resource Center, Room A150
Tuesday, Nov. 9: Taco bar “grab and go” dinner, 4 p.m. – FlexTech informational Zoom session in the VRC
Wednesday, Nov. 10: Paracord Bracelet Workshop 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 11: Burger and chicken “grab and go” dinner, 4 p.m.
Celina Campus Veterans Lounge: Pick up a military-connected student appreciation bag and paracord bracelet kit at the Financial Aid Department in Student Enrollment Services.
Farmersville Campus: Pick up a military-connected student appreciation bag and paracord bracelet kit at the Financial Aid Department in Student Enrollment Services.
The VRCs on each campus connect military-connected students with resources designed to ensure a smooth transition into college and foster academic success. VRCs are available for military-connected students to enjoy the community and have access to computers, printers, and additional resources.