Who: Nearly 40 MTSU student veterans who are seniors, degree candidates and anticipating graduation Saturday, May 9
What: The first MTSU Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony
When: 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
Where: Cantrell Hall in the Tom H. Jackson Building, 628 Alma Mater Drive, MTSU campus, Murfreesboro TN 37132 (http://tinyurl.com/MTSUParking14-15)
Why: “The Stole Ceremony demonstrates a clear commitment to recognize and appreciate the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and their precious families,” said Keith M. Huber, MTSU’s senior adviser for veterans and leadership initiatives. “This stole ceremony will become a tradition symbolizing academic achievement and service.”… University President Sidney A. McPhee, Provost Brad Bartel and Huber, a retired three-star general who served nearly 40 years in the U.S. Army, will recognize the veterans, who will be joined by family and friends.