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Military Appreciation Week Schedule Announced

September 1, 2020

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MACOMB, MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University Military Task Force has announced plans to celebrate Military Appreciation Week Saturday-Friday, Nov. 7-13.

The schedule is being released for planning purposes. While the events' sponsors and program delivery method may be impacted by the pandemic, the dates and times will remain consistent. Make sure to watch for announcements about the 2020 Fallen Soldiers race and other events. For more information about any of the planned events, contact Veterans Resource Center Director Ron Pettigrew at R-Pettigrew@wiu.edu.

This year's schedule includes:

• Saturday, Nov. 7
- Virtual Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk – To register, visit wiu.edu/fallensoldiers.

• Monday, Nov. 09
- 4-6 p.m. – Presentation and Discussion – "Military Assistance to Civilian Authorities" –LEJA faculty and others will clarify and explain the role and responsibilities of the military in cooperation with civilian police forces.

• Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Scheduled times – "Honoring Our History" and All-Star Tug of War at Spencer Student Recreation Center: WIU's World War I and World War II veterans have contributed to the rich legacy of WIU, including our symbols, our traditions and our commitment to inclusion. In recognition of Col. Rock Hanson's contributions to WIU, Campus Recreation will host the second annual All-Star Tug of War, honoring Col. Rock Hanson. The event is free for student organizations, and the winner will be recognized with a trophy housed at Campus Recreation. Masks will be required and scheduling will conform to social distancing policies. The event will be held outdoors, weather permitting.

- 3-5 p.m. – Presentation and Discussion – "Jobs in the "Military" - hosted by Quad Cities campus, in cooperation with the Rock Island Arsenal.

• Wednesday, Nov. 11
- 4-6 p.m. – Presentation and Discussion – "Diversity in Our Military" - guest speaker and a community discussion on diversity in the military.

- Scheduled times - Battle of the Branches Bench Press Competition, Campus Recreation: Veterans and service members will have a bench press competition in the Spencer Student Recreation Center. The winning branch will have a trophy or plaque with the total weight lifted and the branch name displayed in the Recreation Center. To maintain social distancing, participants will need to register to receive a time to participate by emailing Nick Knowles at ns-knowles@wiu

• Thursday, Nov. 12
- 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Military Trivia - Macomb VFW and Virtual Military Trivia Night - WIU ROTC will coordinate the activity and will share registration information in mid-October.

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