EIU to host Veterans Day ceremony November 11 in Old Main
Nov-04-2025
(Charleston, IL) — Eastern Illinois University invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to attend its annual Veterans Day Ceremony Tuesday, November 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Cougill Foyer of Old Main. The event will honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices their families and friends have made who stand beside them. A brief ceremony and reflection will be followed by light refreshments.
Eastern Illinois University has long been recognized as a military- and veteran-friendly institution, demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting service members, veterans, and their families through education, mentorship, and opportunity.
For more than 40 years, alumni of EIU’s Panther Battalion Army ROTC have exemplified leadership and integrity, influencing and inspiring organizations across the globe. Through EIU’s ROTC program, students learn to lead by example and graduate as commissioned officers. Each spring, ROTC graduates proudly participate in EIU’s commencement ceremony in full military dress—an enduring tradition of honor and pride. For more information about EIU’s ROTC program, visit eiu.edu/armyrotc.
Additionally, EIU’s Military Student Assistance Center further supports those who have served or are currently serving, along with their family members. The center coordinates resources and services across campus to provide a seamless, one-stop experience that enhances academic success, social connection, and career readiness for military-affiliated students. To learn more about EIU’s Military Student Assistance Center, visit eiu.edu/veterans.
For questions about the Veterans Day Ceremony, please contact EIU Assistant Director of New Student & Family Programming Taylor Warning at tjwarning2@eiu.edu.
