FGCU Salutes Service and Sacrifice Veterans Day Expo
FGCU Salutes Service and Sacrifice Veterans Day Expo The FGCU Salutes: Service & Sacrifice Military and Veterans Expo will take place on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cohen Center at Florida Gulf Coast University as part of FGCU’s America 250 Military Commemoration Week. The Expo will bring together FGCU students, faculty, staff, veterans, active-duty service members, military dependents, families, alumni, community organizations, government agencies, veteran service organizations, and military partners to recognize and celebrate the contributions, service, and sacrifice of those who have served our nation. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with organizations that provide veteran and military resources, education, career opportunities, health and wellness support, benefits assistance, scholarships, internships, employment, transition services, and community programs. The event will also highlight the many ways military experience contributes to leadership, education, workforce development, and community service. Through interactive exhibits, informational tables, demonstrations, networking, and opportunities to engage with veterans and military-connected organizations, the Expo will create a meaningful connection between the FGCU campus and the Southwest Florida community. More than simply a resource fair, the Service & Sacrifice Expo will serve as a celebration of the military-connected community and an opportunity for FGCU to demonstrate its commitment to those who have served, those currently serving, and the families who support them. The Expo is open to the FGCU community and the public, and all are encouraged to attend, learn, connect, and help us honor the enduring legacy of military service and sacrifice as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Thursday Agenda – COHEN 0900- Naval Trailers ( AB 9) Vet Center Bus 36 Foot Trailer ( COHEN) 1100 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks Master of Ceremonies Introduction Recognition of Distinguished Guests Military and Veteran Partners Presentation of Colors Color Guard Presentation ROTC Flag Ceremony National Anthem Opal Pledge of Allegiance Rob Serna Invocation / Moment of Reflection ( XXXX) Welcome Remarks Welcome to COHEN and Opening Remarks 1030AM COHEN Center Reception Reception / Community Engagement (COHEN 201)11-4pm Snacks and Drinks Sit Down and Network Table Heritage Museum ( COHEN 214)11-4PM Museum – Naples Museum Punta Gorda Museum – Brotherhood of Heros Dr Alan White, Col Steve Epkin - Veterans Initiative at Marieb College 1100-1PM Network Tables( COHEN 201, COHEN 214, COHEN 1 st Floor) 11-4pm Hearts and Homes Sisters of Arms VA Hospital United Way Veteran/ Dependent and Active Duty Resources Exhibit and Engagement Recruiters VA Hospital Staff StopSoldierSuicide.org / Military Banner / Caps Veterans Entrepreneurship Program Lee Health Military Gold Star Mom Blue Star Mom Exonicus Closing Remarks Final Reflections and Thank You to Veterans, Families, and Community Partners From Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at FGCU Harvey and Janet Cohen Student Union .
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Date & timeThursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:00 AMEnds 4:00 PM
LocationFGCU Harvey and Janet Cohen Student Union
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FGCU Salutes Service and Sacrifice Veterans Day Expo
FGCU Salutes Service and Sacrifice Veterans Day Expo The FGCU Salutes: Service & Sacrifice Military and Veterans Expo will take place on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Cohen Center at Florida Gulf Coast University as part of FGCU’s America 250 Military Commemoration Week. The Expo will bring together FGCU students, faculty, staff, veterans, active-duty service members, military dependents, families, alumni, community organizations, government agencies, veteran service organizations, and military partners to recognize and celebrate the contributions, service, and sacrifice of those who have served our nation. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect directly with organizations that provide veteran and military resources, education, career opportunities, health and wellness support, benefits assistance, scholarships, internships, employment, transition services, and community programs. The event will also highlight the many ways military experience contributes to leadership, education, workforce development, and community service. Through interactive exhibits, informational tables, demonstrations, networking, and opportunities to engage with veterans and military-connected organizations, the Expo will create a meaningful connection between the FGCU campus and the Southwest Florida community. More than simply a resource fair, the Service & Sacrifice Expo will serve as a celebration of the military-connected community and an opportunity for FGCU to demonstrate its commitment to those who have served, those currently serving, and the families who support them. The Expo is open to the FGCU community and the public, and all are encouraged to attend, learn, connect, and help us honor the enduring legacy of military service and sacrifice as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Thursday Agenda – COHEN 0900- Naval Trailers ( AB 9) Vet Center Bus 36 Foot Trailer ( COHEN) 1100 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks Master of Ceremonies Introduction Recognition of Distinguished Guests Military and Veteran Partners Presentation of Colors Color Guard Presentation ROTC Flag Ceremony National Anthem Opal Pledge of Allegiance Rob Serna Invocation / Moment of Reflection ( XXXX) Welcome Remarks Welcome to COHEN and Opening Remarks 1030AM COHEN Center Reception Reception / Community Engagement (COHEN 201)11-4pm Snacks and Drinks Sit Down and Network Table Heritage Museum ( COHEN 214)11-4PM Museum – Naples Museum Punta Gorda Museum – Brotherhood of Heros Dr Alan White, Col Steve Epkin - Veterans Initiative at Marieb College 1100-1PM Network Tables( COHEN 201, COHEN 214, COHEN 1 st Floor) 11-4pm Hearts and Homes Sisters of Arms VA Hospital United Way Veteran/ Dependent and Active Duty Resources Exhibit and Engagement Recruiters VA Hospital Staff StopSoldierSuicide.org / Military Banner / Caps Veterans Entrepreneurship Program Lee Health Military Gold Star Mom Blue Star Mom Exonicus Closing Remarks Final Reflections and Thank You to Veterans, Families, and Community Partners From Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at FGCU Harvey and Janet Cohen Student Union .