Veterans Day Vigil

 SIUC's ROTC programs will hold their annual Veteran's Day Vigil this Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Main Flagpole just south of Woody Hall. Typically at least 2 ROTC members there on vigil all day. 

Veterans Day

Veteran's Day event at across the street from the Newell House Building at 11 a.m. next Friday. From an email sent out by the city:

Southern Illinois University and VFW Post 2605 are teaming up to host a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

The event will be held at Veterans Memorial Plaza (corner of Washington and E. Main Streets) at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 10.

There will be opening remarks by SIU President Randy Dunn, a keynote address by SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemagno and a proclamation by Carbondale Mayor John “Mike” Henry.

If you have questions or would like more information about this event, contact Southern Illinois University Army ROTC Office Manager Tammy Sanders at (618) 453-5786.

Veteran's Day

In case you missed them, for Veterans' Day the Carbondale Lions Club, Woodsmen of the World and the City of Carbondale all collaborated on a  display of flags lining Main Street downtown.