Upcoming Events
All military connected Ospreys are invited and encouraged to attend MVRC events throughout the semester. They are always free, fun or educational, and often include lunch! Registration is not required unless otherwise noted, and you are always welcome to bring a friend. Questions? Contact mvrc@unf.edu.
Fall 2024
Onboarding: Aug. 16th
The UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) would like to invite all new military-connected Ospreys to our Onboarding event, which is an orientation specifically designed for incoming active duty military, veterans, reservists, military spouses and military children.The event will share important information about VA education benefits, out-of-state tuition waivers, scholarships, exclusive resources and more. You will also have the opportunity to meet the MVRC staff members, hear from Student Financial Services and Student Accessibility Services, and earn free swag just for attending!
Treats 4 Trivia: Aug. 19th
Happy first day of classes, Ospreys! The Military and Veterans Resource Center will be handing out treats in exchange for answering a military-and-UNF-themed trivia question! This event is open to all UNF students - you do NOT need to be military-connected to participate. We will be outside Building 2, Founders Hall, on the Engineering side. Hurry by before or between classes - supplies won't last long!
Meet & Greet SVA: August 23d
Come stop by the Military & Veterans Resource Center to meet the SVA Cabinet! Learn about what SVA has to offer and what upcoming events that they'll be hosting this semester! Chik Fil A Sandwiches will be provided as supplies last. More event details will be announced shortly, please contact the SVA President, Azia via email n01519344@unf.edu, if you have any questions.
Market Day: Veterans Celebration Nov.6th
Haven't you heard we're taking over Market Day ! We will be dedicating this Market Day in honor of Veteran's Day. There will be food, fun and our some of our favorite UNF departments there to mingle with ! Located in the Osprey Plaza from 10am-2pm !
Veteran's Day Tribute: Nov. 7th
This annual event honors and recognizes military connected students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members who have served or are still serving in the military. Join us for the ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. in Veterans Plaza. The ceremony will include a performance by the UNF Brass Quintet and UNF ROTC will provide the Color Guard. We can't wait to see you there !
Spring 2024
Onboarding: January 5th
The UNF Military and Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) would like to invite all new military-connected Ospreys to our Onboarding event, which is an orientation specifically designed for incoming active duty military, veterans, reservists, military spouses and military children.The event will share important information about VA education benefits, out-of-state tuition waivers, scholarships, exclusive resources and more. You will also have the opportunity to meet the MVRC staff members, hear from Student Financial Services and Student Accessibility Services, and earn free swag just for attending!
W.O.W Blue Years Tabling: Janaury 8th
Come and Stop by our table for merch and treats in the Student Union Ballrooms on Monday, January 8th from 12pm -2pm! This is an opportunity to meet multiple departments and organizations on our campus as we welcome them back for the spring semester!
Know Your C.O. : January 11th
Join us January 11th at 11am in the MVRC to learn more about the process of VA certification, get advice and insight on the details on your VA Education Benefits. This event is held during Add/Drop week at the beginning of the semester in case students need to make any changes to their class schedule that would effect their certification of classes.
Meet & Greet the SVA: January 24th
Student Veterans of America is a student organization for veterans and military connected ospreys to come together for supprt, networking and friendship! Interested in joining Student Veterans of America? Meet the club on Wednesday, January 24th at 1pm in the MVRC. Snacks will be provided!
Fresh Check Day: Febuary 6th
UNF Housing hosts it's 7th annual Fresh Check Day on Tuesday, Febuary 6th during Homecoming Week from 11:00am - 2:00pm. This event emphasizes resources, tools and activities that focus on suicide prevention and bystander intervention. Come and stop by our booth to participate in activities that put our students, At Ease. Our At Ease Activities will include writing a message in a bottle, creating hope rocks, wring courage connection letter and more ! Can't wait to see you there!
Blue & Grey Homecoming Tabling: Febuary 7th
Come and Stop by our table for merch and treats at the Osprey Plaza on Wednesday, Febuary 7th from 10am -2pm. This Market Day event is hosted by the Student Union in spirit of Homecoming Week, come in your best Osprey Gear! Go Ospreys!
Homecoming Village : Febuary 10th
Homecoming Village is brought to you by the UNF Alumni Association. This event is gather our ospreys for school school for our Homecoming Men's Basketball Game vs. Central Arkansas at 2pm! Join us for this family-friendly event that features this year's Homecoming shirts, along with yard games, food trucks and much more. Come and stop by our table to see how we show school spirit! This event is free for all Osprey alumni, faculty/staff, friends and families!
Women's Veterans Week: March 11th - March 15th
- March 12th: Girl Dinner with the MVRC
- Join us in our huge potluck and meet different women groups on campus! More details will be announced closer to event date.
- March 13th: Movie Night
- Sit back and relax with us as we have movie night! Bring friend and a blanket! More details will be announced closer to event date.
- March 14th: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
- Join us for our block party that emphasizes the importance of women's health, sexual harrasment and women veterans. Meet vendors, grab food and fun with your girls! More details will be announced closer to event date.
- March 15th: Women Veterans Appreciation
- Please join us as we honor our Women Veterans during a semi-formal luncheon held in the Herbert University Center. More details will be announced closer to event date.
Veterans Graduation Recognition Ceremony: April 19th
We will be celebrating our Military-Connected Ospreys who are graduating this fall semester at our Graduation Recognition Ceremony on April 19th from 12pm-1:30pm in the Talon Room. The MVRC would like to present our graduating Active Duty Military, Veterans, Reservists, National Guard and ROTC students with an Americana Graduate Cord and Service Branch Pin to wear during their graduation ceremony. There will also be student pins and ribbons for military spouses and dependents. Families are invited to this event and a light lunch will be served after a brief ceremony. If you would like to attend the ceremony, please RSVP with our programming coordinator, AJ Felix to plan accordingly.