Minnesota State Moorhead Veterans Events
Veterans Week 2025: Honoring Vietnam Veterans
November 4 - 11, 2025
Minnesota State Moorhead
This year, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. We honor those who served, their families, and the lasting impact of this chapter in history. Join us throughout the week for events, displays, and opportunities to learn, reflect, and connect.
SODEXO Meal Tickets for Veterans
All Week
Campus Dining Locations
Veterans and Service Members are invited to enjoy complimentary meals provided by SODEXO as a thank you for their service. Meal tickets will be available for pick up in the Veteran Success Center.
Traveling Trunk Displays: Vietnam War
All Week
Veteran Success Center & Livingston Lord Library
Explore authentic artifacts, uniforms, letters, and cultural items from the Vietnam War era. These traveling trunk displays bring history to life, offering a tangible connection to the stories of service and sacrifice.
Bookstore Coupon
All Week
Campus Bookstore
Veterans and Service Members can receive a 20% off coupon valid November 4-11, 2025.
Military Appreciation Volleyball Game
Tuesday, November 4 | 6:00 pm
Nemzek Fieldhouse
Free admission for Veterans/Service Members
Join us for a special night of volleyball as we celebrate and honor veterans at the Military Appreciation Volleyball Game.
VA S.A.V.E. Training
Wednesday, November 5 | 1:30 pm
Livingston Lord Library
VA S.A.V.E. Training is a free, brief online or in-person course that will help you act with care and compassion if you come across a Veteran who is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide. The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember the important steps involved in suicide prevention:
S - Know the Signs that indicate a Veteran might be thinking about suicide
A - Ask the most important question of all — “Are you thinking of killing yourself?”
V - Validate the Veteran’s experience
E - Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help
Veteran Success Center Open House
Wednesday, November 5 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Veteran Success Center
Stop by the Veteran Success Center to meet staff, explore resources, and connect with other military-connected students. Learn how Moorhead supports your success on campus and beyond. Join the Dragon Student Veterans Club, an on-campus student organization to connect with others.
- Meet your fellow MSUM student Veterans
- Meet the MSUM Veteran Success Team
- Receive assistance with Veteran educational benefits
- Receive referrals for on and off-campus services and resources
- And yes, as always, there will be FREE SNACKS.
Blood Drive by Vitalant
Wednesday, November 5 | 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Comstock Memorial Union 203 & 204
In collaboration with the School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership. Give the gift of life by donating blood during Veterans Week. This event honors the sacrifices of those who served by supporting a vital community need.
Speaking of Service: Voices of the Vietnam War
Thursday, November 6 | 1:30 pm
Christianson Alumni Center, Barry Auditorium
Hear powerful stories and perspectives from Vietnam Veterans and military-connected speakers. This event highlights personal experiences of service and sacrifice, offering our community a chance to reflect and learn.
From Battlefield to Bureaucracy: Civil War Veterans & their Fight for Pensions
Thursday, November 6 | 4:00 pm
Livingston Lord Library 103
After the Civil War, thousands of veterans and their families faced a new battle: securing the war pensions they had been promised. This lecture explores the human stories behind that struggle through letters sent to Minnesota Congressman Solomon G. Comstock in the late 1800s. These heartfelt appeals reveal the hardships of aging soldiers, the maze of government bureaucracy, and the political forces that shaped America’s first large-scale social welfare program.
Military Appreciation Wrestling Match
Thursday, November 6 | 7:00 pm
Nemzek Fieldhouse
Free admission for Veterans/Service Members
Cheer on the Dragons as we honor Veterans and Service Members during the Military Appreciation Wrestling Match. Special recognition will be given to Vietnam War Veterans.
Military Appreciation Football Game
Saturday, November 8 | 12:00 pm
Scheels Field at Nemzek Stadium
Free admission for Veterans/Service Members
Cheer on the Dragons as we honor Veterans and Service Members during the annual Military Appreciation Football Game. Special recognition will be given to Vietnam War Veterans.
VALOR Trainings
Friday, November 7 | 10:00 am
Monday, November 10 | 2:00 pm
Faculty & Professional Learning Center, LI 124
Moorhead’s VALOR trainings provide faculty, staff, and students with tools to better support our military-connected community. Attend a session to learn how to create an inclusive and empowering environment for Veterans.
Letters to Service Members
Monday, November 10
Kise Commons
Take a few minutes to write a note of gratitude to current service members. Letters will be collected and sent out to show our community’s appreciation and support.
Join us November 4 - 11 as we honor the Vietnam War generation and all who have served.