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Open House on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11

The Military Programs Division of Baker College Online is hosting a grand opening open house to celebrate the completion of its Military and Student Veterans Resource Center on Friday, November 11, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., 1116 W. Bristol Road, Flint. The general public, all active duty or military veterans, regardless of theatre of combat operations or time in service, and the media are invited.

“We are pleased to offer a facility dedicated specifically to our students from all branches of military service and look forward to welcoming everyone to the newest Baker College transitional support facility on Veterans Day,” said Shawn Mann, Baker College Online military education programs director.

The agenda for November 11 is as follows:

• 1 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. – Formal welcome by Baker College Online officials
  • Dr. Julia Teahen – president, Baker College Online
  • Chuck Gurden – vice president, Baker College Online, Center for Graduate Studies and Military Admissions
• 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. – Waterford National Guard will showcase various military tactical vehicles and, weather permitting, will conduct various military demonstrations
• 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. – Meet-and-greet with Michigan State Senator John Gleason and Senator Debbie Stabenow, and representatives from Senator Carl Levin and Congressman Dale Kildee offices; state and federal proclamations presented
• 3:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. – Tours of the new facility
• 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. – Light refreshments will be served; military vehicles, including a STRYKER, Humvee, LMTV (light medium tactical vehicle) and FMTV (field medium tactical vehicle) will be on site

For more information about the open house on November 11, please contact Baker College Online military and veterans program advisor, Jeremy Glasstetter, at 1.800.469.3165.