Bridges to Employment event for veterans March 31

Student veterans will learn about transferring their military experience into civilian careers and have an opportunity to network with area employers during the Bridges to Employment event from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in the Old Main Room of Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center.

PTSD survivor to address Veterans TALK

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Silouan Green, a veteran and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) survivor and specialist will be featured in a Veterans TALK session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.

Iraq War vet turns tragedy into comedy

Steve Rice onstage at Laugh Factory

In December 2003, a roadside bomb in Iraq turned U.S. Army 1st Lt. Stephen Rice’s left foot into hamburger. Nine years later, Rice ’02 was onstage at the Laugh Factory in L.A. joking about it.

Veterans Day ceremony November 11

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Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at noon Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Bone Student Center Prairie Room North.