Today as our nation celebrates Veterans Day and honors the selfless service and sacrifice of our veterans and active duty military, I ask our collective campus community to take a moment to thank and appreciate those who have proudly worn the uniform of our nation.

We are honored that SUNY Oswego has attained national awards for its strong military and veteran services on campus and is consistently ranked a top school for its military-connected and veteran population, but it’s the people – our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, who are veterans or currently serving in the military – who make such an honor attainable.

Your mere presence on and connection to our campus enriches us all for the better as your battle-tested experiences, commitment to protecting our freedoms, and worldly perspectives are of great value in the classroom and in communities around the world.

We salute your service on Veterans Day, and appreciate you every day for your past and present efforts to protect and defend.

Warm regards,

Deborah F. Stanley
President