Operation College Promise Newsletter

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Operation College Promise

A NJ Association of State Colleges & Universities Initiative

150 West State Street

Trenton, New Jersey 08608

609-989-1100

Director of Programs and Policy Analysis – Wendy Lang

Our Mission—Serving Those Who’ve Served

March 2010
Text Box: Dear Student Veterans and Supporters: Happy Saint Patricks Day! Amongst an unprecedented barrage of snowstorms, Operation College Promise (OCP) hosted a production of “Into the Fire” in collaboration with Montclair State University on February 5, 2010. Dr. Susan Cole, President of Montclair was on hand to welcome the nearly 150 attendees, including MSU alum and State Senator Barbara Buono, to the University’s exceptional performing arts venue—Kasser Theater. Despite threatening weather reports of a “crippling” snowstorm, students, faculty, veterans and friends alike packed the venue for the gripping performance by actors Carrie Gibson and Tony Curry. The performance (see review and photos) explored the challenging plight of our returning vets as they manage disabilities, combat related trauma while integrating into their families, communities, educational institutions, and the workforce. Afterwards, attendees discussed the impact of the content—several as veterans themselves. You can listen to the radio interview between Jack Fanous of The GI Go Fund and Carrie at http://www.veteransnow.org/. Tune in Saturday mornings for other current topics related to veterans. Other Happenings: OCP joined about 100 vendors and 400 veterans for a jobs and education fair at the Lawrenceville Armory on March 5, 2010. The program was offered specifically for Guard members from the 50th and 150th who returned from deployment over the past year. It was a great day meeting and greeting veterans and supporters alike. Coming Events: The next OCP event will take place on April 21, 2010 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. A webinar entitled, “Academic Advising Strategies for Returning Veterans” will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room from 1:00—2:30 p.m.. The program is designed with the needs of Academic Advisors and Coordinators of Faculty Advising in mind, but all are welcome to attend. Additional information on this program will be distributed shortly. Veterans for Education (V4E) will be hosting a run in memory of Jeremy Kane, USMC, who was killed in Afghanistan by an IED. Proceeds will fund a memorial at Rutgers University. For additional information, go to the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=359948854786&index=1

National Issues

2010-2011 Yellow Ribbon Enrollment Period March 15-21, 2010

Hold off on New GI Bill Changes, VA Cautions

Loss of Benefit Outrages Military Spouses

Vets Group has Tips on GI Bill Repayments

Pentagon Suspends Career Aid for Spouses

Honor and Remember, a National Campaign of Remembrance

Credit CARD Law Protects College Students

Homeless Vets Grant Program Expanded by New Bill

Take Two for GI Bill

 

State Issues

Lending a Hand at Home to New Jersey National Guard Troops Abroad

Congratulations to Stockton College and Jennifer Blankley

 

Campus Issues

Stockton College Awarded Membership in SOC Consortium—by Patrick Shields

Stockton College Awarded Membership in SOC Consortium—Credit Transfer Simplified for Servicemembers Seeking to Attend College

GI Bill, Stockton Helpful to Veteran

War Stories Performed at Kasser Theater

There is no cost to participate in this event.  Click on advertisement above to access Newark Veterans Job Fair Packet, complete with registration form and directions to Rutgers University Paul Robeson Campus Center.

Salute the Troops Celebration

Thursday, March 25, 2010

6:00 p.m.

Lawrenceville Armory

 

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