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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Veterans Vigil to be Held Nov 12-13<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>By Sydni Walker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce will honor the 65th Anniversary of the United States Air Force throughout the 21st annual Veterans Vigil. The vigil is set for November 12-13 here on campus with various activities throughout the week. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>“We are really looking forward to this year’s Veterans Vigil and honoring the 65th Anniversary of the United States Air Force,” said Jessica Gossett, Veterans & Military Services Specialist. “The committee has been working really hard to make this year’s event a success to ensure we show our appreciation to our Veterans both on and off campus. We would love to see everyone come out and participate.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The opening ceremony begins November 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the Rayburn Student Center Conference Rooms, with Ted D. Oats, Lt. Col. USAFR (Ret.) as the featured speaker. The lighting of the Vigil Flame will be held after the opening ceremony at 11:00 a.m. followed by a military flyover. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Closing ceremonies are set for November 13th at 4:30 pm with a performance by Texas A&M University- Commerce Chorale. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Events include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Saturday, November 10: 6:15 p.m. ROTC Reunion, RSC Conference rooms with guest speaker Congressman Mike Conaway. $25 adult admission, $10 student admission.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Monday, November 12: 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony, RSC Conference Room C.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> 7:00 p.m. Aubrey Lynn & Yellow Rose concert, Amphitheater.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Tuesday, November 13: All day Give Back Day at Chili’s Restaurant in Greenville. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>9:00 a.m. Veterans Benefit Fair, RSC Conference Rooms. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>2:00 p.m. 5K run, RSC Walking Mall. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>4:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. Grand Opening of Veteran’s Lounge, Ferguson Social Sciences, Room 314.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Veteran Appreciation Ball, RSC Conference Rooms. Tickets must be purchased in advance, call 903-468-8174 for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:38.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>For more information on the Veterans Vigil, contact Jessica Gossett, Veterans & Military Services Specialist at 903-886-5069, or go to </span><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/veteransAffairs/veteransVigil/default.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/veteransAffairs/veteransVigil/default.aspx</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>###<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>About Texas A&M University-Commerce:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> Founded in 1889, Texas A&M University-Commerce is a member of The Texas A&M University System. Located in Northeast Texas, A&M-Commerce is home to more than 11,000 students, four academic colleges, a thriving graduate school, and more than 100 degree programs. As the region’s focal point of higher education, A&M-Commerce offers students facilities ranging from a world-class science building and new student center, to a fully equipped recreational facility and recently completed music hall. The university also has convenient facilities in Corsicana, Midlothian, McKinney, Mesquite, Rockwall and downtown Dallas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>About The Texas A&M University System:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'> The A&M System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a budget of $3.3 billion. Through a statewide network of 11 universities, seven state agencies and a comprehensive health science center, the A&M System educates more than 120,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. Externally funded research expenditures exceed $730 million and help drive the state’s economy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>