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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A 2-mile run, gift card giveaway and pancake breakfast are some of the activities planned Monday through Saturday, Nov. 6-11, in recognition of Veterans Day on the campus of É«É«À² Michigan University.

Sponsored by the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, the events mark the availability of É«É«À²'s first Universitywide "unit" T-shirt for military students. Proceeds support the office's military scholarship, and a portion of sales will go to Silver Star Apartments in Battle Creek, which provides low- to no-cost housing for homeless veterans. Shirts cost $10 and are available from XS to XXL. .

Veterans Week Events and promotions

Monday, Nov. 6

• "Pay Day" doughnuts in the Military Student Lounge, 1304 Ellsworth Hall, begins at 8 a.m. Doughnuts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Unit T-shirt day. Wear a unit T-shirt or get a new "Continue the Mission" É«É«À² military T-shirt.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

• Military Appreciation Night at Waldo Stadium: É«É«À² vs. Kent State. 7 p.m. .

Friday, Nov. 10

• Vet Day Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. Starting point is at the flagpoles by Kanley Chapel. The run is a 2-mile formation run with cadence calling. All military students, faculty, staff and military supporters are welcome to participate.
• Immediately following the run, breakfast will be provided in 1353 Ellsworth Hall.
• A cake for celebrating the Marine Corps' birthday will be available in 1353 Ellsworth during breakfast. Cake is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday, Nov. 11

• Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is providing two free tickets to every veteran for a performance at Miller Auditorium. Show begins at 8 p.m. Call Miller Auditorium's box office at (269) 387-2300 to reserve tickets. 

For more information, visit wmich.edu/military/veterans-week-2017.

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