You are invited to celebrate Veterans Day with the NC State community on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Belltower. Our ROTC students and cadre will lead us in an early-morning run, which will be followed by a short ceremony with comments from Rear Adm. (ret.) Benny Suggs, executive director of the NC State Alumni Association, and a presentation to Chancellor Randy Woodson from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to recognize NC State's commitment to supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

The schedule of events is as follows:

5:45 a.m. – Begin stretching at the Belltower
5:55 a.m. – Form for two-mile run that begins and ends at the Belltower
6 a.m. – Begin run
6:30 a.m. – Ceremony at the Belltower
7:10 a.m. – Conclusion and light refreshments

Veterans will be given a small token of appreciation at the event. Please join us for the run and/or the ceremony. This event is a great way to exercise with colleagues while recognizing and thanking our armed forces veterans for their commitment to our nation. Please share this invitation with your staff, students and other colleagues. We hope to have a record turnout for this Veterans Day celebration.