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Events

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Veteran and Military Affairs (VMA) and our many sponsors are proud to host very special and unique events for veterans. 

VMA 2024 Event Lineup 

2024 Rep Your Branch Days:

Feb. 29th, Mar. 28th, Aug. 30th,  Sept. 30th, & Oct 31st From 10 AM to 2 PM 

Veteran and Military Affairs (VMA) would like to take the opportunity to recognize your military-connection throughout campus! We are calling overall military-connected community to represent their branch on-campus on the last week day of each month! Whether you are a veteran, military service member, military spouse, military dependent, veteran staff member, veteran faculty, etc. We want to see you around campus in your military gear!

• Want a tour or have questions? Meet our VMA Ambassadors and staff to tour our facilities and obtain special access to military-connected student spaces. 

• Grab a snack and pick up an Enrichment Package (grocery pantry staples and snacks - household items available upon request) courtesy of Scrappy's Cupboard. 

• If you still need school supplies, pick up FREE school supplies courtesy of The Infinite Warrior Foundation. 

• Find out more about VMA's Tech 4 Vets Program and checkout technology to use each Term (i.e. laptop, TI-84, Scribe Pen, Recording Device, etc.)! 

• Fellowship with others in the military-connected community.

Pizza will be promptly served around noon so grab a slice while it's hot (First come, First serve).

We will also have VA Health Care Representative available in the office!

2024 Woman Veterans Luncheon:

March 20th From 11 AM to 1 PM 

Join the UTC VMA in celebration of women veterans in the University Center, Tennessee Room! All are welcomed to join, but we do ask that you RSVP. This buffet lunch event is open to staff, faculty and students. Come meet women veterans and learn about their military service and unique experiences Guest Speaker Commander Elaine Brunelle (U.S. Navy, Retired).

WE NEED YOUR HELP: UTC VMA is gathering photos of women veterans in uniform or during their service to be featured at the women veterans’ luncheon.  Photos may be sent to [email protected] or delivered in person to Veteran and Military Affairs.

Veterans Day 2024 Event #1: Monday Nov. 11th

Event: Veterans Day Chancellors Luncheon

Location: University Center, Tennessee Room

Details: Coming Soon!

Veterans Day 2024 Event #2: Tuesday, Nov. 12th

Event: Veteran Food Trucks on Campus

Location: Outside University Center (Heritage Plaza) and the Tennessee Room

Details: Coming Soon!

Holiday 4 Heroes 2024: November 21st

Free Pre-Thanksgiving Meal Drive-Thru.

We understand that not all students want to cook a Thanksgiving meal or have a chance to go home for the holidays. Stop by the drive-thru and pick up your FREE* Pre-Thanksgiving Already Cooked Meal to kick off the holiday spirit! Grab Goodies and supplies to help you plan your Thanksgiving Feast courtesy of Scrappy's Cupboard and our many sponsors! Military-Connected attendees have a chance to spin the VMA prize wheel to unwrap what might contain 1 of 5 $50 Publix Gift Card's as well as many other prizes! #Freebies #Prizes #FreeFood

Location: TBD

*Meals are limited on a first come, first served basis.

RSVP Link Coming Soon!

Holiday 4 Heroes 2024: December 2nd.

Holiday Social & Fall 2024 Graduation Celebration

Come celebrate and socialize with our graduating class of Fall 2024! During the Holiday Social, grab a bite and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while we cheer on our graduating class of Fall 2024 and Quilt of Valor®(QOV) Awardees! Graduating veterans and service members will be able to pick up their stoles and cords. Attendees will enjoy the VMA prize wheel (gift cards, vouchers, swag, and more) to kick-off the holiday season!  #Freebies #Prizes #FreeFood

Location: University Center, Tennessee Room

RSVP Link Coming Soon!

Know a nominee for the Fall 2024 QOV Awardees! We will be seeking additional nominations soon. For more information about Quilt of Valor® and how to get involved visit https://www.qovf.org/.