“The Fourth of July is a special time of year where we celebrate the heroic efforts of our Veterans and the role they’ve continued to play in making America a free country. On July 4, 1776, the United States claimed its independence from England, which led to the establishment of the United States. Each year Continue reading
Do you know what Chapter 35 means as it relates to VA education benefits? This chapter benefit “offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition.” http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/survivor_dependent_assistance.asp
Did you know the United States Army celebrates its 242nd year on June 14th, 2017? #ArmyStrong
To standardize copy paper ordering for all campuses, please use the following process as of 7/1/17: All departments will be responsible for ordering copy paper from Staples Advantage as a regular office supply, just as they would for pens, paper clips, etc. Departments with offices on multiple campuses will need to place separate orders for Continue reading
Your MGA Libraries Summer Hours: Macon – (478) 471-2709 Monday-Thursday: 7:30a.m. – 9p.m. Friday/Saturday: Closed Sunday: 2p.m. – 6p.m. Cochran – (478) 934-3179 Monday-Thursday: 7:30a.m. – 6:30p.m. Friday/Saturday: Closed Sunday: 2p.m. – 6p.m. Dublin – (478) 275-6772 Monday-Thursday: 7:30a.m. – 6p.m. Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Closed Eastman – (478) 374-6833 Monday-Thursday: 8a.m. – 4:30p.m. Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Closed Warner Robins Continue reading
Do you know what Chapter 33 means as it relates to VA education benefits? “For approved programs, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally payable for 15 years following your release from active duty. Institutions of higher learning participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program may make additional funds available Continue reading
Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? “Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those Continue reading
First, thanks to Frances Davis for allowing me to attend her Campus Affairs meeting. She and her leadership team were the pilot group for this new initiative – military campus conversations. During this initial campus conversation, I shared the unique needs of our military connected students and how to better respond as an institution. In Continue reading
Do you know what Chapter 31 means as it relates to VA education benefits? Under this benefit program, “veterans and service members may receive Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. Other services may be provided to assist veterans in starting their Continue reading
Armed Forces Day is observed on the 3rd Saturday of May (This year-May 19th). “Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) as another May military-themed holiday. On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Continue reading