Far from home, veteran finds perfect college in his back yard
When Austin Roderick shipped off to Hawaii after joining the Marines, he had no idea that his future would be waiting there to bring him back home.
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Tag: Veterans Week
College’s commitment to honor veterans remains through pandemic
Although COVID-19 has prevented normal celebration of the college’s traditions, they nevertheless carry on. Last week, during the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the college presented a virtual Veterans Day celebration via its livestream platform.
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Purple Heart designation highlights college’s Veterans Week ceremonies
A number of traditional ceremonies, and special recognition for Columbia College as a Purple Heart College, highlighted the school’s annual Veterans Week festivities.
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For Miller, it’s an honor to stand guard
It’s an annual tradition on the Columbia College main campus, this raising of the United States and Columbia College flags on the Friday before Veteran’s Day. The scene, brightened by a fresh blanket of snow on Bass Commons from the night before, is a familiar one for Landon Miller ’18, who served on the color guard for last Friday’s ceremony.
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