Mt. SAC VRC Weekly Update
November 9th - November 13th
National Veterans Day Observance
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie will host the National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony. The nation’s 67th Veterans Day Observance will honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime.
The ceremony starts precisely at 11 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and honors and thanks all who served in the U.S. uniformed services. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response has compelled VA and its partners (Arlington Cemetery and Military District of Washington) to host a greatly reduced ceremony this year.
VA will live stream the ceremony at https://www.facebook.com/VeteransAffairs. People can also view the ceremony at this link.
Within 24 hours following the ceremony, people can view photos from the Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Ceremony at https://apd.smugmug.com/Events/Nov-2020/n-CNjgGX/AFFHWC-iho-Veterans-Day.
Mt. SAC VEterans Week 2020
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
MOVE BEYOND “VETERAN FRIENDLY” RHETORIC WEBINAR | 11AM – 12:30PM |
Webinar Link - Passcode: Success11920
Join the VRC Team for this interactive webinar focusing on implementing systemic initiatives to embrace military culture and foster a supportive community for Veterans and military-connected students. For more information, please contact Jazmin Vargas, VRC Coordinator at veterans@mtsac.edu.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2020
245th MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION | 10AM - 11 AM|
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94018274008
REGISTER for Drive-Thru Cake Pick-Up
Join us for a virtual cake cutting ceremony and drive-thru birthday cake distribution for all marine veterans and supporters. For more information, please contact Jazmin Vargas, VRC Coordinator at veterans@mtsac.edu.
UNDERSTANDING THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 1PM |
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/96172586257
Listen as military veterans share their experiences as students at Mt. SAC and learn about programs and services available to military-connected students through the Mt. SAC Veterans Resource Center. Moderated by Professor of Counseling, and U.S. Marine Veteran, Luis EcheverriaNewberry and Jazmin Vargas, VRC Coordinator. For more information, please email veterans@mtsac.edu.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020
VETERANS DAY |
In observance of Veterans Day, Mt. San Antonio College will be closed.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020
BATTLE OF THE BRANCHES | 5PM |
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/91047666673
Join us online for a virtual game night where members of our military branches compete for the title of “Mt. SAC Battle of the Branches CHAMPIONS”. Come out and see if the Marines, last year’s winners, retain their title!
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020
VETERANS AMONG US PROJECT DISPLAY | 10AM |
The “Veterans Among Us” Project highlights members of the Mt. SAC Family (students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni) who have served or are currently serving in the United States Military.
To request reasonable disability related accommodations - please contact Ms. Vargas at least 3 business days in advance of the event via email at veterans@mtsac.edu or at 909-274-4520.
Winter Registration Reminders
REMINDERS FOR GI BILL© Students:
- All classes marked as "Transitioned Online" will be processed as residential given the section was planned as on-campus but changed from resident training to online training due to Covid-19.
- Only classes on your current Ed plan (MAP) on file with the Mt. SAC VRC are approved for certification.
- A VRC Counselor will be available for walk-ins ALL DAY 8am-7pm on the first day of registration.
- Student must submit certification documents PRIOR to the College's "Drop for Non-Payment" deadline avoid being dropped for non-payment.
- Every semester - students must submit the following to the Mt. SAC VRC to continue benefit use:
1. Request for Active Educational Benefits Form *NEW DOC*
2. Copy of Schedule/Receipt (#11 on Student Tab in portal)
- For instructions on submitting your documents, click here.
Any questions, feel free to visit the VRC Team during virtual front desk hours or call/email us. The VRC Team is on-line every day 8am-12pm and on phones 12-4:30pm to assist with registration and document submission instructions.
Mt. SAC VETERANS AMONG US PROJECT - CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
The “Veterans Among Us” project will highlight members of the Mt. SAC Family (students, staff, faculty, administrators and alumni) who have served or are currently serving in the United States Military. The Project will culminate with a display to be unveiled during Mt. SAC Veterans Week.
Participants of the VETERANS AMONG US project are being asked to complete the sign-up form by the end of the day on November 9th, including the submission of one (1) photo taken during your time of service.
To participate, complete the
Veterans Among Us Participant Form
by November 11th (EXTENDED DEADLINE)
For more information or to submit items, please contact the Mt. SAC Veterans Resource Center at 909-274-4520 or via email at veterans@mtsac.edu.
Survey to help CA Community COlleges better support their veteran students!
A message from the CA Community College's Chancellor's Office:
We hope you will consider taking approximately 15 minutes to complete this survey about the experiences and needs of veteran students at California Community Colleges (CCCs). The goal of this survey is to identify how CCCs around the state can better serve their veteran population. This survey asks about a wide variety of topics including physical and mental health needs of veterans as well as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please note that if you are in any need of immediate support regarding your mental health, you can always reach out to Jazmin Vargas, VRC Coordinator, at jvargas@mtsac.edu or (909) 274-4520.
***Please click here to access the survey***
Make Your appointment today for Your REQUIRED Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) Check-In MEeting
The Mt. SAC VRC is currently offering online services to military-connected students during this time of temporary remote/online instruction. Online Vet Counseling services provide students the opportunity to interact with a Vet Counselor in an online environment.
Virtual Bulletin Board
Important Upcoming Dates
October 1st-November 30th (EXTENDED to 12/4)
California State University (CSU) Transfer Application window
November 11th
Mt. SAC CLOSED in observance of Veterans Day
November 1st-November 30th
University of California (UC) Transfer Application window
Helpful VRC Links
VRC On-Line Events This Week
8:00am-12:00pm
MOVE BEYOND “VETERAN FRIENDLY” RHETORIC WEBINAR
Join the VRC Team for this interactive webinar focusing on implementing systemic initiatives to embrace military culture and foster a supportive community for Veterans and military-connected students. Link will be available at www.mtsac.edu/veterans. For more information, please contact Jazmin Vargas, VRC Coordinator at veterans@mtsac.edu.
Monday, Nov 9, 2020, 11:00 AM
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245th MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
ZOOM ID 940 1827 4008
Join us for a virtual cake cutting ceremony and drive-thru birthday cake distribution for all marine veterans and supporters. For more information, please contact Jazmin Vargas, VRC Coordinator at veterans@mtsac.edu.
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020, 10:00 AM
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UNDERSTANDING THE VETERAN EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/96172586257
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020, 01:00 PM
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BATTLE OF THE BRANCHES
ZOOM ID 910 4766 6673
Join us online for a virtual game night where members of our military branches compete for the title
of “Mt. SAC Battle of the Branches CHAMPIONS”. Come out and see if the Marines, last year’s
winners, retain their title!
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 05:00 PM
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VETERANS AMONG US PROJECT DISPLAY
The “Veterans Among Us” Project highlights members of the Mt. SAC Family (students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni) who have served or are currently serving in the United States Military. The project will display online at www.mtsac.edu/veterans.
Friday, Nov 13, 2020, 10:00 AM
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Contact Us
Email: veterans@mtsac.edu
Website: https://www.mtsac.edu/veterans/
Phone: (909) 274-4520