By Chris Carmody
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on Nov. 6 hosted a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast to honor students and employees for their service in the armed forces.
The event, organized by the Veterans Subcommittee of the UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DDEI), was part of a monthlong celebration of veterans at UAMS and in the community. The effort included a campuswide donation drive to deliver care packages to three facilities that assist veterans in central Arkansas.
The veterans breakfast began with a performance of the national anthem by Anthony Drake, administrative analyst for DDEI, and a presentation of colors by students from the Arkansas Military and First Responder Academy.
UAMS Hosts Breakfast, Donation Drive to Show Appreciation for Veterans
Students from the Arkansas Military and First Responder Academy conduct the presentation of colors at the start of the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Image by Evan Lewis