Please join Veteran & Military Student Services in celebrating Veterans Day by adding to our Veterans Appreciation Wall!
Bring a photo (copies are preferred, but we can also make them as needed) or just write something to honor a Veteran in your life, whether they are a friend, a student, a family member, or even yourself.
The Wall will be up in front of the Veterans Resource Center (FOSS 5225A) through the end of November.
Let’s fill the wall and show our student veterans we appreciate their service! Please reach out to VMSS at militaryservices@shoreline.edu if you have any questions.
Shoreline Community College has been awarded a $697,300 grant through the Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families initiative, funded by the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy. In partnership with the nonprofit Operation Military Family, Shoreline will launch the Veteran Success Through Education program, a two-year pilot effort to provide holistic support for veterans and their families, particularly those from marginalized communities.
The grant, which spans from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, will support culturally responsive case management, academic and financial assistance, and comprehensive wraparound services for eligible students.
“This is an opportunity to serve veterans who may be navigating the complexities of higher education without access to, or who have exceeded traditional VA benefits,” said Derek Levy, Dean of Student Support & Success at Shoreline. “We’re excited to expand the services and supports we can offer to our veteran student community, both current and prospective, providing access and wraparound support in collaboration with Operation Military Family through the support of the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy.”
The Veteran Success Through Education program will focus on serving veterans from underrepresented communities, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, formerly incarcerated veterans, and those who have exhausted or are not eligible for VA benefits. Operation Military Family will provide individualized case management, both remotely and on campus, and help connect Shoreline with veterans in need through an established network across the region.
Funding from the grant will enable Shoreline to assist with tuition, incidental expenses, and housing assistance for eligible students based on need. Participants will also have full access to Shoreline’s robust student support services, including dedicated Veterans services and academic advising.
“Through the Veteran Success Through Education program, we are honored to support those who have served our country, especially veterans from historically underserved communities, by providing the resources, guidance, and community they need to thrive in their academic and personal journeys,” said Ryan Aiello, Shoreline’s Vice President of Student Affairs.
The grant builds on Shoreline’s growing efforts to provide inclusive, equitable access to education and serves as a bridge for those who may be seeking a new path after military service.
Joshua Salois, Program Specialist II who works primarily with Shoreline’s Veterans population, had this to say about the grant. “I’m excited for us to have the opportunity to support even more student Veterans and family members; especially folks coming from marginalized and often vulnerable populations. Even something seemingly small, like getting a professional certificate, can be so empowering and transformative, so for our program to have more ability to give that chance to those who may not have otherwise had it is just really amazing.”
As a pilot program, Veteran Success Through Education will run through June 2027 with the potential to inform and expand future support for veteran students across King County.
Veteran and Military Student Services (VMSS) and Student Life will be tabling in the courtyard to hand out miniature US flags to anyone who would like to place one in the courtyard lawn in remembrance of fallen Servicemembers. You don’t have to know anyone personally to participate, but if there is someone specific you would like to honor, we will have materials available. To get flag(s), please visit our table in the courtyard at the following days/times:
Wednesday, May 21, 10am-2pm
Thursday, May 22, 10am-2pm
You can also visit the Veterans Resource Center during normal business hours (8am-5pm) if you missed tabling.
NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE – ONE MINUTE OF SILENCE
MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 26th, 2025
3:00pm
The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3:00pm on Memorial Day for one minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the United States.
For the fallen and for the missing, we carry the torches of their memories.
Shoreline Community College will be closed Monday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. We would particularly like to acknowledge and offer our appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our Shoreline Community College veterans’ community: students, staff, and faculty alike. A Veterans Day Appreciation Wall is located outside the Veterans Resource Center (VRC – FOSS 5225A). All are invited to stop by, add your words of thanks, and attach a picture of your favorite veteran!
Veterans Day in the United States started out as a celebration of Armistice Day, commemorating the end of fighting of World War I, with the Armistice of Compiègne taking effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – 11 November 1918 at 11am (the official end of World War I would not come until the Treaty of Versailles in 1919). It was officially declared a legal holiday by Congressional act on May 13, 1938. The day as we know it now came about through a 1945 delegation to then-General Dwight D. Eisenhower led by World War II veteran Raymond Weeks, who recommended Armistice Day be extended to all veterans. Eisenhower supported the idea and, during his first term as President, signed a bill declaring November 11 “Veterans Day” in 1954.
It is important to note that Veterans Day is not the same as Memorial Day. Memorial Day, celebrated in May, is a day for remember those who gave their lives serving in the US Military. Veterans Day may include the fallen but is generally a celebration of living US veterans, alongside Women Veterans Day (June 12, though not yet nationally recognized).
Veteran & Military Student Services will be hosting a Veterans Day Chili Feed in the Veterans Resource Center (FOSS 5225A) on Wednesday, November 6, to celebrate our veterans and military-connected students.
Please join VMSS in celebrating Veterans Day by adding to our Veterans Appreciation Wall! Bring a picture (copies are preferred, but we can also make them as needed) or just write something to honor a veteran in your life, whether they are a friend, a family member, or even a shout out to your own service.
The Wall will be up in front of the Veterans Resource Center (FOSS 5225A) from October 24 through Veterans Day on November 11, 2024. Please reach out to VMSS at militaryservices@shoreline.edu if you have any questions.
The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3:00pm on Memorial Day for one minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the United States. For the fallen and for the missing, we carry the torches of their memories.
The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3:00pm on Memorial Day for one minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the United States. For the fallen and for the missing, we carry the torches of their memories.
