Grand Valley: Veterans Network News GVSU Veterans Network News http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:24:44 EST Grand Valley: Veterans Network News http://www.gvsu.edu/images/rsslogo.gif http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/ 112 33 Writing Workshops for Student Veterans 2012-01-11 00:00:00.0 An invitation from Professor Joel Wendland:



Happy New Year. Welcome back from the holiday break.



We're opening this semester with some planning meetings to organize the workshops for this semester. To help us set up the workshops, come to one of the meetings below prepared to share your schedule and writing due dates. For example, if you have a paper due in week six, you might plan to meet with us in week five, and we can work around your schedule.



For more information, e-mail Joel Wendland at wendlajo@gvsu.edu



We will work with you on any writing project (class papers, personal statements, cover letters, etc.), at any stage of your writing process. We can work with you to brainstorm ideas, organize content, integrate research, polish a draft, and correctly document sources.



Monday, January 16

KC RM 0042

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM Student Veterans Writing Workshop



Tuesday, January 17

KC RM 0042

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Student Veterans Writing Workshop



Wednesday, January 25

KC RM 0042

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Student Veterans Writing Workshop



Thursday, January 26

KC RM 0042

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Student Veterans Writing Workshop

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=1195CA91-94AF-0C17-2D5D43C383875369 VA for Vets - Online Career Center 2011-12-22 00:00:00.0

Position Yourself for Success in the Civilian Workforce!


Considering civilian employment with the federal government after your military service? Unsure how your military experience translates to civilian jobs? Trying to communicate your unique skills to a potential employer?


Look no further. An integrated job search and career building platform, the VA for Vets Career Center takes the guesswork out of entering the civilian workforce:



  • Research open VA positions

  • Evaluate your personal strengths

  • Identify civilian competencies

  • And match all results to your ideal career


For more information, go to: https://mst.vaforvets.va.gov/career-center

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=009308B9-9AA1-9B4F-C52E23BFFA9DD329 GVSU Recognized Among Top Military-Friendly Universities again! 2011-12-21 00:00:00.0 The December edition of Military Advanced Education includes its 2012 Guide to Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities which includes Grand Valley State University for the second consecutive year.



Earlier this fall, GVSU was recognized by GIJobs.com as among the top 20% of Military Friendly Schools for the third consecutive year!

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=0116B642-D98E-195E-2246EC3F8A7BB2A1 VA Work Study Opportunity with GVSU's Wounded Warrior Project 2011-10-10 00:00:00.0

This opportunity is only available to student veterans with VA Work Study Program eligibility. Compensation is provided through the VA work study program and includes working up to the maximum number of hours per week, in accordance with VA Work-study guidelines.


Grand Valley's Wounded Warriors Traumatic Brain Injury Project.


To help wounded veterans, Grand Valley State University has partnered with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to help provide veterans with specialized care with funding from the Department of Defense.


This project provides outpatient rehabilitation services to wounded warriors with traumatic brain injury with complimentary services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, group counseling, family counseling, driver’s rehabilitation and job coaching, among others, with an emphasis on returning wounded warriors to their home and work communities.


If you are interested and eligible for funding through the VA work study program, please contact Steven Lipnicki, Veterans Network Coordinator, 616-331-7188 or email lipnicks@gvsu.edu

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=0E106054-95B7-F492-3D8829AEB8CAC784 VA Work Study Opportunity with Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VRE) 2011-10-10 00:00:00.0

This opportunity is only available to student veterans with VA Work Study Program eligibility. Compensation is provided through the VA work study program and includes working up to the maximum number of hours per week, in accordance with VA Work-study guidelines.


Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VRE) Program Office in Grand Rapids

VR&E provides a wide range of educational and vocational counseling services to service members still on active duty, as well as veterans and dependents who are eligible for one of VA's educational benefit programs. These services are designed to help an individual choose a vocational direction and determine the course needed to achieve the chosen goal.


Assistance may include interest and aptitude testing; occupational exploration; setting occupational goals; locating the right type of training program and exploring educational or training facilities which might be utilized to achieve an occupational goal.


If you are interested and eligible for funding through the VA work study program, please contact Steven Lipnicki, Veterans Network Coordinator, 616-331-7188 or email lipnicks@gvsu.edu



]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=5AEDD542-9FD4-3808-961A5466FA8737CC Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and related services 2011-10-10 00:00:00.0

WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a campaign to increase awareness about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and services provided by the VA for Veterans and Servicemembers recovering from TBI and co-occurring complex injuries.


The campaign debuted with a 25-minute documentary last week highlighting individual stories of recovery for some of the most severely injured and wounded Veterans through the VA Polytrauma System of Care at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Va.  The documentary and other videos can be viewed at www.polytrauma.va.gov

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=52AB0B5B-A0EF-FD35-D3C8388A93B4EC73 Tutor.com expands opportunities for military families 2011-10-09 00:00:00.0 Expanded Eligibility and Account Creation Changes for Tutor.com



Eligibility for the Tutor.com for Military Families program has been expanded. All Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve members and their families, regardless of their deployment status, are now eligible to access the program at

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Tutor.com/4f7c2cc43e/a68f670f51/b84416b6f2



You can continue to direct military families who have questions about eligibility to our website. The new eligibility statement details the expanded program coverage is available at:

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Tutor.com/4f7c2cc43e/a68f670f51/c166d7fca0



Due to the expanded eligibility, the account creation process has changed to ensure all military families can create an account online if they are not near an installation. Military members across all services and their dependents can create an account online at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Tutor.com/4f7c2cc43e/a68f670f51/fe8d0c3fda



Source:

Tutor.com for Military Families Team

www.tutor.com/military

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=26301000-9398-1E4A-00AB886AEBBDA95B VA Center for Women Veterans 2011-10-03 00:00:00.0 HOW TO OBTAIN HELP

a) Women Veterans Program

Managers are located in each

VA health care facility to

assist women Veterans.



b) Women Veterans

Coordinators are located in

each VA regional office.



c) State Women Veterans

Coordinators are located in

almost all states (check your

local telephone directory

under state government).



http://www.va.gov/womenvet

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=E6EA7D4F-EBC3-A11D-200319AA489FE863 Parenting Resources After Deployment from U of M 2011-10-03 00:00:00.0





http://www.welcomebackparenting.org/

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=EBE2E4C0-0768-DB5B-3173BCE19AFCA20D Grand Valley Lanthorn Article, August 31, 2011 2011-09-06 00:00:00.0

Veterans offered chance to make, share history at GV



 

By DEREK WOLFF | Grand Valley Lanthorn


Updated: August 31, 2011, 11:33 PM


Grand Valley State University is often promoted as a safety-conscious university, and with the number of military veterans on campus rising over the past three years, it’s likely to stay that way.



To read article, click "chance to make, share history"

]]> http://www.gvsu.edu/veterans/module-news-view.htm?newsId=786AA869-C0A5-D889-C7309A80D9DEFBDA Check out the Buddy-to-Buddy program 2011-07-30 00:00:00.0 The Buddy-to-Buddy (B2B) program was designed to help returning Michigan OEF/OIF veterans deal with the many challenges they may face when readjusting to civilian life.

Behind the program is a simple concept: military service is unlike any other human experience. No one knows more about the issues facing a veteran – in combat or on the home front – than another veteran.


If you or a service member you know needs help, call the Buddy-to-Buddy program at 1-888-82-BUDDY (1-888-822-8339). You'll be matched with a veteran trained to help you find resources for a variety of readjustment issues, such as financial benefits, educational goals, emotional challenges, substance abuse, legal or job issues.






click here to visit B2B

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