CCSF VRC | VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
Let’s come together to honor and celebrate those who have served our country! Join Us 
Enjoy a day filled with gratitude,  and community spirit complete with food, activities, and a comedy show.

EVENT DETAILS: 
  • When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
  • Where: Student Success Center Room 2003
  • Ocean Campus, 50 Frida Kahlo Way San Francisco CA 94112
  • Buffet style lunch starting at 11:30 AM 
AGENDA:  

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Opening Ceremony & Welcome 

  • National Anthem Performance

    • Rob Grant (5min)

  • Opening remarks:

    • Brian Vargas, Sr. Manager Welcome 2-5 min

    • Chancellor Dr. Kimberlee Messina

    • Student Leaders 

      • Heather Brandt 5min

      • Nizar “Jack” Ayadi 2min

      • CJ  5min

      • Brandon 5min

  • Recognition of veterans in attendance: each branch gets recognized (5min)

  • Key Note Address

    • Vincent Floyd (10min) 

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Veterans Story & Exhibit Experience (SSC room 2003)

  • Veterans share their personal stories or experiences:

    • Student 1: Q - Naval Experience as a Nuclear Election 

    • Student 2: Ronald Ong: Reason for selecting CCSF’s DMI program

    • Student 3: Leslie M. Van Dyck: You deserve to be served

  • “The Weight of Service” Exhibit Experience (SSC room 2003)

    • Explanation of the Exhibit

    • Put on the same gear your veteran peers wore in service

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Games & Community Activities (SSC room 2003)

  • Swords to Plowshares Information Session on Housing for Veterans. 

    • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Trivia: “Military History”

Lunch & Social Hour (SSC room 2003)

  • Lunch delivered by 11:30am

  • Background music 

  • Continued networking 

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Comedy Show (SSC room 2003)

  • Sketchy at Best Comedy Show

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Veterans Speaking Time & Group Photo (SSC room 2003)

  • Open Mic for Veterans: Each veteran can share reflections or stories (3–5 speakers, 5 minutes each

  • Audience Q&A or interactive discussion 

  • Video games, Giant Jenga, and Phots

  • Closing remarks and group photo 

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