The purpose of this organization is to support veterans and civilians wounded in the field; and provide networking opportunities for wounded and disabled veterans—as well as advocate for their cause. This student organization aims to unite students, alumni, faculty, and staff with an interest in supporting wounded soldiers.
Benefits include:
A viable network of veteran students, alumni, faculty and staff members, devoted to the dissemination of veteran-related news and information; mentorship and support for military-to-civilian transitions; and the establishment of fellowship and networking opportunities for members.
Membership fee:
$0.
Process:
To join Broken Shield, complete an application!
Note:
Membership is available to students and alumni in good academic standing.
If you are currently a member of Broken Shield-Wounded Veterans Society, your group is active on Facebook. For assistance connecting with this group, email [email protected].
The Broken Shield-Wounded Veterans Society achieved BRONZE standing, per the university's Chapter Standards program. Bronze standing demonstrates a notable level of chapter involvement and denotes excellence in chapter leadership and member engagement.
Campus leadership opportunities are a great way to meet other students, alumni, and faculty at the university while also developing skills in the areas of:
- Self-management
- Administrative and project management
- Organizational knowledge and strategy
- Critical thinking and reflection
- Communication skills
- Leadership and teamwork
The Office of Student and Alumni Affairs is always looking for people to get involved and be campus leaders, including chapter officers, who lead student organizations like this one. If you’re interested in being a campus leader and chapter officer, please email [email protected] to ask if there are chapter officer openings for this organization!
Membership is available year-round to students and alumni in good academic standing in all degree fields at the university.
For questions on eligibility criteria or general information, email [email protected].