UIC Annual Flag Raising Ceremony & Heroes Helping Food Drive

Schedule

Wed Nov 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

UIC Student Center East | Chicago, IL

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This November 11th, University of Illinois Chicago has an incredible opportunity to turn our gratitude into action.
About this Event

We are coming together to celebrate, honor, and support our veteran community, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

1 - Flag Raising Ceremony: Join us as we kick off the day with our annual ceremony to honor those who served.


2 - Nation to Neighborhood: Meet and celebrate our newest veteran honoree, UIC CUPPA/UIC Alumni/UIC Deputy Chief Police Officer, Jason Huertas!


3 - Heroes Helping Food Drive: Let's pack the UIC Flames Food Pantry! We are collecting healthy food options to support our community.


4 - Messages of Gratitude: Write a personalized card to bring encouragement and smiles to patients at the Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.


This event is free and open to the public. Every donation, every card, and every presence makes a difference. Let’s show our veterans the appreciation they deserve! Enjoy a cupcake and hot apple cider at the conclusion of the ceremony.


November 11th at 11:00 AM - 12pm

Student Center East

750 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60607

Bring your energy, bring a food donation, and let’s make this day unforgettable. See you there!


Can't make it to the ceremony, we will be collecting food donations and cards at the Cisar Student Veterans Center through Friday, November 13 on the 2nd floor in room 248.


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Where is it happening?

UIC Student Center East, 750 South Halsted Street, Chicago, United States

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