OUR MISSION
To support the success of our members and the community.
OUR VISION
To HONOR the past, LEAD in the present, and INSPIRE the future.
...“That’s the idea behind the alumni society — we’re trying to fill the gap where the VMC stops and continue helping those around us,”
- Anthony Heiland
A Short History
VMAS was established in February 2019, but our roots go back further than that. In the fall of 2010, the establishment of the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the drawdowns in Iraq and Afghanistan led to a 300% increase in the number of students using the GI bill at Wright State. As the veteran & military-connected population spiked at Wright State University, a student organization and a university committee began to address the needs of vet/mil students.
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These groups worked with the university to improve the veteran and military-connected student experience, the grandest achievement being the creation of the Wright State Veteran & Military Center (VMC). Since its creation, the VMC has become nationally recognized for the support it provides to students and the community. Wright State VMAS picks up where the VMC stops, the transition from student to graduate.
Wright State VMAS supports Vet/Mil Alumni, Students, and the community by;
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Connecting alumni, students, and employers at our twice-a-year Major Mixers with the VMC,
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Leveraging Military Community Advocate resources through the National Veterans Leadership Foundation,
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Supporting events and mentorship recruiting for the Raj Soin College of Business Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans,
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Creating programs like ‘Tags for Grads’ which provides Vet/Mil Alumni with a way to honor a personal champion in the CPT Shawn English Champion Garden,
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Supporting local VSO's by hosting our annual Cornhole Tournament in Dayton-area VFW and AMVETS facilities,
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Producing a unique annual Golf Outing with Veteran and Military influence,
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and more.
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Want to learn more or get involved? Attend one of our online meetings or email us at WrightStateVMAS@Gmail.com.
Our Purpose
To create opportunities for Wright State Veteran & Military-Connected students and alumni to take on new challenges, refine existing skills, or expand upon an existing expertise or network. ​
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Our Committees
Our Executive Committee is composed of our organization's senior leadership as well as the 'Chair" position of each standing committee. Our senior leadership team is elected every two years and includes the President, Vice-President, and Treasurer roles. These positions must be held by Individual Members who are Wright State Alumni but are not required to have a veteran or military designation.
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Our three standing committees support the mission and vision of VMAS. Our Networking & Mentoring, Membership & Engagement, and Finance & Fundraising Committees play a critical role in our organization's success. To learn more about our committees and how you can get involved, visit our Committees page.
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