We are excited to invite you to our First Annual Military Mini Resource Symposium, taking place September 23–25, 2026!
Join us for three evenings of valuable resources, networking, and community as organizations dedicated to supporting our military-connected population share programs, services, and opportunities available to you.
Symposium Dates & Times: 1-5 p.m. PT | 3-7 p.m. CT | 4-8 p.m. ET
This event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome! We especially encourage military-connected students, veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military spouses, and family members to join us for at least one day of the symposium to learn about the many resources available to support your academic, professional, and personal success.
You'll have the opportunity to hear from outstanding organizations, including:
- PsychArmor
- FourBlock
- America's VetDogs
- Student Veterans of America (SVA)
- Wounded Warrior Project
- National Veteran Foundation
- Microsoft
- And more!
You'll also hear directly from the University of Arizona Global Campus Student Veterans of America (UAGC SVA) Cabinet, who will share how our chapter is building community, creating leadership opportunities, advocating for military-connected students, and providing meaningful ways to get involved.
Whether you're looking for career resources, educational support, networking opportunities, wellness programs, or ways to connect with fellow military-connected students, this symposium has something for everyone.
Registration is free! We encourage you to reserve your spot today and join us for this exciting inaugural event as we celebrate and strengthen our military-connected community together.
We look forward to seeing you in September!
Schedule of events:
All times listed in Pacific Time (PT). Schedule is subject to change due to speaker availability.
Wednesday, September 23
Day 1: Resources, Career & Community
| Time | Session | Duration |
| 1–1:15 p.m. | Opening Ceremony — John Aldrich | 15 min |
| 1:15–1:45 p.m. | UAGC Career Services | 30 min |
| 1:45–2 p.m. | Transition Break Time | 15 min |
| 2–2:45 p.m. | CHAMPS & Civilian Corps | 45 min |
| 2:45–3 p.m. | Transition Break Time | 15 min |
| 3–3:30 p.m. | America’s Warrior Partnership | 30 min |
| 3:30–4 p.m. | Transition Break Time | 30 min |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | FourBlock (Live Presentation or Recorded Session) | 30 min |
| 4:30–5 p.m. | National Veterans Foundation | 30 min |
Thursday, September 24
Day 2: Education, Career & Veteran Resources
| Time | Session | Duration |
| 1–1:15 p.m. | Opening & Day 2 Welcome | 15 min |
| 1:15–1:45 p.m. | Warrior Scholar Project | 30 min |
| 1:45–2 p.m. | Transition Break Time | 15 min |
| 2–2:45 p.m. | America’s VetDogs | 45 min |
| 2:45–3 p.m. | Transition Break Time | 15 min |
| 3–3:30 p.m. | Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) | 30 min |
| 3:30–4 p.m. | Transition Break Time | 30 min |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | Wounded Warrior Project | 30 min |
| 4:30–5 p.m. | PsychArmor | 30 min |
Friday, September 25
Day 3: Celebration & Closing
| Time | Session | Duration |
| 1–1:15 p.m. | Opening & Day 3 Welcome | 15 min |
| 1:15–2:15 p.m. | Symposium Wrap-Up & Celebration Party | 60 min |
| 2:15–3 p.m. | Closing Ceremony & Community Celebration | 45 min |
Symposium Concludes
Join Us for All Three Days!
Registration is FREE, and everyone is welcome!
Military-connected students, veterans, service members, military spouses, family members, faculty, and staff are especially encouraged to attend.
Can't attend every session? No problem! We will record these sessions, so be sure to register, and we will send you the recording following the symposium. We encourage military-connected students and their families to attend at least one session or a full day to connect with resources that can support their journey.
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Use of military-affiliated images does not imply endorsement of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA).
