The grand opening of the Veteran’s Resource Center was held in the Student Center on Wednesday, March 12.

The event started on the first floor of the Student Center with a presentation of the national and state flags, escorted by the Santa Clara University ROTC Color Guard.

SJCC administrators, including President Byron Breland and Chancellor Rita Cepeda, gave speeches thanking those who made the VRC possible, such as on-campus veterans Gary Ledesma and Stephen Mansfield, and stressing the importance of returning soldiers having a home on campus.

The crowd was comprised of both veterans and civilians who made their way to the second floor of the Student Center, where the VRC is located, for light refreshments and a chance to mingle.

The center was open for a few weeks before the grand opening, which was held primarily to spread awareness about the VRC’s existence and to remind veterans that the administration has not forgotten their service.

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