The grand opening of the Veteran\u2019s Resource Center was held in the Student Center on Wednesday, March 12.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The center was open for a few weeks before the grand opening, which was held primarily to spread awareness about the VRC\u2019s existence and to remind veterans that the administration has not forgotten their service.<\/p>\n
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