Veterans Day Celebration 2025 – Honoring University of Findlay Veterans

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM EST

YOU’RE INVITED

Join us in honoring the service, bravery, and commitment of University of Findlay veterans at our annual Veterans Day Celebration.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 5 p.m. EST
Center for Student Life and the College of Business (CBSL)

Livestream available via UFTV's YouTube channel, scheduled brodcast.  

This special event will feature a keynote speaker, Lieutenant Colonel William J. Layer.  Layer is a 1968 graduated of the University of Findlay with a History degree.  Layer served 26 years in the Army, National Guard, and Army Reserves.  His career began as an enlisted man where he was awarded a Purple Heart for Military Merit and Wounds Received in Combat, four Overseas Bars (for each six months in a combat zone), two Army Commendation Medals, and National Defense Service Medals for service in Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Iraqi Freedom. He held several positions as a member of the District of Columbia National Guard, was a Dislocation Civilian Officer and Project Manager for Iraq/Central Asia Refugees/Intel, Director of Command/Public Affairs for Iraqi Freedom, and coordinated high level meetings between the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Reconstruction and the Commanding General.

The day's program will also feature the reading of new names added to the Veterans Honor Wall and tributes to those who have served.  We'd love to hear your story of service.  Please email us at [email protected]

Veterans Honor Wall: Submit a Name
The Veterans Honor Wall, located on the first floor of the CBSL building, is a dedicated space recognizing Findlay College/University of Findlay alumni and attendees who have served in the military. Help us ensure no one is missed. If you know an alumnus or current student who has served, please submit their name by clicking this link form.

Livestream Link
http://youtube.com/live/K1Ksi8nzA7c?feature=share

No RSVP required.
For more information, contact us at 419-434-4008 or [email protected].