HPU to Host 14th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
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Oct 14th, 2024

HPU to Host 14th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

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More than 2,000 people attended High Point University’s 13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on Nov. 10, 2023. The program included Clark, a bald eagle that soared above the audience as the HPU Chamber Singers sang “America the Beautiful.”

HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 14, 2024 – High Point University will honor hundreds of men and women who have served this country during its 14th Annual Veterans Day Celebration. The event will be held at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center.

Grammy Award-winning singer Lee Greenwood, whose hit song “God Bless the USA” has become one of the nation’s most recognizable patriotic anthems, will give a special performance at the event. He has joined HPU’s Access to Innovators program as its Artist in Residence.

Featured speakers at the Veterans Day Celebration include HPU President Nido Qubein and retired U.S. Army four-star Gen. Dan K. McNeill. McNeill served as the commanding officer of the 40-nation International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan following a tour of duty as the commanding general of U.S. Forces Command.

Grammy Award-winning singer Lee Greenwood, whose hit song “God Bless the USA” has become one of the nation’s most recognizable patriotic anthems, will give a special performance at this year’s Veterans Day Celebration.
Grammy Award-winning singer Lee Greenwood will give a special performance at this year’s Veterans Day Celebration.

The event is free and open to all veterans and community members who wish to honor the men and women who have served our nation. To preregister, visit testwww.highpoint.edu/veteransday or call Campus Concierge at 336-841-4636.

“At High Point University, it is an honor to welcome the brave men and women who have fought for the freedoms that we enjoy to campus,” Qubein said. “This annual event gives our students an opportunity to show their appreciation for the sacrifices that these veterans made to defend our country.”

As is tradition, HPU students will honor veterans with a celebratory welcome as they arrive at the arena for the event.
As is tradition, HPU students will honor veterans with a celebratory welcome as they arrive at the arena for the event.

HPU’s Annual Veterans Day Celebration is believed to be the largest Veterans Day celebration on a college campus. More than 2,000 people attended last year’s Veterans Day Celebration, which marked the largest audience in the event’s history.

This year’s program will include a complimentary breakfast, a patriotic salute and a recognition of students who are leading initiatives to support veterans. The North Carolina Brass Band and the HPU Chamber Singers will provide patriotic music. HPU students will honor veterans with a celebratory welcome and a special gift.

HPU President Nido Qubein welcomed veterans, family members and community guests at last year’s event. With more than 2,000 people in attendance, it was the largest audience in the event’s history.
HPU President Nido Qubein welcomed veterans, family members and community guests at last year’s event. With more than 2,000 people in attendance, it was the largest audience in the event’s history.

As is tradition at the annual event, HPU will donate approximately 100 American flags to local nonprofits, schools and government buildings. In addition, the Qubein Arena and Conference Center features several patriotic displays that celebrate HPU’s commitment to God, family and country for veterans to enjoy.

Student volunteers shared blankets with veterans to show appreciation for their service at last year’s event.
Student volunteers shared blankets with veterans to show appreciation for their service at last year’s event.

HPU’s Annual Veterans Day Celebration is supported by the Sheriff Family Veterans Awareness Endowment, the MJ Hall and Jay Stobbs Leadership in Military and Veterans Awareness Endowment, David and Luke Greisler, D.H. Griffin Construction and River Landing at Sandy Ridge.

Complimentary parking and shuttle service will be provided from the Qubein Center parking lot located at 1315 N. University Parkway. Wheelchair accessible vans will also be provided. Shuttle service will begin at 7:30 a.m.