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EIU/CMS Veterans Day Ceremony   —  November 11, 2026

In order to commemorate Veterans Day, Eastern Illinois University and the Charleston Middle School will be holding a joint Veterans Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The program, which will take place in Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine Arts Center, will begin at 9 a.m., promptly followed by a reception in the same location. Veterans will be recognized with seating on stage, and all veteran attendees will be recognized during the ceremony and receive a commemorative challenge coin as a token of our appreciation for their service. EIU and Community Veterans are encouraged to sign up to be recognized at the ceremony. Veterans need to be signed up by November 2nd to ensure a seat is reserved for them on the stage.

Charleston Middle School students will be featured in this joint ceremony, including the CMS Choir performing the Star-Spangled Banner, a selected student leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of the Student Essay Winner from the VFW. The program will also feature the presentation of the colors and flags by the EIU ROTC, the playing of Taps, and the traditional three-volley salute in honor of those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

Parking is available for that day in the parking lot directly connected to Doudna Fine Arts Center, or in the two parking lots located on the east side of Doudna Fine Arts Center on 9th Street.

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