{"id":107961,"date":"2026-04-05T13:33:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T21:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/?p=107961"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:34:20","slug":"attend-a-diversity-dialogue-on-veterans-this-thursday-in-stevens-209","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/ennounce\/2026\/04\/05\/attend-a-diversity-dialogue-on-veterans-this-thursday-in-stevens-209\/","title":{"rendered":"Attend a &#8216;Diversity Dialogue&#8217; on veterans this Thursday in Stevens 209"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program for a \u201cDiversity Dialogue\u201d centered around veterans. The event will take place this <strong>Thursday<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>April 9<\/strong>, from\u00a0<strong>4:30 to 5:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong>in Stevens 209.<\/p>\n<p>We will be welcoming two licensed clinical social workers who work at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to provide information on how to support veterans as they learn about and access VA benefits.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also have a veteran share about their experience transitioning from the military into civilian life, and briefly discuss aspects of military culture.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, part of our discussion will focus on resources at the VA, such as mental health support, supportive housing services, holistic health options, and the financial benefit COMPACT Act, which is for veterans in an acute suicidal crisis.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll have plenty of information materials to share. We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p>Questions? Contact Kim Rapp at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rappk@georgefox.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rappk@georgefox.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program for a \u201cDiversity Dialogue\u201d centered around veterans. The event will take place this Thursday,\u00a0April 9, from\u00a04:30 to 5:30 p.m.\u00a0in Stevens 209. 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