Veterans Day at Johns Hopkins: A tribute to service and sacrifice

Johns Hopkins honors veterans with moving ceremony and innovation summit

The Johns Hopkins community gathered on Tuesday to celebrate Veterans Day, honouring U.S. military and armed forces veterans. The main event, held at the Glass Pavilion on the Homewood campus, saw over 200 attendees, predominantly veterans themselves. It was hosted by several groups, including the Veterans Employee Resource Group and the JHM Hopkins Veterans and Allies Employee Resource Group.

Bob McLean, vice president of facilities and a U.S. Navy veteran, led the celebration. The keynote remarks were delivered by Gen. David H. Berger, former commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. David Van Wie, director of the Applied Physics Lab, introduced Gen. Berger to the audience.

Gen. Berger spoke about the selflessness, sacrifice, and character of veterans and their families. His words resonated with the attendees, many of whom shared similar experiences. The event was a testament to the university's commitment to supporting and honouring veterans.

Following the Veterans Day celebration, the university hosted the second Nexus Harbor Summit. The summit, titled 'Veterans for the Future: Innovation in Service of the Public Good', focused on veteran-led entrepreneurship and civic leadership. It was a platform for veterans to share their ideas and innovations, fostering a spirit of public service and community engagement.

The Johns Hopkins community's Veterans Day event and the subsequent Nexus Harbor Summit highlighted the university's dedication to supporting veterans and fostering their contributions to society. Through these initiatives, the university continues to honour the service of veterans and their families, while also promoting their integration into civilian life and entrepreneurship.