UB will honor the university’s veteran and military service members with a two-part program on Nov. 11.

The 10th annual celebration will begin at 11 a.m. with a flag ceremony at Flint Loop in front of Capen Hall on the North Campus.

Following the ceremonial procession and presentation of colors by the UB Police Color Guard and student cadets of the local ROTC Color Guard, the flag will be raised on the center pole in the middle of Flint Circle in honor of all veterans who have served. The UB Thunder of the East marching band will play the national anthem while the flag is raised.

The invocation will be offered by retired Navy Chaplain Mike Zuffoletto.

Following the flag-raising, the celebration will move to the Buffalo Room, 10 Capen Hall, for refreshments and remarks. Christina Hernandez, senior associate vice president and interim officer in charge in the Office of Student Life, will welcome attendees.

Remarks will be offered by UB student Justin Downey, a Navy veteran and president of the UB chapter of the Student Veterans of America; Joseph Zambon, a Navy veteran and dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Army Maj. Jeffrey Miles.

Each will reflect on what it means to be a veteran.

The event is free and open to the public.