Penn State is set to host its 15th annual Military Appreciation Week from November 7-14, honoring the sacrifice and commitment of service members, veterans, and their families.

The week will also commemorate the 35th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War.

We compiled a list of all the events Penn State will host throughout the week.

November 6

Military Banner Unveiling

The Military Banner Unveiling event will begin at 6 p.m. on November 6. The Downtown State College Improvement District and Penn State Military Appreciation Committee will honor local veterans and service members by displaying new military banners.

The event will be held in downtown State College and is by invitation only.

November 7

Veteran Gravesite Cleanup

A veteran gravesite cleanup event will be held at Pine Hall Cemetery in State College on November 7.

The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to noon, then from 1 to 4 p.m. Interested volunteers can fill out this form by October 30.

November 10

250th Birthday Of The Marine Corps

The Penn State Student Veterans Organization will celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.

The celebration begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Veterans Center, Room 100, in the Ritenour Building. Refreshments will be provided.

Painting With Pugs

Also in the Ritenour Building is a Painting with Pugs event.

From 6 to 8 p.m., folks can create a painting with the company of pugs. Folks interested can fill out this registration form by November 6.

November 11

Veterans Day Breakfast

Veterans Day Breakfast will start at 9 a.m. in Heritage Hall at the HUB. The event commemorates the 20th annual Military Service Recognition Breakfast and honors the Penn State military community.

If interested, register to attend the breakfast here by October 31.

Veterans Day Ceremony

At 11:11 a.m. at Old Main Plaza, the Student Veteran Organization will host a Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who have served.

If weather prevents the event from taking place outside, the ceremony will move to Heritage Hall in the HUB. The event will also be livestreamed here.

Zumba Fitness Class

A Zumba drop-in fitness class will be held in room 124 of the Intramural Building starting at 5:30 p.m. If interested, register using this link.

November 12

Military Appreciation Luncheon

The Military Appreciation Committee hosts its annual Military Appreciation Luncheon at noon. Penn State students, employees, and community members who have served are invited.

If you are interested, register using this link by November 5.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night is later on November 12, starting at 6 p.m. The event is for folks 18 and older and will take place at Antifragile Brewing on E. Calder Way in downtown State College.

Penn State Men’s Basketball

Penn State men’s basketball will host Mercyhurst at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Military Appreciation Game begins at 6:30 p.m. Ticket information has not yet been released.

November 13

Pickleball Tournament

A Pickleball Tournament will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the courts next to East Halls.

If weather prevents the event from being outdoors, it will be held in the Intramural Building, room 124. If interested, register for the tournament using this link.

November 14

Penn State Football

Penn State football will host its annual Military Appreciation Game against Minnesota at Beaver Stadium. The game will include special in-game recognitions and tributes honoring service members and veterans. Tickets are needed to attend, and kickoff time will be announced closer to gameday.

The military community is also invited to help spread out the American flag on the field pregame. If you are interested in participating, fill out this form by November 6.

Military Appreciation Tailgate

Three hours before the game, there will be a Military Appreciation Tailgate at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Military families are invited to come and celebrate with food, activities, and special guests. You do not need tickets to the game to attend the tailgate.

CATA Bus Shuttles

Through November 14, the Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will provide free shuttle rides for service members with valid ID.

The shuttles will run from Hills Plaza along South Atherton Street and around downtown State College to Beaver Stadium. Shuttles start three hours before kickoff and run one hour after the game ends.