Las Positas College to Honor Veterans at Public Ceremony

Information, photo submitted by Las Positas College:

The public is invited to join the Las Positas College Veterans First program in honoring community military veterans at its annual Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday, November 12 in Parking Lot B at 10:00 a.m.

Ceremony highlights include the flyover and landing of a Huey helicopter, presentation of colors by the Travis USAF Honor Guard, remarks by two Vietnam era veterans and Dr. Jannette Jackson, retired colonel and chancellor of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District.

“We honor all veterans, but each year we focus on a particular era,” said Todd Steffan, LPC Veterans First Coordinator. “This year we are focusing on Vietnam era veterans.”

The event, and parking, are free to the public and a tri-tip lunch will be free for all veterans.

For more information, please contact Todd Steffan at (925) 424-1571.

Las Positas College currently enrolls approximately 9,000 students and offers curriculum for students seeking transfer to a four-year college or university, career preparation, or basic skills education. The College provides university transfer classes, retraining classes for those in need of employment or career advancement, a first-time educational opportunity for many adults, enrichment classes for those seeking a broader perspective, and career and technical training for those entering the technical and paraprofessional work force.

Las Positas College is a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success. It is fully committed to supporting Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement. Las Positas College faculty and staff are distinguished by their energy, creativity, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of the students they serve and the future of the Tri-Valley region.