Las Positas College Hosts Free Veterans Day Events

LIVERMORE, CA - From Las Positas College: Las Positas College (LPC) and the LPC Veterans First Program in Livermore, CA will present two free Veterans Day events on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Both events are open to the general public and admission is free; parking on campus is $2. The Veterans Day observance kicks off at 11 a.m. with a barbecue at the Veterans Resource Center in building 1310 on the LPC campus. BBQ is free for all Veterans. There is a $10 minimum donation per plate for non-Veterans and the public is invited to attend.

"Las Positas College is proud and honored to recognize the contributions of our United States veterans each year with community events that educate, inspire, and engage," says LPC Interim President Dr. Roanna Bennie. "This year's keynote speaker, a decorated Navy Seal, further broadens the scope of this valuable program and I encourage the public to join us for this excellent presentation."

An address by keynote speaker Thom Shea will follow the barbecue at 1 p.m. in building 2400, room 2420,on the LPC campus. Seating is limited. Over-flow seating will be available with the lecture shown on a large screen. Shea is a highly decorated Navy SEAL and author of "Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life" reflecting stories about his years of combat experience in Afghanistan. He will deliver a message about high-level performance entitled "Thriving in Chaos!"

For those unable to attend the 1 p.m. lecture, the same presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 9 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Pleasanton, located at 301 Main Street in downtown Pleasanton.

Shea served 23 years with distinguished valor as a Navy SEAL during which time he served in three wars and led a team of SEALS into Afghanistan. Following that tour, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, Army Commendation with Valor, and a second Combat Action medal for his leadership.*

For more information, please call (925) 424-1570.

About Las Positas College
Las Positas College currently enrolls 8,000 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 workforce.

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.

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