Visionary Voices, A Tribute to Our Veterans is slated for October 19, 2013, at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina. Proceeds will benefit the National University Veterans’ Victory Scholarship fund, which provides veteran students with short-term, needs-based financial assistance to meet and complete their educational goals.
National University is a leader in providing higher education to active duty, reserve, and veteran students, and to the military community at large. It is a 2003 recipient of the Ray Ehrensberger Award for Excellence in Military Education, awarded to accredited institutions that have distinguished themselves to the principles of military education. Military Advanced Education magazine has named National University as one of America’s Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities, and it has been designated by G.I. Jobs magazine as a “Military Friendly School” on multiple occasions.
With generous support from the community and National University, the University last year granted scholarships to 17 veteran students to help overcome financial obstacles and stay in class. In addition to funding the Veterans’ Victory Scholarship, the Visionary Voices dinner enhances awareness of veteran student issues and increases support for long-term solutions by bringing together military, business and community leaders. National University is providing an additional incentive for support by matching, dollar-for-dollar, all sponsorships at $5,000 or above.
Councilman Kevin Faulconer will provide remarks, and Wells Fargo returns as title sponsor for this year’s Visionary Voices dinner. E. Marie Landers, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of the Commercial Banking Group for Wells Fargo, will chair the event.
