Contact Information
- University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)
- 4505 S. Maryland Parkway
- Las Vegas, NV 89154
Primary Contact
-
Antonio Montenegro III
- President
- Send a message
Student Group Advisor
About Us
The primary mission of the Student Veterans Organization shall be to advocate on behalf of student veterans in order to ensure their success in higher education. We strive to provide responsive academic, social, and administrative support to student veterans, as well as active duty military members.
MEETING DATES & TIMES
9/01 @ 1500 SU 207
10/05 @ 1500 SU 207
11/03 @ 1500 SU 207

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STUDENT VETERANS ORGANIZATION BROKE GROUND ON THE VETERAN MONUMENT SITE MAY 5TH
MEMORIAL UNVEILING ON 9/11/2010 AT 0830. FOUNDATION BLDG. ON NE SIDE OF CAMPUS
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MEMORIAL PROJECT ON CAMPUS
Currently, the UNLV Student Veterans Organization is involved in a Veterans Memorial project; the Las Vegas Valley currently has no Veterans Memorial. UNLV's Student Veterans Organization has proposed that a monument be erected on their public campus and it has been APPROVED by UNLV President Smatresk.
***** MEMORIAL UNVEILING ON 9/11/2010 AT 0830 AT THE FOUNDATION BLDG. ON CAMPUS *****

UPDATE
SGT Clint Ferrin Memorial Clinic: School of Dental Medicine
*Free Dental For Veterans
Please visit the site for more information:
http://www.veteransdental.com/
Named for Sgt. Clint Ferrin, who died in March of 2004 while serving in Iraq as a member of the 82nd Army Airborne Division from North Carolina.
• Clint Ferrin’s brother, UNLV dental student John Ferrin, a second lieutenant in the National Guard, saw a need to provide dental care for Nevada Army National Guard soldiers who were not eligible for deployment because of dental disease and could not afford the cost of treatment or private dental insurance.
• The clinic began July 2008 for soldiers of the Nevada Army National Guard and was expanded to treat all veterans of war.
• As of March 2009, 53 soldiers have received dental care and 50 people are on a waiting list.
• To qualify for the free clinic, veterans must present military identification stating veterans’ status, have no dental insurance and bring documentation that shows a household income of less than $25,000.For more info please visit: http://www.veteransdental.com/
UNLV SVO By Laws
April 30, 2009 10:23 PMAttached is the UNLV Student Veterans Organization By Laws.
UNLV SVO Constitution
April 30, 2009 10:23 PMAttached is the UNLV Student Veterans Organization Constitution.
Our Officer position are unique, being that we do not have titles such as Treasurer and Secretary. Instead, we have a Board of Directors of 7. A President, a Vice-Pres., and the the other 5 Executive Directors coorespond with the 5 branches of service. The board is elected annually and makes all decisions for the organization.
MEDIA LINKS
April 28, 2009 7:39 PMGroundbreaking Ceremony for UNLV Veteran Monument
http://www.lvrj.com/news/answering-the-call-92946959.html
http://www.fox5vegas.com/news/23460589/detail.html
Local Veterans Reflect on Fort Hood Tragedy
http://www.kvbc.com/global/story.asp?s=11456479
Post 9/11 GI Bill Guide - Is it right for you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wwzie29m5Y
Rep. Titus and SVO member Caspers voice support for education
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/19/henderson-titus-voices-support-affordable-educatio/
SVO speaks on new GI Bill
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/14/brave-new-world/
KNPR - SVO faculty advisor, Dr. Ackerman, speaks on veterans transitioning from the military to UNLV
http://knpr.org/son/archive/detail.cfm?ProgramID=1680
SVO discusses GI Bill with Sen. Reid
http://unlvrebelyell.com/2009/08/10/student-veterans-discuss-gi-bill-with-senator/
New GI Bill too popular for the Pentagon's own good?
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0515/p02s03-usmi.html
PLEDGES SOUGHT: UNLV Student Veterans Organization plans memorial
http://www.lvrj.com/news/39837567.html
Editorial: Monument deserves support
http://unlvrebelyell.com/2009/04/23/editorial-monument-deserves-support/
Student Veterans join together
http://unlvrebelyell.com/2008/12/04/student-veterans-join-together/
Veteran president answers call of duty
http://unlvrebelyell.com/2009/04/23/veteran-president-answers-call-of-duty/comment-page-1/

