- Las Positas College
- Veterans First Program
- Veterans Day Events
Veterans First Program
- Welcome and Announcements
- Getting Started - VA Benefits
- Make an Appointment with Veterans Counselor
- Certify Classes for VA Education Benefits
- Priority Registration
- Veterans First Programs & Services
- Special Projects & Programs
- Veterans Day Event
- Student Veterans Organization
- Operation Gateway
- Reserve Your Space
- Mission Ready Learning Community
- Veterans Resource Fair - Under Construction
- Past Videos & Testimonials
- Frequently Asked Questions - Under Construction
- Resources to Support Students
- Honoring Women Veterans
- Veterans Golf Tournament
- 2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans
Honoring Our Heroes
VETERANS DAY EVENTS
VETERANS DAY is a Federal Holiday
Las Positas College will observe VETERANS DAY on
November 10, 2025 (Monday) - The campus is closed.
Las Positas College will be OPEN on November 11, 2025.
November 2025
What is the significance of Veterans Day:
Veterans Day Essay Contest
Topic - MY STORY: Reflections of Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience
$500 Scholarship Award hosted by the Blue Star Moms
Deadline for submission: October 23, 2025
Winner announced on November 6, 2025. Must be present to accept award.
Click here to apply.
Schedule of Events - Free to Public
Nov 6, Thurs: “Service, Sacrifice, Strength - Honoring Our Heroes” Program at Las Positas College, Mertes Center for the Arts, Bldg 4000. Free Parking (look for signage)
- 11 am - Check-In Table Opens
- 11:20 am - Doors Open to Theater
- 11:30 am - American Legion Livermore presents Colors; National Anthem by US Army Combat Veteran - Donald McIntrye (LPC Alumnus)
- Welcome Remarks
- Moment of Silence for LPC Veterans Champion - Dr. Patricia Wheeler
- Guest Speaker Dr. Harold Strunk, US Army Veteran.
- Quilts of Valor Presentation; announce winner of Veterans Essay. Contest hos
- Must RSVP for Military Appreciation Lunch -call 9254241570
(Last day to RSVP is 11/05/2025)
Nov 9, Sun: Veterans First Program Float @ 28th Annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade & Band Concert. 1 pm, 201 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA.
Nov 11, Tues: SPRING 2026 Priority Registration Opens for eligible Veterans (must have a DD214 and Ed Plan on file in the Veterans Resource Center).
Veterans First Program
Phone: 925.424.1570
Mailing Address & Location:
3000 Campus Hill Drive, Bldg. 1310, Livermore, CA 94551
Email: LPCVeteransFirst@laspositascollege.edu
Aug 4 - December 19
Holidays - Office Closed:
- Sept 1, Mon - Labor Day Holiday
- Nov 10, Mon - Veterans Day Holiday
- Nov 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
For information, contact:
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