Veterans’ Voices
Explore the Full Life Experiences of Veterans
Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions to our cultures and communities. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award.
Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 21, 2019
We invite Veterans living in Minnesota to submit poetry, prose, essays, and memoirs for consideration for the 2019 Veterans’ Voices Award. Selected authors will be honored at a ceremony on Oct. 5, 2019 in St. Paul.
Veterans' Voices Educator Salon
Thursdays, Aug. 8, 15, and 22, St. Paul
This three-day salon is designed for educators working in the humanities field at colleges in the St. Paul area who are interested in exploring war, remembrance, memorials, monuments, as well as past and present social issues facing their Veteran and non-Veteran students.
Veterans' Voices Award
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019
The Veterans’ Voices Award honors the outstanding work of Minnesota’s Veterans by featuring their personal stories. Through poetry, prose, essays, memoirs, and more, Veterans find their voice, process their experiences, and connect with others.
St. Paul Capitol Mall Memorials
How Americans remember war and military service is shaped by two narratives: duty and honor that memorialize war and personal experiences of Veterans and how war is remembered. Reflections on War and Service fills in the missing stories of Veterans.
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