CUFO Staff Celebrate Veterans Day at Columbia Military Ball
Student veterans, Columbia community members and leadership, and distinguished guests celebrated the Columbia and New York City veteran communities at the Columbia University 2023 Military Ball on Friday, November 10, 2023. Among the attendees were Columbia University Facilities and Operations (CUFO) military service members.
Howell Jordan and Henry Clemente represented CUFO at the gala, hosted at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers. Howell Jordan, Supervisor Manhattanville Campus Operations, is a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, having served 6 years active duty and currently in his 22nd year of reserve duty. Henry Clemente, Head Cleaner Morningside Campus Operations, served as a Corporal N.B.C. N.C.O. in the U.S. Army Reserves. Jordan and Clemente are also members of the CUFO Equity & Inclusion Council. Their attendance was sponsored as part of the E&I Council’s recognition of staff veterans.
The event featured remarks from School of General Studies Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch, GS ’90, University President Minouche Shafik, as well as Walter and Shirley Wang, University Trustee. The Wangs were honored with the 2023 Peter J. Awn Lifetime Service Award for their gracious support of Columbia’s Yellow Ribbon Program.
“The Military Ball was wonderful. I had the privilege of meeting President Shafik and other inspiring student veterans, faculty, staff and deans. It was an honor to represent Facilities and Operations."
Jordan reflected on the evening and opportunity to spend time with University students and colleagues, connecting on a professional and personal level. He found it inspirational to learn more about General Studies initiatives in support of veterans.
“What a happy occasion to eat, drink and celebrate among fellow veterans of the Columbia community.”
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The Military Ball is hosted by the School of General Studies, the Military Veterans of Columbia University (Milvets), the Columbia Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, and Columbia Veterans. Proceeds from the event support academic and career programming for veterans.
CUFO proudly recognizes our veteran staff or families of staff within the organization, including Clinton Allen, Emanuel Bodon, Johan Alarcon, Gonzalo Bresciani Cleolaine Campbell, Thomas Carroll, Henry Clemente, Hugue Georges, Marc Hector, Howell Jordan, Anthony Smith, Lance Stills, and the family of Tia-Tenarge Hall.
CUFO Staff Veterans
Are you a CUFO staff member and also an active service member or military veteran? If you are interested in connecting with fellow CUFO staff through the Equity & Inclusion Council, please send an email to [email protected].
About the Equity & Inclusion Council
The E&I Council is led by CUFO employees and works to increase feelings of inclusion, encourage individual and collective growth through networking opportunities, professional development, and other resources, and create a more welcoming and belonging environment for all our community members.