April 26, 2011

BCU Hosts Col. Bud Day, Sponsors Armed Forces Appreciation Event

SIOUX CITY, Iowa— Sioux City native Colonel “Bud” Day will recount his U.S. military service at 7 p.m., Friday, May 6, in the Saint Francis Center on the campus of Briar Cliff University.

At the event, Colonel Day, the most decorated living U.S. soldier, will discuss his tours of duty during World War II, the Korean War and while a prisoner of war in the Vietnam War. This free event is open to all.

On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Colonel Day will be the honored guest at the Armed Forces Appreciation Gala in the Saint Francis Center. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the Mearl Lake Orchestra with entertainment by Tomic Sisters comedy act. Tickets for this public event may be purchased at the door or by calling 712-279-5512.

The Armed Forces Appreciation Gala is sponsored by BCU’s Emerging Leaders. All proceeds will benefit Freedom Alliance Scholarships for children of service men and women who have been killed or wounded in combat.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,150 students from 29 states and 11 countries. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care, compassion and service. For more information, please visit briarcliff.edu.

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