November 4, 2025 — Marist will honor and celebrate veterans this November with a series of special events during Veterans Week and beyond. The University community will come together to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the nation.

Operation Green Light, Nov. 4-11
Beginning tonight and continuing through Nov. 11, Marist buildings will be illuminated with green lights at night as part of Operation Green Light, a national initiative that shows support for veterans. The green lights symbolize gratitude and appreciation for their service.

2024 Operation Green Light at Greystone. Photo by Benson Delaney ’27/Marist University.

Anthony’s Walk, Nov. 8
The fourth annual Anthony's Walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, outside the Steel Plant. The event is a 22-minute community walk around campus in support of local veterans. The event is named in honor of a Marine Corps veteran who lost his life in Poughkeepsie in the fall of 2020.

The walk is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Anthony's Walk is co-sponsored by Marist University and Hudson River Housing.

Anthony's Walk in 2024. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University.

Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony, Nov. 11
On Veterans Day, Marist will host a flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Class of 1968 Flagpole and Veterans Memorial across from Donnelly Hall. The event will include welcome remarks and a performance by the Marist Singers. A coffee reception will follow in the Donnelly atrium. A military display honoring veterans will be on display there as well.

2024 Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony at the Class of 1968 Flagpole and Veterans Memorial. Photo by Karissa Lattin '25/Marist University.

Hockey and Basketball Veterans Appreciation Games
Marist Hockey will honor veterans during its game against Montclair State at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at McCann Ice Arena. Veterans in attendance will be honored during the game. 

Also, as part of Marist’s annual tradition, the Veterans Appreciation Basketball Game will take place on Friday, Nov. 21, when the Marist men’s basketball team faces Army at McCann Arena. Veterans will receive free admission to the game, which will include special presentations honoring them. Non-veterans can purchase tickets online.

2024 Veterans Appreciation Basketball Game. Photo courtesy of Marist Athletics.