Real experiences of returning soldiers explored in production of Into the Fire at Pierce College Nov. 5

The Pierce College veterans program is hosting a performance of Into the Fire, a moving play that chronicles the real-life experiences of veterans returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam with disabilities and combat-related trauma.

The free performance begins at noon Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Health Education Center, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood. Following the performance, the actors and playwrights will facilitate an interactive discussion of war’s effects on families and communities.

Into the Fire recreates the real stories of both male and female veterans with such disabilities as traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, loss of limbs, chronic pain, mobility challenges, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The stories are interspersed with humor and music to allow audiences to process the veterans’ powerful stories.

In addition to the play, Pierce is welcoming veterans, active duty military, and their families to attend a special Veterans and Military Resource Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Health Education Center at Pierce Fort Steilacoom. Veterans and military personnel will connect with local resources that can help with confidential counseling, financial management, childcare, veterans’ benefits, pre-deployment readiness, vocational rehabilitation, and educational funding.

In addition, the VA Mobile Unit will be on-hand for further assistance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 27, 2009

Media Contact Information
Amanda Haines, communications specialist
(253) 864-3239, ahaines@pierce.ctc.edu

Real experiences of returning soldiers explored in production of Into the Fire at Pierce College Nov. 5

The Pierce College veterans program is hosting a performance of Into the Fire, a moving play that chronicles the real-life experiences of veterans returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam with disabilities and combat-related trauma.

The free performance begins at noon Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Health Education Center, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood. Following the performance, the actors and playwrights will facilitate an interactive discussion of war’s effects on families and communities.

Into the Fire recreates the real stories of both male and female veterans with such disabilities as traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, loss of limbs, chronic pain, mobility challenges, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The stories are interspersed with humor and music to allow audiences to process the veterans’ powerful stories.

In addition to the play, Pierce is welcoming veterans, active duty military, and their families to attend a special Veterans and Military Resource Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Health Education Center at Pierce Fort Steilacoom. Veterans and military personnel will connect with local resources that can help with confidential counseling, financial management, childcare, veterans’ benefits, pre-deployment readiness, vocational rehabilitation, and educational funding.

In addition, the VA Mobile Unit will be on-hand for further assistance.

For questions on the play or the resource fair, contact the Pierce College Veterans Services office via phone at (253) 964-6505 or via email at vetmil@pierce.ctc.edu.

Remember the Pierce College Military Program begins it’s fall term on 10 August. If you are interested in taking a course or two this fall please stop by our office and pick up a registration bulletin. If you are unable to visit our office visit our website; www.pierce.ctc.edu/military to see a full listing of our course offerings.

We hope to see you this fall term.

Grades for the Spring Term will be viewable on your transcripts 2 June 2009. If you are planning on enrolling in the next course (i.e., MATH 98) make sure that you get your MATH 60 instructor to sign off on your registration form.

Please contact either the Ft. Lewis or McChord office with any questions.

Enjoy your break!!!!

Remember that the last day to withdraw from your Spring Term courses is Friday 1 May. When you withdraw from a class you will receive a ‘W’ grade on your transcript.

Please contact the Pierce College Military Program with any questions.

Hello Everyone!!!!

The Pierce College Military Program has opened registration for the Summer Term. The Term begins on 26 May and ends on 21 July. To ensure that you are able to enroll in the classes you want please enroll early.

Summer Term Advising
The McChord and Ft. Lewis location offers two formats for advising. Students may call the office schedule one-on-one advising appointments with an advisor or check the availability of same day walk-in appointments by calling (253)964-6606 for McChord or (253)964-6567 for Ft. Lewis.

The Pierce College Military Program has created a Skype account – pcmilitary. It is our hope that with this new account we can communicate with our out of area students more effectively.

Please pass the information on.

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