Senators Jim Webb and Bob Kerrey to Talk G.I. Bill at Student Forum

OMAHA –The Veteran Student Organization at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is hosting a “Conversation with Senator Jim Webb and Former Senator Bob Kerrey” on Saturday.The Senators will discuss the G.I. Bill and other issues relevant to students and veterans.

Senator Webb led the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill to passage, benefiting about 555,000 veterans on 6,000 different campuses last year. Students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha have benefited greatly from the G.I. Bill. UNO is one of the top military friendly schools, according to G.I. Jobs magazine.

Senators Webb and Kerrey will also discuss post-traumatic stress disorder and other health-related issues effecting returning veterans. According to the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs website, an estimated 7.8% of Americans will experience post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their lives.

The UNO student event is open to the public. Event details are as follows:

Time: Event starts at 3:30; The Senators are slated to speak at 3:45
Date: May 5, 2012
Location: Milo Bail Student Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (Chancellor’s Room on the Second Floor)

Special Note: Since UNO graduation activities are scheduled on campus Saturday, please plan on arriving early for parking. OR, take advantage of the UNO Shuttle at Crossroads Mall. Shuttles run from the southwest corner of the Crossroads garage and pick up Milo Bail Student Center approximately every 15 minutes. If you enter the north doors at Milo Bail, someone will be available to assist you in getting to the Chancellor’s Room.

Senators Webb and Kerrey will have a few minutes to speak to the media following the event.

Senator Kerrey’s public schedule will also include an appearance at the Cinco de Mayo Parade Saturday morning in Omaha.