Veterans Alliance
Events and Membership
- Pittsburgh Opera performances: CMU students, faculty, and staff can save up to 60% on tickets to all shows with the promo code POCMU. The Pittsburgh Opera also offers a military discount for 20% off that any non-students can take advantage of with the promo code POMILITARY.
- Thank you to all who donated to the Winter Necessity Drive. This year's contributions will benefit the Latino Community Center.
- Vets Virtual Office Hours:
- Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Access via Zoom; no appointment required
To become a member of the Veterans Alliance, please submit a membership form so you can be informed of upcoming meetings and events. There is no cost associated with membership and no time commitments. Members can attend as many meetings and events as they would like. Individual membership in ERGs is strictly voluntary and open to all individuals who are interested in promoting diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Refer to the ERG benefits and guidelines for more information.
Resources
- CMU Veterans & Military Community — Information on veterans education benefits, campus services, and the military and veterans community at CMU and in the Pittsburgh community
- Veterans Resource Center — Faculty, staff and student veterans can visit to get help with their many federal, state and local benefits; located in the lobby of the GATF Building on Forbes Avenue (view photos of the center [pdf])
- Veterans Leadership Program — Pittsburgh-based organization offering career development, housing, wellness and supportive services
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Access and manage VA benefits and healthcare
- VetResources — Weekly newsletter with resources for veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
- Veterans Place — Pittsburgh-based organization that empowers veterans to transition out of homelessness and helps at-risk veterans become engaged, valuable citizens who contribute to their communities
- Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones
- Outdoor Odyssey Veteran and Active Duty Programs — The Semper Fi Odyssey programs are oriented on warriors of all services and their families (be they veteran or active-duty service members); the lessons learned regarding the scientific underpinnings of resiliency via the retreats have utility for individuals and groups throughout America
News
- CMU has been recognized as a Top 10 Military Friendly® School in the Tier 1 Research Institution category, and has also been designated as a Military Spouse Friendly® School. Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community.
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On August 31, 2023, a crowd of some hundred individuals gathered at CMU’s Posner Center for the second annual Military Community Reception.
- CMU received the Pro Patria award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). This is the highest level award that may be bestowed by an ESGR State Committee.
Mission Statement
To provide a community for active duty military, veterans and those who feel a kinship to support our veterans and military personnel across the Carnegie Mellon University campus, for sharing like experiences and interests, opportunities for engagement within the university community, and for providing outreach related to veteran and active duty military benefits from a variety of sources.
Leadership
Abby Schachter, Co-Lead
Abby W. Schachter is the military programs and research manager at Carnegie Mellon University’s Institute for Politics and Strategy.
CMU hosts an annual cohort of senior military fellows who come to the university to learn, do research and improve their skills for their future assignments and commands. One part of Abby's job is making sure the fellowship year is productive and useful to each of the fellows. Her job has brought her into close professional contact with active military service members, veterans, ROTC cadets, midshipmen and military leaders. In all cases, it is Abby's privilege to bridge the civilian-military divide and to endeavor to serve the military community at CMU with respect and enthusiasm. Abby is a naturalized U.S. citizen and as such, she is grateful to be able to support the growth and strength of all of CMU's military service members.
Abby is raising four children with her husband Ben Schachter in Pittsburgh's Regent Square neighborhood. She is the author of No Child Left Alone: Getting the Government out of Parenting.
Harold Ennulat, Co-Lead
Harold Ennulat is the associate director of program development & transition for the Software Solutions Division of the SEI, where he is responsible for revenue generation, customer engagement management, and satellite office leadership. He leads a team of nine sales professionals to ensure revenue goals are met and clients are provided with maximum impact solutions.
Prior to coming to CMU/SEI, Harold had a 21-year Air Force career in acquisition, with assignments in multiple programs, Air Force Headquarters, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, where he was a senior program analyst for the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology, and logistics.
The Veterans Alliance joined the Steel City NROTC and other campus groups for a Flag Raising Ceremony on November 10, 2023.
The Veterans Alliance presented members with a Veterans Alliance military coin on September 19, 2023.
The Veterans Alliance presented members with a Veterans Alliance military coin on September 19, 2023.
The Veterans Alliance presented members with a Veterans Alliance military coin on September 19, 2023.
The Veterans Alliance presented members with a Veterans Alliance military coin on September 19, 2023.
The Veterans Alliance presented members with a Veterans Alliance military coin on September 19, 2023.
The Veterans Alliance presented members with a Veterans Alliance military coin on September 19, 2023.
On June 20, the Veterans Alliance invited CMU's veteran community to Light PT and Eats, an hour of camaraderie, breakfast and a short walk/run around the track.
On June 20, the Veterans Alliance invited CMU's veteran community to Light PT and Eats, an hour of camaraderie, breakfast and a short walk/run around the track.
On June 20, the Veterans Alliance invited CMU's veteran community to Light PT and Eats, an hour of camaraderie, breakfast and a short walk/run around the track.
The Veterans Alliance joined the other employee resource groups to host a table during the CMU Community Picnic on May 17, 2023.
The Veterans Alliance joined CMU's employee resource groups to host a table during Spring Carnival.
Members of the Veterans Alliance greeted visitors at the employee resource group table during Spring Carnival.
Members of the Veterans Alliance delivered donations to Veterans Place following the 2022 Winter Necessity Drive sponsored by the employee resource groups.