By Jeff Skrzypek

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- The historic Memorial Union building at Oregon State University was rededicated Friday to honor all students, faculty and staff who have served their country.

The building was constructed more than 80 years ago to honor students from the school who fought in World War I. Michael Henthorne, director of the Memorial Union, hopes that "knowing the background of the MU helps students understand that society places its hopes and dreams for a better future in the hands of those who are pursuing higher education."

The university also hosted a Veteran's Day Ceremony Friday morning in the Memorial Union Quad. The ceremony included a keynote address by retired Army Technical Sgt. Don Malarkey of the 101st Airborne "Easy" Company, a POW/MIA name reading and flag walk, a 24-hour POW/MIA vigil, and an F-15 Strike Eagle fly-over by the Klamath Falls National Guard.

The rededication came after a proposal from the ASOSU Veteran's Affairs Task Force and was approved by the Memorial Union student board of directors.