Voices of Service 2026: A Showcase of Veteran-Focused Research, Curricula, and Resources
Call for Posters and Tables
Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), Academic Affairs, and the Veteran & Military Behavioral Health Collaborative invite you to submit abstracts for our second annual Voices of Service event. This event will include posters and tables with presenters spotlighting diverse work related to the interests and needs of veterans and military-connected populations. We aim to highlight the vast work being done, build connections across campus and community, and expand and deepen the focus on veterans and military-connected individuals at SU by showcasing a wide collection of efforts, including: research projects at all stages, curricular and pedagogical approaches, community and support services, activities and groups, and resources available to support this kind of work.
Posters selected for presentation will have the opportunity to be included in the IVMF Digital Library Voices of Service collection after the event. Likewise, abstracts or other selected resources from Tables at the event will have the opportunity to be included in the Voices of Service collection.
When and Where
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 12:00 – 2:30 PM
- Location: National Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse University
Who Should Submit and Attend?
- Syracuse University students (undergraduate, graduate) & postdocs
- Syracuse University faculty & staff
- Community partners & collaborators in the Central New York region
Topics of Interest
We seek participants to share their work through Posters or Tables that highlight research, instruction, services, groups and initiatives, or resources available to support military-connected endeavors. We welcome contributions from all disciplines and fields that intersect with veteran and military-connected topics, including those taking place here at SU and in the community. Relevant topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Research Projects and Analyses that are planned, or in-progress, or completed
- Curricular or Course-Related Efforts that focus on or integrate veteran- and military-related content
- Community and Support Services that provide support for veterans and/or military-connected populations
- Groups or activities on campus and in the community that foster work on these issues
- Resources available to students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage and enhance military-connected work, examples may include student internships, faculty collaborations, or funding opportunities
Submit an abstract and join us to share what you are doing, discuss what is working, brainstorm solutions for challenges, and connect with others who are supporting veterans and military-connected individuals through research, teaching, practice, and services.
Submission Details
- Abstracts should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on March 6, 2026, to the Voices of Service review committee at: VOS 2026
- Each submission should include:
- Abstract (up to 300 words) that provides an overview of the work or effort that will be presented or shared, including objectives, approaches, and implications
- Title (up to 150 characters)
- Submission Type (i.e., Poster or Table)
- Author name(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es)
- Submissions will be accepted based on the quality of the abstract and the order received.
- Decision emails will be sent by March 13, 2026
Requirements, Process, and Questions
- All presentations will be in person and presenting authors are requested to attend the event.
- Presenters are responsible for printing their own posters or providing materials for their tables.
- For posters: Easels, foam board, and binder clips will be provided. Posters should be no larger than 30″ x 40″ (portrait or landscape).
- For tables: Table space with white tablecloths and 2 chairs will be provided.
- For questions, please contact Ellen Faigle (efaigle@syr.edu)