The Office of Veteran
and Military Resources at Montclair State University has partnered with the
Prajjali project and has been providing yoga classes exclusively to student
veterans on campus. The Prajjali project is an initiative to get our veterans
in touch with the practice of yoga. Among its many benefits, such as increases
of energy and awareness, yoga has proven to be successful in helping
individuals who may suffer from PTSD. The Prajjali project was established to
address the issue of suicide that veterans in our country face. Denise Rodak,
Coordinator of Veteran and Military Resources and a yoga practitioner, is
always looking for ways to incorporate contemplative practices into her work
with veteran and military students.
According to Ms. Rodak, “Yoga is a very accessible practice and I believe it can help students
tap into their true potential.”
Cpt. Benjamin
Stoner presented the keynote speech at the NJ Association of Colleges and
Employers at Stone Hall University. Cpt. Stoner highlighted some of the
findings from Completing the Mission II such as the survey that suggests the top
services provided by universities are proving to be successful among the
veteran population on campus. Stoner also talks about on homeless veterans,
building communities and the importance of teamwork. The conference went on to identify
things that make veterans attractive to potential employers such as:
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Being able to recognize challenges
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Soft skills
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The ability to be lead and be led
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Work ethic
