READING: UCSB STUDENT VETERAN WRITERS

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - ONLINE

Presented by the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center.

UC Santa Barbara student veterans will read stories about their military experiences, followed by audience Q&A.

Presenters: Alec Denney, David Guerrero, Robert Hickman, and Nick Tash

Alec Denney currently serves as a radio operator for 2nd Battalion/23rd Marines in the Reserves. He earned his AA from Santa Barbara City College and is graduating with a degree in Communication from UCSB in June 2021. He plans on taking a gap year then attending law school in 2023.

David Guerrero served in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry rifleman from 2003 to 2007. He earned his AS in Criminology and Liberal Arts from Santa Barbara City College. David transferred to UCSB in the Fall of 2020 and is currently studying sociology and minoring in applied psychology and education studies. David plans to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and help veterans improve and maintain their mental wellness.

Robert Hickman served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army for three years. He earned his AA in biology at Reedley College and is currently studying biology at UC Santa Barbara, where he will be graduating in Spring 2021. He plans to become a physician.

Nick Tash served in the Marines from 2010–14. He graduated from UCSB in June 2020 with a BA in philosophy, and he is now a paralegal in the Army Reserve. He is planning to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Boyd School of Law and become an attorney in the U.S. Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps.

This event is free but registration is required.