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Town-N-Gown 60th Anniversary
Donation to The Monarch Pantry - May 20, 2025
TOWN - N - GOWN
Purpose Statement
Town-N-Gown is an independent, informal association of men and women dedicated to developing a mutual understanding between Old Dominion University and the various civilian and military communities of Greater Hampton Roads.
Membership is open to all, and dues are $25 (single or double, same address) per year. Town-N-Gown provides an opportunity for area citizens and military neighbors to join the academic community for many diverse activities.
The organization is composed of townspeople (TOWN), military personnel (“N” for national defense forces), and university personnel (GOWN). Town-N-Gown, by presenting programs and organizing joint activities, offers its members the opportunity to increase their awareness of and appreciation for the total community with its many assets.
Upcoming Events / Dates to Remember
Feb 18 (Wed) "Phantom of the Universe" at Le Planetarium 7PM $5.00
Mar 3 (Tue) Board meeting at Webb Center, 9:30am
For those of you who have not yet been to a Board meeting… We need you!
Drive down 49th Street from Hampton Blvd, park in the VIP section of the Web Center, walk up the North steps, through the double doors and down to end of hallway to room 1310 (Executive Dining).
Please join us.
Mar 16 - 21 Spring Break!
Mar 29 (Sun) "Train the Brain" bridge learning @ the Perry Library
Apr 7 (Tue) Board meeting at Webb Center, 9:30am
Apr 16 (Thur) International Tattoo @ the Scope. Discount tickets now available. $63.75 each for seating in section 103!
Email ticket number request to townngownodu@yahoo.com.
May 5 (Tue) Board meeting at Webb Center, 9:30am
May 19 (Tue) Annual board meeting with LTC Shah as speaker
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Keep up with happenings at ODU by joining us!
Town-N-Gown members are always welcome at the board meetings as well as attending any associated scheduled tours. We will normally invite ODU professionals to make a presentation just after the scheduled monthly board meetings. Plan to be there at 11:00am to hear the speaker.
Contact Jo Hayden at jthaydn@gmail.com for details and to RSVP.
We look forward to seeing you at ALL Town-N-Gown programs & events!!
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LTC Shah
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Brandon A. Shah is a native of Virginia, an alumnus and commissionee of Old Dominion University (ODU), and the current Professor of Military Science (PMS) at ODU’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
Brandon enlisted into the Army in 2003 as an Aviation Operations Specialist. While enlisted, he obtained the rank of Sergeant before transitioning. On completing his enlisted service, which included service in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserves, and Virginia Army National Guard, Brandon graduated from Old Dominion University. Since his enlistment service to the present, he has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and a rotation to Atlantic Resolve. Since his ODU commissioning, LTC Shah earned his Army Aviation Senior Aviator wings, flown more than 1,200 hours in 3 different aircraft, and completed over 600 combat flight hours.
Brandon last served as the Brigade S3 in the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA. Before Brigade S3, he served as the Squadron S3 in the 3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron overseeing modernization efforts for Attack Helicopters. Brandon’s command time exceeds 36 months which includes a command in A/1-3 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, A/3-17 Air Cavalry Squadron, and B/603 Aviation Support Battalion. His service assignments include the 101st Airborne Division, 82nd Airborne Division, XVII Airborne Corps, United States Forces-Iraq, and 3rd Infantry Division.
Brandon’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Military Science Minor from ODU, an MBA from the University of Georgia, and an MS in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas.
Individual awards include the Senior Army Aviator Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge. In addition, Brandon has the Bronze Star (2 awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards), Air Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2 awards) and numerous campaign and unit awards. (From ODU.EDU)
ODU and EVMS have joined together!
