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New Gainesville State College center aims to help military veterans
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OAKWOOD — Military veterans attending Gainesville State College now have a private place to study, kick back, seek help or mingle.The school has opened its Military Resource Center in Room 119 of the Dunlap-Mathis Building. Tucked away on purpose, the center contrasts with noisier gathering spots on campus, such as the Student Center.“It’s almost like a safe haven, where they feel comfortable,” said Christy Orr, the college’s adult learning and military outreach coordinator, during an open house at the center Wednesday.For many veterans, returning to civilian life is difficult.“In the military, they’re told what to do, how to do it and when to do it,” Orr said. “Here, you have free rein.