The Husky Vet Gazette
October 2026
Volume 13 – Issue 75
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 24th – 5:00p.m.
Hawley Armory (main floor) Storrs
FREE FOOD, FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITES, COSTUME CONTESTS, KARAOKE, AND MORE! No RSVP is Required.
EVENT IS BYOB
The Borinqueneers
A Documentary on the All-Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment
If you missed the film screening on Sept. 24th you can still see it!
Thank you to the UConn Library
The UConn Library bought a 3-year license of the Borinqueneers, making it possible for the UConn Community to view this documentary through the library. Members of the UConn Community who are interested can go to the UConn Library’s website and log in to their account to request online access to view the Borinqueneers documentary. This award-winning documentary by Noemi Figueroa Soulet has been broadcast nationally on PBS.
Wreaths Across America
We Want YOU To Sponsor A Wreath
UConn’s Office of Veterans & Military Programs needs your help. This holiday season we’re honoring the service and sacrifice of over 400 veterans laid to rest in the New Storrs Cemetery and we can’t do it without you.
More details are on our Wreaths Across America Website.
DOS Drop-ins and VAMP Visits
Dean of Students Drop-in Hours
1-3p.m. in Hawley Armory Rm. 105
- First Wednesday of every month
- Oct. 7th
- Nov. 4th
- Dec. 2nd
During the Fall 2026 semester, the Dean of Students Office will hold drop-in hours in Hawley Armory (Storrs), so students can drop in without an appointment to ask any questions they may have.
VAMP Staff Visits to Every Campus
Staff in UConn’s office of Veterans & Military Programs (VAMP) will be visiting each of the campuses during Fall semester for any students who want to pose questions to them, or just say hi. Below are the dates times for each campus:
Oct. 6th – Hartford in Rm. 216 (Hartford Times Bldg.) at 10am – 2pm
Oct. 8th – Waterbury in Rm. 230E (main bldg.) at 10am – 2pm
Oct. 13th – Law School in Hosmer VALOR bunker Rm. 002 at 10am – 2pm
VA Visit
Thursday, October 22nd from 9am-3pm
Hawley Armory Rm. 105 (Storrs)
Stop by and meet with VR&E (Chapter 31) counselors to learn about the benefit as well as eligibility. If you’re using VR&E benefits, the counselors can help answer questions about your case. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs.
Meet Our Veteran of the Month
Veteran of the Month – Eduardo Langarica
