The Husky Vet Gazette
January/February 2026
Volume 12 – Issue 71
Free Lunch with Veterans Advisory Council
Wednesday, Feb. 11th 12p.m. to 1p.m.
Hawley Armory main lounge – Storrs
Join members of UConn’s Veterans Advisory Council for lunch! This is a great way to connect with faculty and staff on-campus who actively support our military-affiliated community at UConn.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
VR & E Campus Visit
Hawley Armory Conference Room 105 (Storrs)
Thursday, February 5th
9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
This is your opportunity to speak with counselors with the VR & E program! Whether you currently use VR & E benefits, or you don’t and have questions about VR & E. These are experts for this program and can assist with all of your questions! No appointment is necessary – just stop by!
Wreaths Across America
Clean-up – January 22nd at 10:00a.m.
New Storrs Cemetery
UConn’s Office of Veterans & Military Programs needs your help to pull off the wreaths from the gravestones placed in December for Wreaths Across America. We appreciate anyone who can assist us with this effort. Thank you!
More details are on our Wreaths Across America Website.
Dean of Students Drop-in Hours
Last Wednesday of Each Month
1-3 p.m.
Hawley Armory, Room 105
During the Spring 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.
Dates Include:
January 28th
February 25th
March 25th
April 29th
VA Healthcare Campus Visit
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd 10:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.
Hawley Armory Conference Room 105 (Storrs)
Staff from the VA Healthcare system will be available to answer students questions about resources, eligibilty, etc. for VA Healthcare. They can assist students with looking up eligibility and signing up for benefits. Additionally, they’re available for those who may have questions about disability benefits.
Stop in and have your questions answered!
Meet Our Veteran of the Month
Veteran of the Month – Jacob Johnson
