The Husky Vet Gazette
August/September 2026
Volume 13 – Issue 74
Welcome Back Lunch
Thursday, September 17th – 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m.
Hawley Armory – Kyle Milliken Lounge (main floor) Storrs
Join fellow student veterans/military affiliated students, the staff in UConn’s Office of Veterans & Military Programs, along with members of the Veterans Advisory Council on campus. Come as you are able to between classes and say hi to new and old colleagues. The food is FREE and all are welcome to join us!
The Borinqueneers
A Documentary on the All-Puerto Rican 65th Infantry Regiment
Thursday, Sept. 24th at 7:00p.m.
Student Union Theatre (Storrs)
This FREE screening of the Borinqueneers is made possible by PRLACC (Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center), the Asian American Cultural Center, UConn Library, and UConn’s Veterans & Military Programs. The film’s producer and director, Noemi Figueroa Soulet will also provide an introduction to the film along with a Q & A afterwards.
9/11 Events
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – 8a.m. Sign-In at Sherman Field Bleachers (35 Gampel Service Dr., Storrs)
12:00p.m. Ceremony at the Student Union Theatre (Storrs)
Join us on Friday, September 11th, in honoring the heroes who lost their lives 25 years ago on 9/11/01 by climbing a simulated 110 stories, equivalent to the flights climbed by first responders in the Twin Towers. No advance registration. Sign-in will start at 8:00a.m. All are welcome to participate in the stair climb and/or attend the ceremony at noon. Sponsored by UConn Safety and UConn’s Office of Veterans & Military Programs. Questions? call 860-486-2442 or email veterans@uconn.edu
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
- Sept. 2nd
- 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:
Sept. 23rd – Stamford in Rm. 141 at 10am – 2pm
Sept. 30th – Avery Point in Veterans OASIS (2nd floor library) at 10am – 2pm
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 Visits
Tuesday, Sept. 29th from 11am-1pm
Hawley Armory Rm. 105 (Storrs)
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) & Post-9/11 Military2VA (M2VA) Storrs Campus Visit on Tuesday, September 29th from 11am-1pm in Hawley 105. These are the folks who can process VA disability claims and sign people up for VA Healthcare.
Meet Our Veteran of the Month
Veteran of the Month – Alex Sayre
