Tuesday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. This is a day to come together to honor and express our gratitude to all people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging encourages everyone in our community to take time to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, and to thank our veteran and active-duty service members, including those in our community who are students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
As we honor Veterans Day both on campus and off, we invite our community to engage in various programs and events organized in our community.
Campus Programs:
Veterans Day Candlelight Vigil
- Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.
Hursey Center
Community Programs:
Veterans Day Parade
- Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.
- Enfield Town Green, Enfield, CT
Veterans Day Ceremony
- Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
- Veterans Memorial, corner of Farmington Ave and North Main St., West Hartford, CT
The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging encourages everyone to further explore the resources below to engage with Veterans Day.
Articles:
- History of Veterans Day |U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- On Veterans Day, here are stories that honor heroes and homecoming |NPR
- Veterans Day Facts| History
Books:
- Veterans Day Staff Created List |Chicago Public Library
- Veterans Day Reading List |NCW Libraries
Videos:
- History of the Holidays: History of Veterans Day |History
- Veterans Day by the Numbers |History
Questions/Comments? Contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at OIEB@hartford.edu.