Based on the vaccination data submitted by students and employees, we have created – in collaboration with offices and departments across campus – comprehensive policies and procedures that will be in place throughout the Fall 2021 semester to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our community and on our experience as Chargers.
Fall 2021 Info and Policies COVID-19 Info
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As part of Summer Studio: Discovering Graphic Design, two graphic design majors served as mentors for local high school students, teaching them about the field and helping them develop their art, while also growing as artists themselves.
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My internship at DEANE Inc., a high-end custom kitchen and bath design firm, enabled me to apply what I have learned as an interior design student at the University of New Haven in a real-world setting, while clarifying my career goals.
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The University’s student-run newspaper, The Charger Bulletin, captured a first place honor in the American Scholastic Press Association’s scholastic newspaper awards, which recognized the dedication of students who tirelessly covered University news throughout the pandemic.
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As the nation marks 20 years since the devastating attacks on September 11, Max Giaccone ’14 shares how his journey of grief and growth has evolved since losing his father in New York City on that day in 2001.
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As a member of the University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program and a 2021 McHale Fellow, I am conducting theoretical research on how the shape of the universe can explain dark matter and dark energy. The findings of this research may have further implications in the future survey of the universe, informing us of what to expect at the edge of the observable cosmos.
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Joseph Smolinski, M.F.A., whose recent recognitions include an Artist-In-Residence award at the Yale University Art Gallery, looks forward to continuing to use his art to explore technology and humans’ impact on the environment.
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A dark period of his life inspired Randall Horton, Ph.D., when he wrote {#289-128}: Poems. It has now received the same honor that has been awarded to such renowned writers such as Toni Morrison.
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As a student and journalist in the Baltic region of the USSR in the early 1990s, I witnessed firsthand the fear and turmoil that overtook the area. I recently reflected on that time during a special event in Connecticut that brought together locals with ties to the Baltics to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restoration of independence in that region.
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The University’s innovative graduate program in marine policy and management will prepare graduates for a wide variety of careers that are in demand – especially those aimed at addressing amid climate change.
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As a member of the University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program, I am conducting important research on variants of COVID-19, and I hope our work will help researchers understand how these variants could impact the pandemic.
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My experience at the University has taught me the importance of networking – and it led to my internship at the John B. Pierce Laboratory this summer. My work in the lab has enabled me to explore a new area of research while developing my communication skills and my confidence.
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Patrick Rivers, Ph.D., an ethnomusicologist and coordinator of the University’s music industry program, has been lauded by his students and colleagues for his dedication to innovative and engaging teaching. He is the sixth recipient of the University’s Bucknall Excellence in Teaching Award, which annually recognizes an exceptional faculty member.
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As part of the University of New Haven’s morning Spring Commencement ceremony, Angelo Prevosto ’21 and Jeanny Francois ’17, ’21 MHA discussed the lessons they have learned, including the importance of resilience and of overcoming regret.
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Meet three members of the University’s Class of 2021 who will be earn their psychology degrees as part of Spring Commencement. They are looking forward to continuing their education after graduation.
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The coronavirus pandemic has been particularly hard on the music industry, since music venues have not been able to hold in-person concerts in more than a year. Students taking an innovative course at the University of New Haven are planning a virtual concert to help support these venues.
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Meet Saige Batza ’25, an incoming psychology major, who is looking forward to meeting her fellow Chargers and to getting involved in the University’s performing arts community.
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Beginning this fall, the University of New Haven will offer a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, a degree combining mathematics, business, statistics, and finance. Actuaries are especially sought after among insurance companies, and the University’s proximity to the “insurance capital of the world” will offer students a variety of internship and employment opportunities.
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An award from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will fund a collaboration with the Yale Prison Education Initiative to create a degree-granting program for incarcerated students in Connecticut.
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Khaaliq Crowder ’21, who completed his degree last fall, enjoyed the many opportunities he had as a Charger to explore his interests, immerse himself in the field of communication, and connect with his fellow Chargers. After completing several internships and having his work published by a variety of media outlets, he has earned a position with Snapchat.
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Students who took an innovative "Model G20" course with Chris Haynes, Ph.D., recently participated in American University’s Model G20 Summit, capturing second place in the virtual competition and developing important skills and confidence.