Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.
Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.
Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.
Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.
Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.
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To prepare students to interview for internships and jobs, the University's Career Development Center recently hosted mock interviews for 400 students enrolled in a 'Principles of Communication' course.
October 22, 2019
Mock interviews for students have become an important tradition at the University of New Haven. The Career Development Center recently hosted mock interviews for approximately 400 students who are enrolled in the "Principles of Communication" course.
The idea for incorporating mock interviews as part of a core curriculum course was developed by Diane Smith, a distinguished lecturer in communication, film, and media studies, starting in spring 2017, as a way to prepare students for future internship and employment interviews.
"These mock interviews are important because they enable students to prepare for their job search in a realistic setting," said Kate Sanchirico '21, a finance major. "I learned a lot about myself from the feedback I received, and now I know how I can improve my skills."
Having the chance to participate in a structured mock interview is an important aspect of every student’s educational experience, said Dina Wulinsky, associate director of career development.
"I learned a lot about myself from the feedback I received, and now I know how I can improve my skills."Kate Sanchirico '21
"We look forward to these mock interviews every semester because we always have such a diverse population of students, as they’re not all communication majors," said Wulinsky. "It gives students an opportunity to practice their professional communication skills in a low-pressure environment."
The Career Development Center designed 15-minute sessions, which included 10 minutes of interview time and 5 minutes for feedback. The interviews are conducted by volunteers, mostly University staff members.
"This was my first time participating in the mock interviews, and I loved meeting more of our students and assisting them with feedback," said Greg Overend, executive director of the Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation. "Their answers to questions, energy, and excitement were awesome. I highly recommend assisting with this important initiative."
The Career Development also utilizes Big Interview, an online service for job interview preparation. All students are encouraged to use this service, which can be accessed through myCharger.
University News
New University-wide council will advance strategic partnerships, immersive student opportunities, and innovative research, supporting the University’s strategic plan the development of its pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology.
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Entrepreneur David Sussman, Pompea College of Business Advisory Board Member and chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, is collaborating with University of New Haven students, faculty, and staff to create a program and app that helps Chargers support each other to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. It’s called Uccountability.
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Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will serve on the Board of Directors and as America’s Chief Manufacturing Officer for the newly launched American Manufacturing Futures Institute.