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.
The Charger Blog
As part of the Bartels Lecture Series, Robert Dilenschneider '12 Hon., a recognized expert in the public relations field, discussed successful decision-making, encouraging students to make choices that leave the world a better place.
May 3, 2019
After designing the poster promoting the University’s spring 2019 Bartels Lecture Series, Hannah Kusick ’20, a graphic design major, was in the audience as Robert Dilenschneider '12 Hon., a best-selling author and leading public relations executive, discussed his career and examined the topic of decision-making.
"Mr. Dilenschneider encouraged us to do what we think is important," said Kusick. "I have a passion for art, and I can translate that into my career."
Dilenschneider, known as the "Dean of American Public Relations Executives," launched The Dilenschneider Group nearly 30 years ago to provide strategic counsel to Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and prominent individuals around the world. The firm provides expertise in a wide array of fields, including government affairs, international media, and marketing. He is also a widely published writer who is the author of 14 books.
He visited campus to share his experience and expertise as part of the University’s longest-running guest speaker series. This year, the University celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Bartels Lecture Series.
Discussing some of the themes he explores in his forthcoming book, "Decisions," Dilenschneider encouraged students to use their talents to do what is right.
"Once you have decided to take action, don’t look back," said Dilenschneider. "Like Julius Caesar, you have a Rubicon to cross. If you have some simple guidelines, it’s going to work for you."
"It was a great experience to promote a real event. This gave me a great deal of confidence."Hannah Kusick ’20
Prior to starting his firm, Dilenschneider served as president and chief executive officer of Hill and Knowlton, Inc., a leading public relations firm, where he spent 25 years. He urged students to have a support network, and to take care of those who support them.
"Mr. Dilenschneider’s talk inspired me," said T’andre Carty-Meade ’22, a business management major. "He said that we should never give up and that we should do what we feel driven to do, and that resonated with me."
After his address, Dilenschneider answered students’ questions, and he was given a framed copy of Kusick’s artwork.
"It was a great experience to promote a real event," said Kusick. "This gave me a great deal of confidence."
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.
The Charger Blog
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.
University News
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.