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
Ketsia Kimpioka ’19, the winner of season two of "Pitch Perfect," a University-produced online show modeled after the hit reality show "Shark Tank," proposed a greener alternative to plastic bottles.
May 9, 2019
Ketsia Kimpioka ’19, a business management major, was competing in Charger Startup Weekend when she first heard about "Pitch Perfect," the University’s version of the hit TV show "Shark Tank." She figured it would be another way to get the business idea she is developing in front of more people.
She accomplished that – and then some, winning the second season of "Pitch Perfect," earning a $500 cash prize to invest in her idea and the opportunity to work with a company that will help her jump start her business.
"I’m from Africa, and people are getting sick from the pollution. I’m trying to come up with solutions to problems that, I hope, will help the world."Ketsia Kimpioka ’19
Pitching "All Ways Green," Kimpioka presented an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bottles – a bottle with a seed-paper based exterior and an algae-based lining. She pitched to three judges, including Michael Maguire, chair of the University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and the show’s creator.
"’Pitch Perfect’ was a great experience because I learned so much from the feedback that I received from the judges," said Kimpioka, who also recently won the Alvine New Venture Pitch Competition. "I’m from Africa, and people are getting sick from the pollution. I’m trying to come up with solutions to problems that, I hope, will help the world."
Filmed in the University’s television studio, "Pitch Perfect" airs on YouTube. During the season, the starting group of eight students was reduced to two finalists. Beyond the prize money, the ultimate goal is for participants to learn how to develop their business ideas.
"It’s like ‘Shark Tank,’ but in a much more supportive environment," said Maguire. "It’s not live television – it’s very safe. If students get stuck, they can start over. Everyone will get through it and have a good pitch."
"All participants are winners because they had the courage to come and pitch their ideas."Ketsia Kimpioka ’19
While Maguire, the former CEP of Structural Graphics, a marketing services firm, hosts the show, it is completely student-run. The production crew – including the directors and the floor manager – is made up of students. A producer recruits the judges, which include faculty members, as well as the show’s competitors. Students also operate the show’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
The crew is now preparing for season three, which will take place this fall, and Kimpioka hopes that students will take advantage of the opportunity to perfect their pitches by contacting the show’s producer at onthespotap@gmail.com.
"There are no losers," Kimpioka said. "All participants are winners because they had the courage to come and pitch their ideas."
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.