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
For Carolyn Olortegui '20, participating in a summer internship in the Office of Shawn Wooden enabled her to make important connections while exploring her interests in education policy and minority rights advocacy.
September 25, 2019
Working as a policy intern in the Office of Shawn Wooden, the Connecticut State Treasurer, in Hartford was an amazing experience that allowed me to dive into the policy arena, helping me to clarify my career plans. During my time there, I worked directly under Deputy Treasurer Linda Savitsky, while also working with the policy unit, human resources, and communications.
During my internship, I conducted policy research on corporate citizenship and financial literacy initiatives, created a database that organizes the Boards and Commissions the Treasurer sits on, and developed and administered a survey for the human resources office. I also organized the communications department's press list and attended a number of high-level meetings.
"This experience gave me a deeper understanding of how monetary decisions are made within the state."Carolyn Olortegui '20
These experiences not only enabled me to further develop my organizational, critical thinking, writing, and research skills, they gave me the opportunity to network with people in both the public and private sectors.
This experience gave me a deeper understanding of how monetary decisions are made within the state. I was given the opportunity to attend meetings of the Investment Advisory Council, the Governor's Council on Women and Girls, and the Municipal Accountability Review Board, as well as a Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority forum.
I met with people from different departments and agencies – including directors and board members. This experience allowed me to meet people who I never would have encountered otherwise and enabled me to understand the inner workings of state government.
Moving forward, I am confident that the connections I have made will create even more opportunities for me. As a political science major with a minor in behavioral economics, this internship was the perfect experience, as it allowed me to gain further insight into my interests in education policy and advocacy for minority rights. While at the Office of the Treasurer, I learned about and connected with a number of different agencies and nonprofits that focus on those issues.
I would like to thank Juan Hernandez, director of the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of New Haven, for encouraging me to apply for this internship. It has only fueled my desire to work in government, and it has opened my eyes to the different avenues available.
I was able to apply what I have learned in the classroom to a state office setting, enabling me to see just how well the University of New Haven has prepared me to work in my chosen field.
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.