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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David Schroeder, Ph.D., acting dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, received the Centenary Medal from the Polish National Police, and one of his students – who hails from Poland – called the celebration a "one-of-a-kind experience."
November 11, 2019
Patryk Jaroszkiewicz ’15, ’20 M.S., was spending the summer in his native Poland when he learned that David Schroeder, Ph.D., acting dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, would be awarded a Centenary Medal by the Polish National Police (PNP). He credits the relationship between the University and the PNP with enabling him to attend the prestigious ceremony.
"Dean Schroeder has been one of my mentors since I began my undergraduate career at the University, and being able to see him receive the medal at the Royal Castle in Warsaw was truly a one-of-a-kind experience," said Jaroszkiewicz, a candidate in the University’s graduate program in criminal justice. "It is also worth noting that from the distinguished group of individuals who were honored, besides the ambassador of Georgia, Dean Schroeder was the only non-Polish recipient of the Centenary Medal."
The PNP presented 100 Centenary Medals in honor of their 100th anniversary celebration, and Dr. Schroeder was one of fewer than a dozen recipients to receive the medal in the Grand Salon of the Royal Castle in Warsaw. He received the award in "recognition of achievements in popularizing police traditions and accomplishments."
"What I enjoyed most was witnessing my mentor being awarded such a prestigious distinction in my homeland, at one of the most historical places in the country."Patryk Jaroszkiewicz ’15, ’20 M.S.
"The medal represents the training exchange we have had with the Polish National Police for more than a decade, which culminates each year with a two-week summer study-abroad trip to Poland," said Dr. Schroeder. "In exchange, the Lee College has the honor of hosting delegations of the highest level of leadership from the Polish National Police, including the Commander-in-Chief (Gen. Dr. Jaroslaw Szymczyk), all of the Deputy Commanders in Chief, and many Generals and Regional Chiefs. These trainings, conducted here in Connecticut, focus on leadership, management, and cross-cultural differences in police training and evaluation."
A delegation from the New York Police Department attended the 100th anniversary celebration, as well as law enforcement officials from several other countries, including Georgia, Lithuania, and Ukraine. The festivities included a soccer match between the NYPD and PNP teams as well as a parade.
"During the Polish National Service Parade that followed the Medal Ceremony, Inspector General Dr. Jaroslaw Szymczyk acknowledged in his official address, which was televised on Polish National Television, his appreciation for the ‘representatives of the University of New Haven,’" said Dr. Schroeder.
Mario Gaboury, Ph.D., interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, and the late Richard Ward, Ph.D., who previously served as dean of the Lee College, have also been recognized by the PNP for their work with the training exchange.
Being a part of the celebration was especially meaningful for Jaroszkiewicz, who plans to pursue a doctorate in criminal justice at the University.
"The atmosphere of the event was exceptionally uplifting and inspirational," he said. "Since I am very much connected with Poland and I always have it in my heart, what I enjoyed most was witnessing my mentor being awarded such a prestigious distinction in my homeland, at one of the most historical places in the country."
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.
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.