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
The student-run coffee shop in Maxcy Hall offers beverages, snacks, and opportunities for students to apply what they are learning in the classroom.
April 17, 2019
Voniettee Jacobs-Haynes ’19 says serving as the general manager of the Hazell Nut Café has been "fun and challenging," and it has taught her how to be a leader.
In regular discussions with her fellow student employees, Jacobs-Haynes tries to engage them as much as she can, seeking their input and ideas when making decisions about the café.
"The goal is to get everyone to be creative," said Jacobs-Haynes, a hospitality and tourism management major with a concentration in hotel and resort management. "Although we have rules that student employees need to follow, we encourage them to be innovative and engaged and to think outside the box."
"Working here has helped with my customer service skills. It has also been an excellent networking opportunity, connecting me with other students in my major."Voniettee Jacobs-Haynes ’19
As she prepares to pass the reins after she graduates, Jacobs-Haynes is conducting workshops on topics such as completing purchase orders and conducting inventory, hoping to prepare the next group of leaders to take on the café’s day-to-day operations. One such student is Mary Andrle ’21, who has worked in the café since her first semester at the University.
"I enjoy interacting with customers, and working at the café has taught me how to be more of a people person," said Andrle, a hospitality and tourism management major. "Working here has helped with my customer service skills. It has also been an excellent networking opportunity, connecting me with other students in my major."
Each semester, the café offers something new, and Jacobs-Haynes wants students to be involved in designing the menu (look for quinoa soon). The café’s business model has also changed, since some of the students are now paid employees. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the students’ dedication to serving the best food and creating an enjoyable experience for customers.
"I like putting a smile on people’s faces," said Emma Bushway ’21, a hospitality and tourism management major with a concentration in food service management. "While working here, I have learned how to take charge, and I have learned how to work as part of a team."
Jacobs-Haynes, who hopes to one day open a bed and breakfast, also says that she has developed valuable skills while working at the Hazell Nut Café, and that she feels prepared for the next step in her career. After graduation, she will begin working at The Study at Yale, a hotel in downtown New Haven, where she also completed an internship.
"Working at the Hazell Nut Cafe gives students true insight," said Jacobs-Haynes. "It helped me to see that if I owned a coffee shop, this is what I would be doing on a daily basis. I love that aspect of working at the café, and I love that I get to put everything I’ve learned into action."
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.