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
Attending the International Diplomacy Forum in Bangkok earlier this summer enabled Isabelle Lupinacci ’22 to learn about other cultures while reflecting on the impact she hopes to make in her career.
August 6, 2019
Attending the International Diplomacy Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, was one of the most influential experiences I have had both from an educational and cultural perspective. This was my first time being outside of North America, and the lessons I learned and the people I met taught me so much more about the world beyond the U.S. shores.
This experience provided me with a better understanding of how other cultures operate. The networking that I did with students from other cultures taught me how geopolitical issues can impact more than just the United States. A delegate I met from Australia gave me a fresh perspective on U.S.-China relations, primarily, how the current U.S.-China trade war could devastate the economy and livelihoods in her home country. Going forward, this will make me more aware and sensitive toward those who come from different backgrounds than me.
Networking also opened opportunities to me and illuminated potential career paths. I was moved listening to a Malaysian student who spoke with me about his previous work with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). We discussed ways that I could go about applying for an internship there and how I could tailor it to my interest in working with migrants and refugees.
Our meeting with the International Organization for Migration highlighted many ways that the ICRC is influential in their work and gave me insight into how I could work for their office one day. This trip made me aware of career paths that intersect with subjects that I am passionate about, which was invaluable.
"Above all, my most significant takeaway from this experience was learning how to articulate my ideas in a way that will give others a reason to care."Isabelle Lupinacci ’22
The message I took from the many wonderful conference speakers was that the youth are the ones paying the price for the decisions of older generations, and that young people need to find a way to be heard, to lead, or to force change.
Above all, my most significant takeaway from this experience was learning how to articulate my ideas in a way that will give others a reason to care. People often approach situations as if what they have to say is the most important, when people have other priorities on their mind. Tailoring your message to each individual person you meet and their interests will enable you to make progress.
This week was an eye-opening experience on so many levels, and I am very grateful to Carolyn Brehm, Richard Boucher, and Dr. Chris Haynes for giving me this opportunity. Its impact, no doubt, will be significant.
On behalf of Isabelle, the University would like to recognize Carolyn Brehm '96 MBA, the founder and CEO of Brehm Global Ventures, a firm that provides counsel on government relations and public policy strategies, and Richard Boucher, who served as the United States ambassador to Cyprus from 1996 to 1999, for supporting this opportunity.
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.