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
An annual community festival that celebrates the close bond between the University of New Haven and the West Haven community, WestFest is an event that many students look forward to each year. For Keyri Ambrocio '21, one of the students helping to organize the event, it is an opportunity to learn, to have fun, and to see her hard work benefit the community.
August 26, 2019
As a member of the University of New Haven Mayor's Advisory Commission, I have had the great pleasure to help organize WestFest 2019 in collaboration with Dr. Chris Haynes, the commission's adviser, and other students. WestFest is an annual community festival that will be held this year on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the West Haven Green. It will feature a variety of food trucks, live music, inflatables, a dunk tank, a pie-eating contest, craft booths, and more.
Organizing this event has been very fulfilling because I know that not only are we helping to strengthen the goodwill between the University and West Haven, we are also raising money to help feed West Haven families. Proceeds from WestFest will go to W.H.E.A.T., the West Haven Emergency Assistance Taskforce. Last year, WestFest raised more than $4,000 for W.H.E.A.T.
Serving as marketing director and as a member of the business outreach team for WestFest has made me aware of how much time and effort goes into planning an event of this magnitude. I learned how to design and execute a marketing and promotion plan. I especially enjoyed learning how to create and implement a social media strategy.
While such a project may not seem typical for an international development and diplomacy major, I have seen firsthand how important it can be. Social media is a large part of how we communicate in today's society. It is a crucial part of international marketing campaigns, and it is how elected officials communicate with their constituents.
"Not only are we helping to strengthen the goodwill between the University and West Haven, we are also raising money to help feed West Haven families."Keyri Ambrocio '21
Helping to plan this event has broadened my skillset in terms of critical thinking, strategy, planning, and customer service. Being able to think of different strategies to promote the event effectively, executing these strategies, and working with my fellow classmates and Dr. Haynes has been an incredible learning experience for me, and I am grateful to have been a part of it.
Opportunities to plan events such as WestFest enable students to gain valuable skills and experiences that will serve us in our future careers. With every passing day, my anticipation and excitement builds.
I look forward to September 7, when WestFest 2019 kicks off, and we will finally see the outcome of our hard work. I hope to see you there.
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.