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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Kica Matos, who is passionate about protecting immigrant rights, democracy, and social justice, delivered a campus-wide lecture as part of the Bartels Lecture Series, the University’s longest running guest speaker series, and she encouraged students to be active and engaged citizens.
November 14, 2019
Laura Nolterieke ’20, a criminal justice major, is interested in how the law influences communities and its citizens. That’s why she was looking forward to meeting Kica Matos, director of the Center for Immigration and Justice at the Vera Institute of Justice, and hearing her talk about her work as a social justice advocate.
"I was very excited for this opportunity, and I’m grateful I got to talk with someone who has worked in the field of law and made such an important impact," said Nolterieke.
Matos has, for nearly 20 years, lived in a neighborhood in New Haven that is largely made up of immigrants. She was a leader in the effort to create the nation’s first identification card for all New Haven city residents, regardless of their immigration status. She is also active in the work of the Fair Immigration Reform Movement, the nation’s largest network of immigrant rights organizations.
Matos, who served as the director of immigration rights and racial justice at the Center for Community Change in Washington, D.C. before joining the Vera Institute earlier this year, was moved by the efforts of engaged citizens. She is also inspired by the impact that movements and the actions of individuals have had throughout history.
As an example, Matos discussed the impact that civil rights activists, the Freedom Riders, had on integration, showing a short video about civil rights activist and leader Diane Nash.
"Historically, social justice movements have made the impossible possible," she said. "They have been credited with fixing injustices associated with oppression. It’s the voices of the people coming together that have prevailed, and they’ve made our nation more diverse and tolerant."
"The role of students and young people is absolutely critical."Kica Matos
Matos spoke on campus as part of the Bartels Lecture Series, the University’s longest-running guest speaker series. Established in 1989 through the support of devoted University benefactors Henry Bartels ’91 Hon. and Nancy Bartels ’11 Hon., the lecture series brings national and international leaders in business and public service to the University to interact with students.
Matos, who has worked with JUNTA for Progressive Action and served as deputy mayor and administrator of community services for the city of New Haven, has also worked as a federal defender for death-sentenced inmates and with the NAACP’s Legal Defense and Education fund and with Amnesty International on death penalty and criminal justice issues. Her experiences continue to inspire her social justice advocacy.
"I encourage you to be a part of something that’s bigger than you, something that matters," she said. "Commit yourself to changing the country for the better. The role of students and young people is absolutely critical."
After ending her lecture with a brief video that highlighted several impactful social justice movements, including women’s suffrage, civil rights, and marriage equality, Matos received a standing ovation. Her message inspired students, including Christina Genovese ’20.
"It was great for students to hear that we should not be afraid to fight for social justice," said Genovese, an English major. "As students, we have the power to fight, and to make a difference."
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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.
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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.