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
Speaking to more than a dozen small business owners, Subroto Roy said that social media gives small businesses unique opportunities to target and connect with customers.
January 29, 2019
Word of mouth has long been a preferred way for business owners to reach customers, and in today’s digital age, much of that takes place on social media, so says University of New Haven marketing professor Subroto Roy.
"Making the customer happy is especially important on social media," Roy told the New Haven Register. "A dissatisfied customer can hurt the ability of a small business to attract future customers. When a customer criticizes your business or product on a Facebook page, it is important for the business owner to respond in a measured manner."
Roy, a marketing professor and University research scholar, urges business owners to admit to failures and fix them, instead of remaining silent. He said that responding to customers’ questions or concerns online can "humanize" business owners and have a positive impact on their image.
"It’s really important to stand behind what you do, to take pride in what you do."Subroto Roy, Ph.D.
Speaking recently at a "Lunch and Learn" session at the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Roy advised self-assessment before developing a social media presence. He said that business owners must identify their core customers, rather than expecting everyone to buy their product.
"It’s really important to stand behind what you do, to take pride in what you do," said Roy. "Who are you and what are you willing to do?"
An expert on digital and database marketing and supply chains, Roy’s consulting firm, StratoServe, helps businesses and nonprofits use technology to grow. His research also focuses on web analytics, including Google.
"Search results can be different, depending on whether someone is at home, work, or another location," said Roy. "Understanding how Google thinks will go a long way in improving the web presence and impact of a business."
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.