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
As a student, Ben Hammel ’18 says he gained valuable experience producing, directing, and editing, which he says prepared him for work on the upcoming Warner Bros. film "The Many Saints of Newark."
January 27, 2020
Ben Hammel ’18, who has experience working on a wide range of video projects, has taken his talent to the big screen.
Hammel was a member of the set decoration team that worked on the upcoming feature film The Many Saints of Newark, a crime drama written as a prequel to the critically acclaimed HBO series The Sopranos. Starring Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, and Jon Bernthal, The Many Saints of Newark is set to be released this fall.
"My professors had truly diverse backgrounds, and they gave me a wide variety of opportunities and unique, hands-on experiences."Ben Hammel ’18
"It was a great experience," said Hammel, who worked on the film with Tim Metzger ’85, the art department lead.
A communication major who minored in sport management, Hammel says that he began networking early in his time as a student, which enabled him to make valuable connections.
"The most beneficial part of my time as a student was the experience I gained," Hammel said. "My professors had truly diverse backgrounds, and they gave me a wide variety of opportunities and unique, hands-on experiences."
While producing the first season of the University’s business competition show "On the Spot," Hammel learned how to create a show from concept to completion. As an intern, he worked with Hostage Films and Chatty Cat Productions, alongside renowned director Ruben Latre. He also gained experience working on a variety of productions, including commercials, a music video, and the feature film "Following 5 But Proceeding 7."
"This was extremely beneficial, since it gave me my first real insight to what it is like to be on a professional set," Hammel said. "I had the unique opportunity to be part of the production – I was not just a typical production assistant."
Hammel’s work earned acclaim even before he graduated. His public service announcement addressing suicide prevention won a Student Emmy award, and he collaborated with other University students on the short film "Men’s Room," which also won a Student Emmy award and was recognized at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in France.
After graduating, Hammel worked as an in-house video editing specialist for American Cruise Lines, overseeing all stages of the company’s video content, including promotional and internal corporate videos.
"The University of New Haven prepared me for each position I have had after I graduated," said Hammel, who also does freelance video work for small businesses, artists, and nonprofit organizations in New York City. "I gained a firm grasp of the many different sides of the industry, and I feel confident and prepared for any position I may hold."
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.