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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Byungik Chang, Ph.D., P.E., MBA has been recognized by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers for his commitment to his students’ success, dedication to civil engineering, and ability to inspire the field’s next leaders.
October 7, 2020
Byungik Chang, Ph.D., P.E., MBA believes, in addition to being knowledgeable, educators must be patient, compassionate, and committed. These are all qualities he strives to embody in and out of the classroom.
This dedication to his students has led to Dr. Chang being named the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers’ Educator of the Year. He also received an Achievement in Civil Engineering award from the organization.
“I was ecstatic when I saw my name on the list of award recipients,” said Dr. Chang, an associate professor of civil engineering and chair of the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. “I am very proud to be a professor at the University of New Haven.”
The CSCE praised Dr. Chang’s hard work and dedication to civil engineering, applauding his commitment to his students’ success and the growth of the University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The organization also commended his contributions to his community and the state of Connecticut, as well as his ability to inspire students to become the leaders of the future.
“Dr. Chang’s contributions to everyone and everything in his community and state has made him flourish among other scholars,” the organization wrote.
Award recipients are typically honored at a ceremony each year. Due to the coronavirus global pandemic the newest honorees will be recognized at next year’s ACE Awards dinner.
"My philosophy on teaching is to stand in my students’ shoes."Byungik Chang, Ph.D., P.E., MBA
“My philosophy on teaching is to stand in my students’ shoes,” said Dr. Chang, who serves as an editorial board member of the peer-reviewed journals Renewable Energy and Sustainability. “I always teach my students based on my own experiences. I still look at my notes, exams, and homework from when I was a student to better understand my own learning process.”
In addition to teaching four courses this semester, Dr. Chang, who earned his Ph.D. in civil engineering at Iowa State, is conducting research with two graduate students, focusing on wind turbine erection analysis and the design of concrete cut-out abutments for safety.
As an educator, Dr. Chang strives to bring his passion for engineering into the classroom and to be available to students outside of the classroom. His students have recognized his enthusiasm, accessibility, and responsiveness.
“One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is when alumni contact me after they get a job,” he said. “I want my students to have confidence that they will contribute meaningfully to society after graduating.”
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.
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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.