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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The University’s Career Closet/Campus Pantry includes professional clothing, nonperishable food, and health and wellness items that are available at no cost to students who need them, and staff members, a supermarket chain, and the local community are endeavoring to make sure it helps as many students as possible.
January 10, 2020
Ariana Lasher ’20 was all smiles as she saw the impact the University’s Career Closet/Campus Pantry was already making on her fellow students at its recent grand opening. An intern in the University’s Career Development Center, Lasher helped celebrate the unveiling of the Career Closet/Campus Pantry’s new permanent location in Ruden Street Building 19, Room 005.
"It’s great that we were able to provide an outlet on campus rather than arranging transportation to off-campus resources," said Lasher. "Some students don’t have cars, and this is convenient. They can walk here."
Students browsed donated professional clothing such as shirts, blazers, pants, and skirts available to them at no cost that they can wear to a job or internship interview.
"This is a great opportunity for students because it isn’t always easy to get business clothing," said a student who selected some new clothes at the grand opening. "I’m grateful that students like me can come here to get what they need without feeling bad."
"It warms my heart to see this help students. Seeing their reaction and the impact it has already made on them is incredible."Bella Miceli
Created through a collaboration between the University’s Career Development Center, ChargerREC, and Stop & Shop, the Career Closet/Campus Pantry also provides students with non-perishable food, as well as health and wellness items, at no cost.
"It’s important because we are helping set students up for success so they can go to class and focus without worrying," said Katie George, operations and events manager for the University’s Career Development Center. "I hope this will continue to make an impact for a long time."
"Stop & Shop is proud to help support the University of New Haven’s Career Closet/Campus Pantry," said Jennifer Brogan, director of community relations for Stop & Shop. "We applaud the University’s efforts to provide a place where students can access the essential items they need to enable them to focus on advancing their education and working toward their career goals."
The conversation around financial insecurity is a national issue, George says, and the University wants to ensure that students have access to all the resources they need to succeed. The Career Closet/Campus Pantry is accepting clothing donations such as blazers, skirts, ties, and button-down shirts. It is also in need of non-perishable food donations, as well as health and wellness items such as soap, toothbrushes, and toilet paper.
"It warms my heart to see this help students," said Bella Miceli, assistant director of fitness and wellness at ChargerREC. "Seeing their reaction and the impact it has already made on them is incredible."
The University has established the Students First Fund to support initiatives such as the Career Closet and Campus Pantry. Those who are interested in making monetary donations to this fund can click here, and select “Students First Fund” from the drop down menu. Those interesting in donating business attire, nonperishable food, or health and wellness items can email closetpantry@newhaven.edu.
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