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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A recent virtual discussion brought together dozens of University of New Haven faculty and staff members to discuss how to best support students and approaches to continuing to foster an engaging and inclusive environment.
November 18, 2020
Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Ed.D., says it is her paramount priority to create a supportive environment for all students at the University of New Haven. She acknowledges that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and she wants to continue to foster meaningful discussions while helping faculty and staff to best support students and each other.
With instances of civil unrest and social injustice on the rise, and election season having raised the level of rhetoric across the political spectrum, Dr. Rowe-Allen, who joined the University community over the summer as dean of students and chief student affairs officer, wanted to bring the community together to talk, share their feelings, and listen to one another.
“It is important to have a conversation without blame,” she said. “We strive to create a safe environment where everyone can speak openly. Mistakes are part of success, and this is a learning process for all of us.”
Titled “Supporting Students During Times of Civil Unrest,” the conversation, held via Zoom, brought together dozens of members of the University community. Hosted by the Dean of Students Office and the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, faculty and staff discussed how to best support students while continuing to create an environment that enables everyone to feel respected and valued.
“We need to start from a place of caring.” Lorenzo Boyd, Ph.D.
“A lot of people are hurting, and a lot of people are going through vicarious trauma,” said Lorenzo Boyd, Ph.D., vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University. “We need to start from a place of caring.”
The University has taken a variety of steps to provide support to students, such as “Re-Charge Days,” on which no classes were held and students were encouraged to focus on self-care, as well as open conversations that have been led by offices and departments across the University.
As part of the forum organized by Dr. Rowe-Allen, faculty and staff discussed how to best respond to students’ needs – both as a University and as individuals.
“Some students just want to listen, and that’s okay,” said Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, assistant provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion and a health sciences professor. “Other students are very eager to share their concerns. Students process and react to things very differently.”
Faculty and staff members shared their own experiences, exchanged ideas, and offered support for each other. They acknowledged the importance of these conversations, as well as the significance of continuing the discussion.
“I’m very glad we had such a high turnout,” said Zanaiya Leon, coordinator for leadership, diversity, and inclusion for the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion. “There are many staff members who benefit from these conversations, as well as students.”
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.
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.