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
Several University of New Haven students shared their experiences, insights, and concerns with the State of Connecticut’s Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force, which will use their testimony when making recommendations to state legislators.
December 8, 2020
Jennifer Vozzo ’21 believes ensuring that all people’s voices are heard is critical to enhancing the criminal justice system. As the cousin of a member of the New York Police Department and as a behavioral therapist who works with children who can’t always articulate their concerns, she felt it was especially important to take advantage of a recent opportunity to share her own perspective.
That’s why when she first learned that the University of New Haven and the State of Connecticut’s Police Transparency and Accountability Task Force (PTATF) would be hosting a listening session for young adults, she was immediately interested. She wanted to hear what her peers had to say, and she wanted to share her own testimony. Working with several faculty members who were participating in the event, she reviewed police accountability legislation and prepared her remarks.
“I wanted to be involved with this personally because I realized this will affect my future and I wanted to share my thoughts and opinions,” said Vozzo, a criminal justice major. “I wanted to emphasize that I was in agreement with the section of the police accountability bill that highlights establishing a committee of citizens from the community. This would allow all individuals to be heard and allow them to voice any concerns or questions they may have regarding this new bill and any future legislature that is passed.”
Vozzo was one several students, including members of the University’s Forensic Science Club and NAACP chapter, who shared written or spoken testimony during the listening session, which was held via Zoom. It was one of four sessions that PTATF held last month, in addition to sessions earlier in the fall, to help ensure that its recommendations represent all voices in the state. The task force makes recommendations to the Connecticut General Assembly and to Governor Ned Lamont.
The University held two workshops for students to develop or practice their testimony. They received support throughout the process from several faculty members, including Danielle Cooper, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice and director of research for the University’s Tow Youth Justice Institute.
“Through this event I hope we can continue to encourage our students to use their voices for the betterment of society,” she said. “Each of them must challenge themselves to consider what role they will have in social action and in maximizing opportunities for justice. I hope students have learned that their voices matter beyond Election Day and that they matter on important policies and legislations still being decided at the local and state levels.”
Paul Klee, a candidate in the University’s doctorate program in criminal justice who was also among the speakers, was eager to share his thoughts on police transparency and accountability. His goal was to express solidarity for good police officers and support for those who have experienced unwarranted force or police misconduct.
Advocating for cooperation and better police/community relations, Klee believes the work of building a stronger relationship between the police and the community must be guided by evidence-based practices and research. He was glad for the opportunity to speak and for the feedback he received.
“As an academic, I find that it is easy to compartmentalize and covet ideas and research,” said Klee, a Tow Youth Justice Institute doctoral research fellow. “The opportunity to testify gave me a great sense of relief and solace. I was able to speak my mind and share some of my research interests and thoughts. Participating in the listening session gave me hope that my words will be transformed into action.”
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.