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
A recent virtual panel discussion brought together members of the University of New Haven’s Pompea College of Business community to discuss how the pandemic has changed the workforce and how it is expected to continue to impact how and where people work.
December 8, 2020
For Emily Watkins ’24, keeping up with current trends and changes in the workplace is crucial. Because of the impact the coronavirus global pandemic has had on her own life, she was interested in learning more about how it is impacting the career opportunities she will have.
That’s why she attended a recent virtual panel discussion, titled, “How to Adapt and Stay Relevant in the Post-COVID Workforce.” She learned more about how career – and internship – opportunities have changed and may continue to do so.
“Events such as these are important opportunities for students because not only do they give us a chance to network in a world that is now largely online, but we also learn more about what is currently going on in our fields,” said Watkins, a finance major. “COVID-19 has changed many career paths. It is important to stay informed on the direction that your career is heading, especially after such a disruptive event.”
Watkins was one of many current and prospective students as well as alumni who joined the panel discussion, held via Zoom. The discussion was organized by the dean’s accounting task force, chaired by Board of Governors member Anthony Scillia ’79, which sponsors a similar in-person event each fall.
Candice Deal, Ph.D., assistant dean of the University’s Pompea College of Business, moderated the discussion. She wanted students to learn about the impact the pandemic has had on the business world, especially on the workforce.
“COVID has impacted the world in so many ways, and the social culture has shifted,” she said. “We have entered what a lot of people see as the new normal. Businesses are trying to use these changes to their advantage, and some of these changes may be here to stay.”
The panel, which included University of New Haven alumni, shared their own work experiences during the pandemic. Joseph Catapano ’89, vice president and chief accounting officer at Pitney Bowes, has been working from home since March, and he isn’t planning to return to the office until next summer, at the earliest.
“Maybe we underestimate what the art of the possible really is,” he said. “I don’t think anyone thought it would be possible to have 100 percent of office work done remotely.”
Panelists discussed how they adapted during the pandemic, how they balanced work and family while working from home, and how they preserved their mental health.
For Anika Saboo ’21 MBA, one of the most impactful and interesting moments of the discussion was learning about one of the benefits of working remotely – that it enabled one panelist to now see her clients on video calls, whereas she had previously only heard them over the phone.
“This event was very relevant because all the panelists talked about adaptability in such unprecedented times, which is very much needed,” she said. “Understanding the virtual world is the need of the hour. I would recommend everyone attend all such events – especially now that they are available through Zoom.”
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.