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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An interdisciplinary panel of experts came together on March 9 to answer questions about COVID-19 and discuss how members of the University community can protect themselves and others from the virus.
March 26, 2020
Dikshya Neupane ’21 MHA was in the audience for a panel discussion on March 9 that addressed growing concerns about the coronavirus. A native of Nepal, Neupane wanted to learn as much as she could about COVID-19.
“The panelists provided good information to the University community,” she said. “It was an important reminder to students to be self-aware – of both our actions and of what we can do to keep ourselves and others safe.”
Moderated by Summer McGee, Ph.D., dean of the University’s School of Health Sciences, the panel took place just hours before the University announced it was, in response to the coronavirus global pandemic, cancelling in-person classes and instituting remote learning across the University. Since then, the University has extended remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester.
Titled “Perspectives on COVID-19: Science, Safety, and Society,” the talk brought together experts in several fields, including virology, bioethics, and emergency preparedness. Endeavoring to educate the campus community, they discussed monitoring the virus, the development of a potential vaccine, and the impact the virus has had on society.
"Take steps to protect yourself and others, but do not panic." Dikshya Neupane '21
Jess Holzer, Ph.D., an assistant professor of health administration and policy, discussed some of the policy-focused issues the virus has raised, including the distribution of resources such as sanitizer and masks. She also discussed the financial impact the virus is having.
“As we ask people to self-quarantine, it may sound reasonable – until you consider that you may be asking someone to forgo this month’s rent money or their kid’s daycare money if they are missing work,” she said. “We have to ask, as a society, what are we going to do for these people?”
The panel included Anna Kloc, Ph.D., an assistant professor and expert on viruses; Carleta Maurice, M.S., M.T., director of the University’s Medical Laboratory Science Program; and Karl Minges, Ph.D., MPH, chair of the University’s Health Administration and Policy Department. They offered advice, including how students can protect themselves and those around them.
Terry Cooper ’21 MPH, an emergency response coordinator in the city of New Haven’s Office of Emergency Preparedness who also spoke as part of the panel, discussed the response to the virus and offered tips to students.
“Think about the objects you touch every day,” he said. “Objects such as door handles, cell phones, pens, and credit cards are typically touched by other people. Bring your own pen. Be aware, but remember that paranoia and fear will only make this worse.”
Students, faculty, and staff members were encouraged to wash their hands often. For Neupane, the message that resonated the most was another recommendation that experts made throughout the discussion.
“Take steps to protect yourself and others, but do not panic,” she said.
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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.