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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Gil Fried, J.D. is one of the editors of "Esports Business Management", which has been called the “first textbook to present an all-encompassing look into the world of esports.” He hopes it becomes the go-to book for esports students and educators.
December 1, 2020
Gil Fried, J.D., has, quite literally, written the book on the business of esports, and he hopes it becomes a go-to resource for learning the business side of a field that has skyrocketed in popularity at the University of New Haven and around the world.
A recognized expert in sport management, Dr. Fried realized the potential of esports several years ago, and he has been at the forefront ever since, even teaching an esports class more than three years ago when the field was much less known. He was excited about the myriad opportunities to foster education and enthusiasm for the field, and he hopes his new book, Esports Business Management, will take those efforts to a new level.
One of the book’s three editors, Dr. Fried developed the concept of the book, building the “team” to make it a reality. The book brings together more than 40 industry professionals from around the world, including Jason Chung, B.C.L., LL.B., executive director of esport business programs at the University.
Intended for students taking an introductory esports course, the textbook covers all facets of the field, such as marketing, key stakeholders, and legal concerns. It is being called the “first textbook to present an all-encompassing look into the world of esports.”
“I wanted a text that would ensure instructors could adequately teach a topic that was so new,” said Dr. Fried, a longtime professor in the University’s Pompea College of Business and coordinator of the graduate program in sport management. “I could eloquently discuss esports facilities, risk management, stakeholders, finance, and related topics, and I brought in experts who could help me cover the other important issues.”
The book includes an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint presentations, and a 120-page web study guide with projects and assignments to aid instructors. Dr. Fried, who wrote more than a third of the book’s text, says it was written to allow for annual updates, since the field is evolving rapidly.
“This book validates my belief in where the industry is going and its potential for growth,” he said. “I like to be on the cutting edge, and this shows, I believe, my ability to identify trends and then help bring them to my discipline. The industry keeps evolving, and that is exciting for both me and for the students.”
Dr. Fried, who worked on the book during his recent sabbatical, says that of the 12 books he has written, this is the one he has completed the fastest. He and his colleagues were able to finish it in about a year.
To ensure that the text accurately reflects the industry, Dr. Fried and his “teammates” collaborated with several well-known esports organizations. The International Esports Federation, Esports Research Network, and the United States Esports Federation have all endorsed the book.
“I hope this book becomes the go-to book in the industry,” said Dr. Fried. “In order to move to the next level, esports needs professionalism, and we hope this text will help professionalize the industry and foster legitimacy for an industry that is still relatively new.”
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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.