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
Get to know Jill Banatoski, M.D., campus health director, whose favorite part of her work is getting to know the students at the University.
December 16, 2020
The lifeblood of the University of New Haven are the faculty and staff members who dedicate their lives to helping our students reach their goals. Periodically, we’ll introduce you to a member of the staff so you can learn more about him or her – beyond their day to day work.
Next up is Jill Banatoski, M.D., our new Campus Health Director, who has enjoyed spending time outside hiking, kayaking, and cycling with her family during the pandemic. Among her duties, she and her team are responsible for coordinating the care for students who have tested positive or have been exposed to COVID-19.
Renee Chmiel: Do you celebrate any winter holidays?
Jill Banatoski: My family celebrates Christmas, and we usually attend church on Christmas Eve. We then enjoy a day with family on Christmas Day. This year, of course, will be different because of the pandemic, but I am looking forward to enjoying time with my husband and children.
When I was a child, we celebrated Boxing Day with close family friends from England. My husband and I have adopted that tradition, and we normally have a party for family and friends on the Saturday after Christmas, complete with holiday crackers and paper crowns.
RC: What was something new you tried this past year?
JB: This past year I started exploring new ways of exercising. I started cycling with my son and I went kayaking with my family for the first time in years.
RC: This past year was certainly challenging, but what was something good that happened to you?
JB: The highlight of the year was a trip I took in August to Wells, Maine, with my family. We rented a house so we could cook all of our meals. We played board games, kayaked, hiked, walked on the beach, and laughed together. It was a nice break from the reality of the pandemic.
RC: What is your favorite thing to do during the winter?
JB: My favorite weekend activity in the winter, pre-pandemic, has been to attend my son's swim meets and my daughter's choral concerts. While I enjoy the beauty of a snowy day, a trip to warm weather on the west coast of Florida is definitely appreciated!
RC: What about the coming year are you most looking forward to?
JB: I am looking forward to the end of the pandemic. I hope that vaccine distribution goes smoothly and is universally accepted. I also hope the lives of college students, like my daughter and the students at the University of New Haven, are able to return to a college experience that is what they envisioned. I am also looking forward to my son's graduation from high school.
RC: What is your favorite part about working at the University of New Haven?
JB: My favorite part about working at the University of New Haven is the students. On one of my first days on campus, I met the young women on the University’s dance team as they practiced their routine. I was so impressed with their talent and their dedication, as they were practicing outside in the dark. I have enjoyed getting to know the students at Health Services, and I look forward to continuing to work together with my fellow staff members to be a resource for them.
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.