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
Meet Caitlin Locke, senior associate director of undergraduate admissions at the University of New Haven, a proud homeowner and dog owner who is looking forward to returning to her Saturday morning tag sale routine after the quarantine restrictions are lifted.
June 24, 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 Caitlin Locke, senior associate director of undergraduate admissions at the University of New Haven.
Renee Chmiel: What do you like to listen to?
Caitlin Locke: I love audiobooks. I have enjoyed a number of titles from Reese Witherspoon’s book club. Normally, I listen to them during my commute to campus, but since my time in the car is minimal now, I have started listening while I’m gardening, cooking, or folding laundry. I also recently discovered how to borrow audiobooks through my town library – a major win!
RC: What is your favorite outdoor activity?
CL: Even in the cold winter months, I enjoy walking on the beach. I hunt for sea glass while I’m there. I grew up on the Jersey Shore, so spending time at the beach year-round has always been a staple for me. Check any of my jacket pockets and you’re likely to find a few pieces of sea glass from a recent stroll at the beach.
RC: What’s the most memorable thing you’ve ever eaten?
CL: I’m not the most adventurous eater – I’m the one who orders the sweet potato roll at sushi restaurants. So, hands-down, the strangest and most memorable thing I have eaten is a Trader Joe’s peanut butter and banana dog biscuit. There are several of us in the undergraduate admissions office who are big fans of Trader Joe’s, and we’re always buzzing about our latest finds. Somehow, a conversation about those delicious-smelling dog biscuits turned into a group taste test. The results were unanimous – the aroma is a lot better than the taste!
RC: How have you been staying busy during the quarantine?
CL: My husband, Chris, and I have been spending much of our free time outside in the yard. We’ve done so much yardwork and gardening. Although we’ve been doing a lot of weeding and mulching, the biggest highlight is our vegetable garden. This is our first one, and I may have gone overboard with the tomato plants. We have a lot of local critters that might like to stop by for a snack.
RC: Have you ever performed on stage?
CL: I can’t recall ever being in a play or musical, but I have great memories of annual dance recitals – and the boxes of sparkly costumes. I started dance lessons when I was three years old, and I continued well into high school. I loved learning new skills, memorizing the routines, and having a community to be a part of after school.
RC: When life goes back to “normal” after the pandemic, what are you most looking forward to doing?
CL: This time of the year is usually one of my favorites for tag and estate sales. While I have always loved finding a good bargain, I really enjoy stumbling upon fun, unique pieces of furniture, art, or interesting antiques. When life goes back to normal, I’ll be reading the classifieds for upcoming sales, plotting a route, and prioritizing a stop for good coffee early on. I used to have to bribe my husband with a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich to join me, but now he’s totally on board. He is missing our fun Saturday mornings, like I am!
RC: What is one thing you are passionate about?
CL: We purchased our first home in the spring of 2018, and we have been diligently plugging away at house projects ever since. While the house was not exactly what we had in mind when we started our search, we tried to see past the wild paint colors and jungle-like landscaping. We’re no Chip and Joanna Gaines, but we have put in a lot of effort and are proud of what we’ve done so far. We’ve quickly learned that the work is never done when you’re a homeowner, but it’s all worth it because we were able to rescue our dog, Kona! She came from Tennessee, and she is a lab mix. It was love at first sight.
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.