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 Danielle Desjardins ’17 M.A., coordinator for Transfer and Veteran Success and the University Veterans Representative, whose love of gardening is in her blood – and in her last name.
July 22, 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 Danielle Desjardins ’17 M.A., coordinator for Transfer and Veteran Success and University Veterans Representative, who is hard at work on her doctoral dissertation this summer.
Renee Chmiel: What is something you enjoy doing during the summer?
Danielle Desjardins: Working in my garden. My last name means “of the garden” in French, so having a green thumb is in my blood. I typically grow cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, and peppers. Also, getting to spend time outside is always ideal!
RC: What is your favorite thing to cook?
DD: I love, love, love to cook. Some of my favorite things to cook range from gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches to stuffed chicken breast and roasted veggies. I’ve never been a person to follow a recipe, so I just trust my gut and go with what makes sense. Most recently, I invested in an air fryer and, wow, what a difference that makes!
RC: What was the best vacation you ever took?
DD: My best vacation was spent in Cuba as a graduation gift (to myself) after I finished my master’s degree at the University in 2017. While it was a cruise, and we were only there for a few days, Cuba was awesome! Nothing was modern, the buildings were so colorful, and the food was absolutely unreal. If you have the chance, to go, go! Explore the culture, eat the food, listen to the stories of the country, and really immerse yourself in the experience.
RC: Does your family have a history of military service?
DD: I never served in the military, but I came from a family that did. My grandfather served in the Army during WWII, and my uncle served in the Navy for more than 25 years. I grew up in a household that very much respected military service and service to our country. When I was in high school, I remember telling my mom that I “wanted to join the Army like grampa,” but mom had other plans for me.
Working with our student vets now is kind of my way of serving without actually putting on the uniform. I adore them and value everything that they bring to our community. I am grateful for all that they have taught me. There is never a dull moment in my office or in the Veterans Center, and I am really proud of the family we have created.
RC: How have you been staying busy during the quarantine?
DD: I wish I could say that I spent this quarantine time doing something fun, but I am also a doctoral student so this time has been spent doing homework and research for my dissertation. However, to stay active, I have delved really deep into yoga practice, and I can easily say that practicing yoga is the only thing that has kept me from going crazy being home.
RC: What is your favorite type of ice cream?
DD: Ben & Jerry’s Salted Caramel Core is, hands down, my favorite. Throw it in a waffle cone, and you have the most incredible snack (or meal).
RC: What’s on your summer reading list?
CL: Essential Statistics for Behavioral Science Research; I’m taking a stats class for my program and needless to say, it is taking up a lot of my free time.
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.