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 Ron Quagliani ’93, ’05 M.S., ’14 M.S., associate vice president of public safety and administrative services at the University of New Haven. He is the father of two Chargers, Chair of the West Haven City Council, and the individual responsible for closely following the forecast when winter weather is expected.
January 21, 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 Ron Quagliani ’93, ’05 M.S., ’14 M.S., associate vice president of public safety and administrative services, a West Haven Native who knows the best part of a loaf of Italian bread.
Renee Chmiel: What about the new year are you most looking forward to?
Ron Quagliani: I’m excited to continue to be a part of the many changes and growth of the University, and I look forward to celebrating our Centennial. I look forward to meeting the challenges that the new decade will bring for public safety.
I serve as the chairman of the West Haven City Council, and I look forward to continuing to represent the West Haven community.
My children, Olivia Quagliani ’19 and Ron Quagliani Jr. ’23, are continuing to take their next steps in their academic development, as Olivia is in graduate school and Ron is enjoying his first year at the University. My wife and I look forward to traveling more to our favorite destination: Aruba.
RC: Tell us about the best meal you’ve ever had. What made it so special?
RQ: My favorite meals are Sunday dinners at home with my family. Although I enjoy going out to eat, there is nothing better than sitting around the table enjoying a nice meal with my large family, fighting over who gets the "heel" of the Italian bread. My wife, Tracey, makes a mean pasta sauce.
RC: What is one item on your bucket list? Why?
RQ: I have been fortunate to do most of the things I have wanted to do in life, which for me revolves around family, work, and public service. These are all important to me. I was blessed to serve West Haven as a police officer for 25 years, serving as chief of police for five years before coming to the University.
RC: Do you have any unusual/hidden talents?
RQ: I am an average guy, but I think I am really good at dealing with crises and with difficult situations. I can also hold my own on the racquetball court and on the firing range. I belong to the "left-handers club," even though the nuns in elementary school tried hard to "correct me."
RC: Tell us about your first car.
RQ: I spent $500 on my first car, an old, used Pontiac LeMans with a hood that wouldn’t close all the way. It burned so much oil that I had to keep a case of oil at the ready in the trunk of the car. My mom’s car was much cooler, a Plymouth station wagon with push-button transmission.
RC: Which season is your favorite?
RQ: Winter, since winter means snow and ice. This means getting up at 4 a.m. to fulfill the "other duties as assigned" part of my job – delaying or canceling classes due to inclement weather.
RC: When inclement weather hits, how do you decide if/when the University will be closed?
RQ: We closely monitor the forecast and road and campus conditions. We also work closely with local authorities, as well as area colleges and our Facilities team. Our first priority is safety, and we balance that with the many academic classes and events that occur at our campuses every day and night. We typically give plenty of notice of an inclement weather delay or cancellation (before 6 a.m. on the day of a storm), but we always get those calls days in advance of a forecasted snowfall asking if classes will be delayed or cancelled!
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.