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
Nicole Charbonneau ’21 M.S. says completing an internship with the Waterbury Police Department’s forensic division during the global coronavirus pandemic has taught her resilience, in addition to offering myriad opportunities to apply what she has learned in the classroom.
July 21, 2020
After Nicole Charbonneau ’21 M.S. earned her bachelor’s degree, she spent three years working in the emergency department of a hospital, often encountering trauma patients with injuries such as gunshot or stab wounds. She saw firsthand how a forensic team collected evidence, and she was interested in doing similar work.
After researching opportunities in forensics and reaching out to police officers she knew to learn more, she enrolled in the University’s graduate program in forensic technology. This spring, she began an internship with the Waterbury Police Department’s forensic division.
“I have been able to apply the skills and techniques I’ve learned in the classroom and see them executed in real-life scenarios,” she said. “I am a very hands-on person who likes to be involved, so seeing the processes I’ve read about makes me eager for my future when this will be my daily life.”
Her internship enables her to follow cases from start to finish, accompanying crime scene technicians and exploring topics such as ballistics, evidence processing, and computer crimes.
Although Charbonneau is grateful the global coronavirus pandemic did not stop her from competing her internship, she says it has had an impact. For example, since courts have been closed, she has not been able to witness courtroom testimony firsthand. She has, however, still been able to go out on calls and visit the State Forensic Science Laboratory.
“I was the first intern to be at a police department in the state of Connecticut,” she said. “The pandemic has taught us all how to make the best of the situation. Crimes do not stop for a global pandemic, and I view it as an advantage in that it gave me a challenge to face early on in my journey, which made me realize I can, in fact, face unforeseen challenges.”
Charbonneau’s internship has enabled her to have a wide array of opportunities, such as test firing seized firearms, inputting fingerprint cards, observing evidence packaging and processing, crime scene documentation, and report writing. She enjoys the variety, and she believes she was well prepared for her work as an intern.
“The University of New Haven has prepared me for my internship by providing me with a solid foundation of knowledge that I am confident will help me accomplish my future goals,” she said. “I have learned the necessary terminology and guidelines to follow in order to complete my delegated tasks. I am confident that, upon graduation, I will be ready to face all challenges a crime scene presents.”
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.