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
Despite the challenge of learning and working virtually this semester, I dedicated myself to persevering in my courses, at my internship, and as one of the creators of a new student organization at the University.
December 4, 2020
Despite my second year of college being anything but typical, I have learned a lot about perseverance and how this skill will serve me well in my future career in the business field. Due to COVID-19, three of my four classes were virtual this fall. This was a major adjustment for me and one that, candidly, I struggled with.
I pride myself on being a highly motivated and ambitious student, and I am enrolled in a dual degree program in the Pompea College of Business. Still, the COVID-19 restrictions left me feeling drained and burned out. While it is nice to be able to be “in class” anywhere, I long for the normalcy of attending class in person. With that said, I am still very grateful to live and be on campus.
Along with my full course load, I have also started interning at Elena’s Light as a program development intern. While my entire experience at the nonprofit has been virtual, I am still able to contribute heavily to the organization. Through my internship, I create and work on an ESL curriculum and cultivate the connections between tutors and students. In fact, I am an ESL tutor myself. Twice a week, I tutor an Afghani refugee to help her improve her English. On a daily basis, I work for about an hour a day and have a weekly meeting with the other staff members.
Tackling the world virtually has certainly made an impact on my life, and I have been able to reflect on how it has affected me and my lifestyle. Being able to persevere this semester is something I am very proud of and it has allowed me look into the future.
For several months, I have worked with the other executive board members to create a Women in Business Club for the University of New Haven. We facilitated the process necessary to become a registered student organization on campus. I am very fortunate to be a part of the club’s conception, and I am extremely excited for what the future holds for the club.
As I seek a summer internship, begin planning events for our new club, work for Elena’s Light, and finish my courses this semester, I always keep one word in the forefront of my mind: persevere.
Olivia Jimenez ’23 is an international business management major at the University of New Haven.
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.