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
Inspired by their family members in Italy, Jessica Esposito ’19, ’20 M.S. and her parents were determined not to let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from celebrating her birthday. They found a creative way to celebrate and connect with their neighbors while doing their part to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
March 26, 2020
Jessica Esposito ’19, ’20 M.S. won’t soon forget her 24th birthday.
As restaurants and other establishments closed and people across the country and the world were encouraged to distance themselves from others amidst the global coronavirus pandemic, Esposito’s family found a unique way to celebrate, while doing their part to keep everyone safe. They threw a “social distancing” pizza party in their driveway, inviting a few of their friends and neighbors to stop by to celebrate – without getting too close.
“We can still interact, but at a distance,” she explains. “We have to be cautious and avoid being in groups, but we can still interact.”
Jessica’s father, Frank Esposito Jr. ’84, fired up his mini wood-fired pizza oven in the family’s driveway. He had everything he needed to make a tasty pie – bags of dough, sauce, cheese – laid out on a table. Yellow caution tape made sure visitors kept their distance, but they could still visit with the family and wish Jessica a happy birthday.
As part of a recent Executive Order, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a ban on social gatherings of more than five people to prevent further community spread of COVID-19.
“We were inspired by our relatives singing from their balconies in Italy,” said Frank, who recently retired after working at the University for 16 years. “We’re feeding the neighborhood free pizza curbside, and all they have to do is sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Jessica.”
Social distancing is not a new concept for Jessica and her family. In late 2017, she was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that does not have a cure. She, like many who suffer from autoimmune disorders, has been practicing social distancing to keep herself safe and healthy.
“Social distancing has been a bit of a culture shock for many people,” she said. “It isn’t easy, but you do get used to it, and it is something we can learn from. This is a great way to practice it. You have to find a way to make it a positive situation.”
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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.
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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.