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
Because of the global coronavirus pandemic, my family and Muslims around the world are now changing the way we are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, a time that focuses on gratitude, blessings, and ethical behavior.
May 6, 2020
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and it is the holy month in Islam. It starts and ends with the appearance of the new moon. It is also one of the five pillars of Islam.
Out of empathy for the hungry and the poor, Muslims fast for the month of Ramadan (this year April 23 to May 23) in order to experience what it is like to feel vulnerable in society. Paying attention to hunger and thirst makes you aware of those who do not get to break their fast because they are hungry all the time. It makes us grateful for what we have.
During Ramadan, 1.8 billion Muslims around the world refrain from consuming food and drink, as well as smoking and sexual activity, between dawn and sunset. Ramadan is also considered the month of spirituality, which reminds Muslims to stress ethical and benevolent behavior.
"It is a month of blessings, forgiveness, and gratitude, as well as fostering ethical spiritual behavior."Abdurrahman Karim ’22 MBA
Research has suggested that observing Ramadan has myriad health benefits, including autophagy, which helps the body restructure itself. Restricting food intake during the day can also help combat health problems such as high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity.
After the sunset prayer, Muslims typically gather in their homes or mosques to break their fast with a meal called "Iftar," often sharing it with friends and extended family. Iftar usually begins with dates and water or milk, as was the custom of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Children, pregnant women, the elderly, sick, and travelers do not fast.
This year, Ramadan is different because of the pandemic. Many Islamic countries have closed mosques and are preventing people from gathering to control the spread of COVID-19. Muslims used to gather to pray together and share food, but this year, we are praying at our homes with our families.
At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, the "Feast of Fast Breaking." It is a month of blessings, forgiveness, and gratitude, as well as fostering ethical spiritual behavior.
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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.
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.