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
The University received the prestigious Trailblazer Award from the Connecticut Green Building Council in recognition of its ongoing green initiatives, which include energy conservation, composting, and educating the community about protecting the environment.
November 9, 2020
The University of New Haven has long had a focus on sustainability by constructing buildings that reduce the environmental impact and on operating buildings efficiently to maximize the use of resources.
I joined the University in 2018 as director of energy and sustainability to launch new campus sustainability initiatives. Over the past two years, I have introduced efforts such as pre-consumer composting, a campus pantry and career closet, donating food to the local community via Haven’s Harvest, a local food redistribution organization, and hosting a number academic projects focused on maximizing our resources. These projects have seen an increasing number of students get involved.
Each year in an effort to recognize the best practices that organizations are adopting, the Connecticut Green Building Council bestows the “Trailblazer Award” on a deserving organization. The award recognizes efforts to transform or promote strategies and methodologies that encourage intelligent stewardship of our resources – not just for the immediate future, but in a manner that serves future generations.
I am proud to share that during a virtual ceremony late last month, the University received the 2020 Trailblazer Award from the Connecticut Green Building Council. I am excited to keep moving toward the collective goal of continuing current efforts, as well as championing new ones that focus on sustainability and energy conservation.
One of our biggest accomplishments that aligns with this award has been the University’s completion of the national assessment for sustainability offered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Earning a bronze rating on the AASHE assessment helps to provide the campus with an excellent benchmark that guides the direction of future sustainability initiatives.
When we look at campus sustainability, we consider a variety of perspectives including environmental, economic, and social impacts. Then we see how these aspects align with the needs and wants of the faculty, staff, and student populations and how future projects can enhance our culture of sustainability.
We anticipate conducting the University’s next sustainability assessment for AASHE in 2021. The goal is to show continued improvement and, more importantly, to measure the community’s culture change as the University continues to advance toward becoming a leader in sustainability.
I’d like to thank everyone at the University for their support and for their commitment to helping us reduce our impact on the environment.
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.