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’s Women’s Leadership Council sponsored a virtual program that enabled students to learn about opportunities, challenges, and the skills that are critical for success from women who are leaders in their fields.
December 10, 2020
Jocelyn Rodrigues ’21 MBA wants to learn as much as she can about navigating the workforce after she graduates this spring. This is especially important as the coronavirus global pandemic has led to changes and new challenges in the workplace.
That’s why she was interested in attending a recent virtual panel discussion, titled, “What Employers R Looking 4 – A Conversation with Women Leaders.” Sponsored by the University’s Women’s Leadership Council, the event brought the University community together to learn from leaders in several fields.
“This discussion was not only inspirational, it was a great learning experience for me,” said Rodrigues. “I received some concrete advice and guidance on challenges faced when pursuing jobs and entering the workforce in the current climate. I also learned tips and tricks to be successful in such scenarios.”
The panel, which included professionals in healthcare, law enforcement, and engineering, discussed the current states of their respective industries and the impact the pandemic has had. Moderated by Marcus Paca, assistant director of employer relations in the University’s Career Development Center, the event focused on how students can position themselves for success in the workplace and in their job and internship searches.
“Our students benefited a great deal from the stories, experiences, and advice shared by an exceptional set of panelists,” said Brian Kench, dean of the Pompea College of Business. “I’m very proud to have partnered with Board of Governors member, Pompea College of Business Advisory Board chair, and Women’s Leadership Council co-chair Josephine Moran ’01 M.S., ’19 EMBA to create this important and influential event for our University of New Haven community.”
Moran, executive vice president and chief corporate services & consumer lending officer at Provident Bank, was one of the panelists. She discussed the financial services industry, which, she says, offers high levels of job satisfaction. She also told the University community which skills are crucial to success in the industry, such as problem solving, public speaking, and critical thinking skills, and discussed the many opportunities for women to succeed in the industry.
“The financial services industry is focused on diversity and recruiting talented women,” she said. “They’re looking for fresh talent, especially women, to improve and broaden organizations’ focus and performance. Women do very well in the industry, and we are crucial to its success.”
For Rodrigues, the MBA candidate, the discussion was an important opportunity to learn from women who have valuable experiences, insights, and advice to share.
“I believe programs like this in which we hear firsthand from such successful role models contribute to what makes the University of New Haven such a special place,” she said. “These events not only provide us with networking opportunities, they help us develop a competitive edge to be successful in our own future careers.”
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.