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.
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The University of New Haven’s newest building, the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation, has earned a Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizing the University’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
March 24, 2021
I am delighted to share that the University of New Haven’s newest building, the Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation, has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This recognizes one of the key themes underlying the design and construction of this incredible new facility: sustainability.
The University of New Haven has shown a strong commitment to sustainability over the last ten years, particularly in the areas of operations and management. Adding a major building to a campus can be seen as being less environmentally friendly due to the need to develop the land, increase the impervious footprint, and reduce open space.
We made sure, though, from the start to approach the development of this new building with a sustainable mindset, which involved thinking about the best ways to reduce the impact on the environment. This meant examining all areas where we could support sustainability.
“Our focus as we created the vision for the Bergami Center was to provide a cutting-edge space that enhances the educational experience of our students, while ensuring that sustainability was at the forefront,” said Lou Annino, associate vice president and chief facilities officer. “The University community should take great pride in the Bergami Center and the opportunities it provides our students as well as our commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.”
The University now has three buildings – including Celentano Hall, our newest residence hall, and Westside Hall – that have been designed and constructed following the U.S. Green Building Council’s rating system known as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). LEED focuses on sustainability in five key categories: site selection, materials and resources, energy and atmosphere, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality.
Buildings are awarded points within each of these categories based on their specific design criteria. The University was committed to ensuring that the Bergami Center was built to a LEED Gold standard, reflecting a high level of commitment to these sustainable practices.
The Bergami Center was constructed on a previously developed site, which helps to reduce the environmental impact that a new building might have. During construction, there can often be a number of wasted materials. But in the case of the Bergami Center, more than 75 percent of waste materials were diverted from landfills.
Materials within the Bergami Center were also sustainably sourced. For example, more than half of the wood in the buildings came from within a 500 mile radius of the University, supporting the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) criterion.
When it is safe to do so, I look forward to offering tours of the building. When visitors look around the Bergami Center, I want to be able to share with them the importance and the impact of the sustainable initiatives that are in operation.
Laura Miller is the University of New Haven’s director of energy and sustainability.
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.