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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Brian Ohler ’20, ’22 MHA has demonstrated his commitment to service through his distinguished military career and his dedication to giving back to the community. He was recently recognized for his devotion as one of the newest inductees into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
December 17, 2021
Brian Ohler ’20, ’22 MHA began his military service in July 2001, and he spent the next 12 years serving as a U.S. Army military policeman. His passion for serving his country intensified following the 9/11 terrorist attacks that took place just two months later.
Inspired by the many members of his family and extended family who have also served in the military and volunteered as first responders, Ohler volunteered to serve all three of his combat tours of duty overseas. He served in Baghdad, Iraq, from 2003-2004 and from 2006-2007, as well as in Afghanistan in 2011. He also served in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Wounded in action during each of his combat tours, Ohler focused his passion toward serving others after his active enlistment ended. A volunteer firefighter, chaplain, and emergency medical technician in his hometown of North Canaan, Conn., for the past 20 years, he has also served on myriad nonprofit governance boards, and he represented the 64th House District in Connecticut’s General Assembly from 2017 to 2019.
The recipient of many distinguished honors, including three Purple Heart Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, the NATO Medal, and a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, he was recently selected for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
“I was surprised and really at a loss for words when the Veterans Affairs Commissioner’s Office called me, and told me I would be inducted,” said Ohler, who was officially inducted earlier this month. “There was a mix of emotions. All the things they were praising me for are things I’m just so passionate about — the military, my civil service, and my public service.
“I never thought it would receive such praise,” he continued. “I’m humbled and grateful for the recognition. To be in the company of the other class members, to read about all of the selfless things that they’ve done, it’s amazing. I’m so honored and thankful.”
A member and former commander of North Canaan’s VFW Post 6851, Ohler is also part of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Disabled American Veterans. He was recently appointed to serve on the state’s Qualifying Condition Review Board, helping to examine the cases of veterans who have had an other-than-honorable discharge and, if their cases are appealed, to ensure they receive critical care and medical benefits. The board began when he was a state representative.
“When I returned home from the Army in 2013, I got involved in local service right away,” he explains. “For a lot of people who have served in the military, coming home is hard. It’s hard to find a place in society. I always relied heavily on my passion to help others, and there have always been missions I can lend a hand to.”
Ohler, who also earned a bachelor’s degree in homeland security and emergency management from the University, has served on the front line of the pandemic. The associate director of safety and engineering at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, Conn., he plans to continue his education and his service.
“I will soon be taking on greater responsibilities with Hartford HealthCare’s Northwest Region, focusing on support operations,” said Ohler, who also hopes to pursue his MBA. “The MHA program at the University has, thus far, been a wonderful pathway for candidates like me who are seeking to expand their knowledge base and competencies when it comes to leadership dynamics and operational excellence in healthcare.”
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.