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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As an artist and a student of engineering, Eric Dillner ’25 draws inspiration from his curiosity about how the world works. His photography is now part of an exhibition in the Bronx, and he hopes his work inspires others to rethink how they see everyday objects.
September 30, 2021
When Eric Dillner ’25 walks down the street, he pays particular attention to shapes and angles. He notices details such as symmetry and imperfections in his surroundings. He is curious and eager to know how everything works.
A mechanical engineering major, Dillner says he sees the world a little bit differently. An award-winning artist, his curiosity and perspective inform his work as an engineer and inspire his passion for photography. His work, SixSquares, has gained national recognition and is now on display at Bronx Documentary Center in New York City.
“It means everything to me to have my art in the Bronx Documentary Center,” he said. “It is an amazing opportunity because it opens doors to have my work in future exhibits and strengthens my fire for photography. My goal is for my photos to emit a feeling that anyone can interpret in their own way through the shapes and composition.”
Dillner’s work was recognized in the 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, earning a gold key in the Connecticut region and a silver medal at the national level. He was among the fewer than 200 students selected to have their work featured in the exhibition. The awards celebrate teens’ creativity, both locally and nationally, and winners – such as Dillner – may also be chosen for scholarships, exhibitions, and publications.
Dillner’s SixSquares is a photogram (a photographic image made without a camera by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitive material such as photographic paper and then exposing it to light) featuring recycled waste from 3D printing. Dillner arranged the plastic scraps on top of light sensitive photographic paper, and he then exposed it to light several times to create the right half of his work. He then made an inverse copy of the original, creating what he calls a “yin and yang effect.”
“I wanted to push the limits of the photogram technique because it is usually seen as basic,” he explains. “My goal was to elevate the stylings of the technique.”
Experienced with macro digital photography, Dillner says SixSquares was his first experience with darkroom photography. He has also focused on rusting and decaying objects in his work, and he has dabbled in welding and creating metal sculptures. Now considering minoring in photography, he hopes to produce more art in the style of SixSquares.
“I like to take the lost and forgotten objects of the world and give them a new light,” he said. “I want to make people think about even the most forgotten object. It can be amazing if you look at it just the right way.”
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.