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
Thanks to the generous support of a Pompea College of Business benefactor as well as two University of New Haven professors, 30 students will have the opportunity to take the Securities Industry Essentials exam free of charge, enabling them to differentiate themselves as they pursue careers in the field.
December 2, 2021
Jacquelyn Rosado ’22 M.S. aspires to become a certified financial planner. She is now getting a boost from the University community that, she hopes, will enable her to do just that.
Rosado, who has a background in behavior analytics, is a candidate in the University’s graduate program in finance. She will soon be preparing to take the Securities Industry Essentials SIE exam, a baseline of entry into the financial services industry. Thanks to the support of a Pompea College of Business supporter and benefactor, she’ll be taking the prep course and the exam free of charge.
Rosado, who has a background in behavior analytics, is a candidate in the University’s graduate program in finance. She will soon be preparing to take the Securities Industry Essentials SIE exam, a baseline of entry into the financial services industry. Thanks to the support of a Pompea College of Business supporter and benefactor, she’ll be taking the prep course and the exam free of charge.
“I’m planning to make a career change,” she said. “I’m looking forward to taking this course, especially since it will give me a better idea of what to expect in the workforce.”
Debra Abbott-Walker, a financial consultant for Equitable Advisors, has been working in the financial services industry for more than 30 years. Passionate about increasing diversity in finance – especially when it comes to the number of women in the field – she graciously offered to sponsor 20 students who want to take the SIE exam, enabling them to take a preparation course and the exam free of charge.
“My passion is supporting women in finance,” said Abbott-Walker, a member of the University’s Women’s Leadership Council. “There are too few women in the industry.”
Abbott-Walker recently spoke to students as part of an informational event presented by the University’s Women in Business Club. She discussed her own career and the importance of the exam, explaining what the exam and the course would entail.
“If you take advantage of this program while you are in school, you’ll become so much more marketable,” she told students. “I encourage all of you to find something you’re passionate about, something that energizes you and that you believe in.”
Leah Hartman, J.D., MBA, a distinguished lecturer of finance who joined the event virtually, offered to reimburse the $60 exam entry fee for students who signed up for the course. David Sacco, MBA, a practitioner in residence of finance, then offered to sponsor 10 more students to take the class.
“This will help you differentiate yourselves in the field,” he said. “You will need this when you get started in your career. This class is a leg up, and I encourage you to take advantage of everything you can.”
The exam prep program is self-paced and typically takes about eight weeks to complete. Students who register will take the course during the Spring 2022 semester, and those who pass the exam would have it on their University transcript. The course can be completed online, and scores are valid for four years.
Candice Deal, Ph.D., assistant dean of the University’s Pompea College of Business, says there is considerable overlap between finance and other fields such as accounting. She encouraged students in related disciplines to all consider taking the exam.
“This is the first time we’ve had this opportunity at the University,” she said. “You’ll be the first cohort while at the same time you are pursuing your bachelor’s or master’s degree. It’s a great opportunity for you now that will benefit you later.”
After the event with Abbott-Walker, students such as Rosado and Dharti Patel ’22 M.S., a candidate in the University’s graduate program in finance, eagerly signed up to take the course. Patel is looking forward to the opportunity to increase her knowledge of finance, and she hopes it gives her an advantage as a job candidate.
“This is a great opportunity for us,” said Patel, a native of India. “It can be challenging for international students to get a job in finance, and this will help make us more competitive.”
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.