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
Adam Comuniello ’20, ’22 MBA, who was named for a hockey star, had always wanted to work in the sports industry. He recently achieved his goal, accepting a marketing position with the Los Angeles Kings.
September 6, 2022
For Adam Comuniello ’20, ’22 MBA, sports – hockey, in particular – have always played a major role in his life. This was true even before he was born – his parents named him after Adam Graves, a former star player and two-time MVP for the New York Rangers, a National Hockey League team.
As part of a large family of devoted sports fans, Comuniello often played and watched sports when he was growing up. He always knew he wanted to pursue a career in sports. Earlier this year, he scored a major professional goal, landing a position with a National Hockey League team on the opposite coast. Now a marketing coordinator for the Los Angeles Kings, he started his position remotely in late June, then moved out to Los Angeles the following month.
“I honestly can’t describe it – this whole experience is still pretty surreal to me,” said Comuniello, who earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management from the University. “I’m not sure when it’s going to hit me that I’m living in sunny Los Angeles working for an NHL team that’s won two Stanley Cups over the past decade. This is something that I’ve been striving to accomplish for years. To be in the position I’m in now is truly amazing.”
Comuniello monitors the promotional items, such as giveaways and ticket-pack items, the team orders and distributes during home games and other events. He collaborates with his marketing teammates to come up with ideas for potential items, and he works with the graphic design team that creates images of what they would look like.
After they are approved and ordered, Comuniello ensures they are exactly where they need to be at the games so they can best be distributed to the thousands of fans in attendance. He then accounts for and stores anything that’s left over.
“I love the atmosphere of working for an NHL franchise team,” he said. “Since I grew up a very big hockey fan, it’s awesome to work in an environment that fosters passion for the game. Additionally, my colleagues are incredibly enjoyable to work with, and the management from above is extremely supportive of all employees. I like working for an organization that emphasizes the importance of teamwork and group cohesion.”
Comuniello says the sports industry, which he says can be just as competitive as the sports themselves, can be challenging to break into. After his time as a Charger, he felt prepared for it, and he’s grateful for his professors at the University who brought their vast industry experience to the classroom.
“If it wasn’t for the outstanding faculty in the University of New Haven’s Sport Management Department, I firmly believe I would not be in the position I am in today,” he said. “The professors made it abundantly clear to everyone that if you weren’t willing to go above and beyond in your academics and internships, you were never going to make it in the sports industry. As a shy kid who usually remained silent in my classes and only worried about grades, this was one of the best forms of ‘tough love’ I’ve ever received.”
Comuniello learned how to differentiate himself in the industry and to count on his abilities. As a first-year student, he already had his career goal in mind, and he listed out the steps he’d have to take to achieve it. He encourages current students to work hard – something that he found has paid off.
“No matter how rigorous the steps are, you can’t be afraid to make mistakes,” he said. “It’s also crucial to learn from your mistakes to avoid repeating them. If you don’t work hard and if you are unwilling to do any of those steps, then you most likely won’t accomplish your end goal.”
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.