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
Allison Sawicki '22 will accept her degree in mechanical engineering next month at Commencement. She reflects on the impactful opportunities she has had as a Charger and looks ahead to beginning her career at Hubbell Incorporated.
April 20, 2022
Allison Sawicki '22 has been passionate about connecting with her fellow Chargers and taking advantage of a variety of opportunities throughout her time as a student at the University of New Haven. Now completing her final semester, she is grateful for the opportunities she has had as a student and is looking forward to beginning her career.
A mechanical engineering major, Sawicki has fond memories of attending a variety of fun events on campus, including Spring Weekend events with her friends. A member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, she has connected with her engineering classmates and with her professors through her work as a peer assistant. She has also served as treasurer for the University's Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter.
"I have enjoyed being part of SWE because we have so many fun events," she said. "This also allowed me to meet new people in my major and network with professionals in my discipline at different events."
A member of the University's Honors program, Sawicki is conducting research on thermal batteries as part of her thesis. She is particularly focused on exploring how they fit into the renewable energy sector, as she is interested in the future of renewable energy. She has been learning about current technology as well as the benefits and limitations of current solutions.
"After speaking with some faculty in my department, I heard about a previous research project on thermal batteries and decided to continue this research," she explains. "This project was a great opportunity for me because I feel it has helped me get a better picture of the challenges in this field."
Sawicki also gained valuable experience while completing three summer internships. Her first two internships enabled her to gain experience and build connections at BL Companies, which has its corporate headquarters in Meriden, Conn. She served as an energy division intern and as a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) division intern. This past summer, Sawicki completed a mechanical design internship at Hubbell Incorporated, a company that designs, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic products.
"In each of these internships, I had a manager or a coworker who was a University of New Haven alum," she said. "All were great experiences that helped me apply what I learned during my studies to the real world, enabling me to grow and learn even more."
Sawicki's internship opportunities helped prepare her to begin her career, and her final internship also led to a job opportunity. Soon after accepting her degree at Commencement, she will begin working for Hubbell Incorporated as an associate design engineer.
"My time at the University has prepared me for success by helping me learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills," she said. "It has also provided different networking opportunities for me. I have received great advice and guidance from faculty that will help me as I move into my career."
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.