In-Person Meetings for Day Classes are Cancelled for Thursday, February 6, 2025; Classes Taking Place at 4 p.m. or later Being Held As Scheduled.
Classes Beginning at 4 p.m. or Later
Classes that begin at 4 p.m. and later today are being held as scheduled.
As environments vary in different parts of the State, commuting students should utilize their best judgement when deciding whether to come to campus and faculty are asked to be flexible in accommodating student requests during inclement weather, defining alternatives or makeup provisions as needed. Similarly, faculty members who must change their class format should notify impacted students by e-mail immediately and define what their alternate delivery approach will be.
Classes Beginning Prior to 4 p.m.
As previously announced, all in-person day classes on Thursday, February 6, 2025 are cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes beginning before 4 p.m. will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by the 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 Thursday. 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 Thursday for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations.
Senior Looks Forward to Beginning Engineering Career
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
By Renee Chmiel, Office of Marketing and Communications
Allison Sawicki '22 is a mechanical engineering major at the University.
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."
'Great advice and guidance'
Allison Sawicki '22
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."