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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Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, is committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across the University community. He was recently recognized by his alma mater for his dedication to DEIB initiatives and to public health, and he’s looking forward to creating new opportunities for Chargers to advance this important work.
February 27, 2022
As part of his diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work at the University of New Haven, Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, endeavors to build bridges across the University community, enabling those involved in this important work to collaborate.
An assistant professor of public health and assistant provost for diversity, equity, and inclusion for the University, Dr. Tran was recently recognized by his alma mater, Emory University, for his commitment to public health and DEIB initiatives. The Emory Alumni Association recently included him as part of its 2021 “40 Under 40” class of young graduates who “make their alma mater proud” by making an impact in areas such as research, leadership, and public service.
“I am an incredibly proud alumnus of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, so receiving this honor was deeply meaningful,” said Dr. Tran, who also serves as director of the University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program and interim director of the Master of Public Health program. “I had outstanding faculty members who went above and beyond to support me, and they continue to serve as my mentors to this very day. The mentorship and opportunities I offer my current students is modeled after this exemplary experience I had at Emory. I’m honored to receive this recognition.”
Dr. Tran’s own training in public health focused on community-based participatory research and community engagement. He strives to keep the University community engaged in and dedicated to DEIB-related initiatives.
While DEIB work is critical and meaningful for Dr. Tran, he also acknowledges that it isn’t easy. He has been a leader in the University of New Haven’s DEIB efforts for the past two years, making great strides, such as the creation of the JEDI student ambassador program. Still, he says, there is much more he hopes to accomplish.
“The approaches from my training aim to harness the power of collective action of all members of a community to address public health concerns, including issues related to discrimination,” he explains. “What has encouraged me recently is seeing more members of the University community feeling empowered to initiate and lead DEIB efforts for their programs. The conversations have started, and I am seeing more action being taken to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.”
That action includes new collaborations, programs, and opportunities for Chargers to get involved. Dr. Tran is looking forward to a joint collaboration this semester between the University’s Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the Center for Teaching Excellence, and the Office of the Provost to develop a series of workshops focused on using chosen names and respecting gender pronouns.
Dr. Tran is also a member of the planning committee for the University’s next Lavender Graduation ceremony, which celebrates and honors the accomplishments of graduating members of the University’s LGBTQ+ community.
Dr. Tran, who hopes to attend Emory’s “40 Under 40” awards ceremony this spring, endeavors to get as many Chargers involved in DEIB work as possible. He encourages all members of the University community to share with him their own ideas for collaboration.
“It’s important to work together and to build upon each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Dr. Tran. “Working alone on these initiatives can be draining and may lead to burnout. It means a lot to me knowing there are people in this community who genuinely care about doing DEI work and have taken action toward instilling positive change.”
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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.
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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.
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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.