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
As an international affairs major at the University of New Haven, I had the support of my professors and gained important experience as a member of the Model United Nations program and the Mayor’s Advisory Commission that prepared me to excel after graduation.
December 1, 2022
My journey at the University of New Haven was an interesting one, to say the least. During my first few years, I jumped from major to major, trying to figure out what I wanted to do. During the 2020 presidential election, I started to become interested in politics, as it was a controversial election that was full of turmoil.
The following spring semester, I decided to join the international affairs program, and I reached out to Dr. Chris Haynes for advice. Not only did he help me formulate a clear plan to graduate, but he helped me set career goals and create a plan to achieve them.
First, he suggested I join Model United Nations (MUN). At first, I was skeptical about joining MUN because I did not know what to expect. I had heard that there were a lot of discussions and debates in the class, and, being an introvert, I was unsure about joining, but I’m happy I did. MUN taught me the skills I need to be successful in my career, such as being a concise writer, active listener, and strong communicator, as well as instilling confidence in myself and making me more resilient.
I also joined the Mayor’s Advisory Commission, a program on campus that does community-oriented work with the city of West Haven. Through this experience, I was able to further develop the skills I had started to form in MUN. It gave me the experience of organizing an entire fundraiser event that looks great on resumes and is a great talking point during interviews.
The University did a fantastic job of preparing me for the workforce, especially the professors in the program, such as Dr. Haynes and Dr. Schmidt, to name a few. These professors guided me in my education and development, and I would not be the person I am now without the help of all of the professors I had.
After graduating, I was confident I would land a job. I applied to what felt like 100 positions the summer after graduating and still had no job that I thought would benefit my career. I stayed resilient, though, and shifted my focus to internships, subsequently landing an internship at Invariant, a top-five lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. My goal was to leave the internship with a job, whether with Invariant or on the Hill. Only halfway through my internship, I was offered a position as an operations assistant, working full-time for Invariant. What a relief!
I know that I could not have made it this far without the guidance, experiences, and skill development that our MUN program provides. Two skills that I have found to be most helpful are hard work and staying resilient. So, for anyone struggling to find their way and those in need of career guidance, I would definitely recommend joining MUN. You will not regret it.
Andrew Colford ’22 is a recent graduate of the University’s international affairs program.
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.