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 president of the University’s Black Student Union, I am grateful that so many supported our recent Black Lives Matter Flag Raising event at the University. I want the University community to know that we aren’t saying all lives don’t matter, but that all lives can’t matter if Black Lives Don’t Matter.
February 3, 2022
As an African American woman majoring in forensic science, I face the harsh reality of pursuing a career within the criminal justice system. Currently, this system consists of discrimination, racism, and oppression to historically marginalized groups. I often ask myself…why? Why should I pursue a career in law enforcement? Why have so many police officers resorted to brutality? Why do African Americans feel unsafe to walk within their own neighborhoods, sleep peacefully in their own beds, or have the liberty to breathe?
I don’t let these questions stop me from pursuing my dreams, but it does challenge me knowing this is the path that I chose, and I hope to make a difference within the system. As a leader in the Black Student Union, I have an opportunity to have engaging and enlightening discussions concerning these issues.
BSU was first established at the University in 1973, shortly after the civil rights movement. During this era, there were numerous acts of violence occurring across this nation. Thus, the Black Student Union founders implemented a student organization that is recognized on this campus. I salute those founders and this institution for bringing about a platform for students, faculty, and staff to conduct an open dialogue on many concerning issues. By doing this, it has allowed conversations, not only about what is going on in our nation, but what is going on right here on our campus.
In the past, there were demonstrations, protests, and sit-ins on campus that allowed students of color to share their frustration as to what was actually occurring at a university they called home. If we fast forward to this present day, there has been some progress, and for that I am grateful.
For the first time in the University’s history, we raised a Black Lives Matter Flag. What first was a hashtag after the death of Trayvon Martin has now become a global movement. As a minority student at a predominantly white institution, I believe it is imperative that we all know that our lives matter here. I am honored to be part of change. We all can be a part of the change that we want to see.
It is important for the University to come together and acknowledge that Black Lives Matter because it will show all faculty, staff, students, alumni, and prospective students that the University understands the issues that the world is facing and not just sugar coating what is occurring.
As a forensic science student who is a part of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, it is important for me to know that students who are receiving an education know the truth about what sometimes happens in the system – and that they try their best to stop it. When we say that Black Lives Matter, we aren’t saying all lives don’t matter, but that all lives can’t matter if Black Lives Don’t Matter.
As for the Black Student Union, we are proud to say that we have started a tradition that we hope to continue for years. We thank U.S. Congressman Jamaal Bowman ’99 for his wonderful speech and Dean Rowe Allen for helping us host the event. We appreciate all the faculty, staff, and students who attended. Seeing everyone from different departments warmed our hearts. We hope more students come to our events throughout the rest of Black History Month and even after, as they’re always open for anyone to come!
Ariana Eastwood ’23, a forensic science major, is president of the University’s Black Student Union.
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.