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
Sri Ram Kalidindi '24 and Martin Flores '23 M.A. passed away earlier this winter, and their families, friends, and fellow Chargers came together to remember them and honor their memories.
March 9, 2023
Maurice Cayer, Ph.D., first had Martin Flores '23 M.A. in class last fall, and he has fond memories of the student he remembers as curious and well-liked. He says Flores, a candidate in the University's graduate program in industrial/organizational psychology, was an aspiring professional who loved biking.
Flores died last month following a mountain bike accident at a local state park. The University recently held a celebration of life for Flores and for Sri Ram Kalidindi '24 M.S., who passed away in his off-campus residence in late January. As part of the ceremony, Dr. Cayer shared his memories of Flores.
"What makes losing him so hard was that he was so easy to like and to admire," said Dr. Cayer. "He was a joy to have in the classroom and was hungry to learn. He asked insightful questions. He was highly engaged in discussions. His moderated tone lifted our classes. He connected with his classmates, always smiling, joking around in a supportive way. Martin was an inspiration to us all and truly had so much to offer to the field of psychology."
A native of Wilton, California, Flores's professors described him as someone who was passionate about making a difference. An avid biker, he served as a member of the Bradley Street Bicycle Co-Op's volunteer advisory board. The co-op also hosted a celebration of Flores's his life at their location in New Haven. His older sister, Joanna, spoke as part of the University's celebration.
"I've spent the last week in New Haven, and I've learned he was a bit of a little brother to everyone," she said. "He had so much endearment. He was so playful, always smiling. Please remember him for his smile. Remember him as you graduate as Chargers."
At the ceremony, the University community also remembered and celebrated the life of Kalidindi, who was studying business analytics. Dorothy Classen, international student life advisor, recently spoke with Kalidindi's sister, who shared her memories of growing up with him in southeast India. She described Kalidindi as a "big foodie" who loved chocolate and anything their mother cooked, and who had a great sense of humor.
"He joked that he could never go into medicine because it was too easy for him and he should let others succeed in the field," said Classen, sharing her conversation with Kalidindi's sister as part of the celebration of life event. "His goal was to be independent and create job opportunities for others."
"The memories of how their lives ended will always be bitter, but the memories of them will be sweet." Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D.
Kalidindi and his sister, who went to school together as kids and took dance classes together, planned to visit Paris together this summer. She described him as "clever and interesting," and someone who cared about others.
"His sister realized how much he'd matured and that he wanted to make others smile and be happy," said Classen. "Most of all, she remembers her brother's smile, and she hopes that we will too."
For Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D., interim president of the University, the ceremony was emotional. He shared his own painful experience of losing his older brother, who passed away when he was about the same age as Flores and Kalidindi.
"I remember the minister who stopped by our house and told me these memories would become bittersweet," he said. "At first when I heard that word, I was angry. As the decades have passed, I realized he could not have been more correct. The memories of how their lives ended will always be bitter, but the memories of them will be sweet. Lean into those who love you, and know that we will always be there for you."
Several Chargers, as well as friends and family members of Flores and Kalidindi, shared their memories of them and words of support. Bhavisha Preetam Devnani '26 was among them, offering kind words and her condolences.
"We must hold on to the memories we shared with our friends and continue to celebrate their lives," said Devnani, a business analytics major. "Let us remember contagious smiles, kind hearts, and cheerful attitudes toward life. These memories will help us find comfort on difficult days like these."
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.