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
After completing an internship with the medical device company, Farzana Mohammed Zackariah ’23 M.S. was offered a full-time position at Medtronic. She is excited to begin working toward her goal of becoming a successful analyst.
January 9, 2023
Farzana Mohammed Zackariah ’23 M.S. has been interested in learning about analytics, engineering, and business since she was a child. Inspired by ever-changing technology, she was particularly interested in business analytics. She dreamed of becoming a successful analyst.
Interested in how major organizations use information in their decision making and encouraged by the immense growth in the field of business analytics, Zackariah knew she wanted to continue her education. She recently completed her master’s degree in business analytics at the University.
“I have obtained credits that guided me how to perform at the highest level in all areas,” she said. “Major subjects in business analytics have taught me concepts theoretically and practically that helped me understand the business process. It was the right step I took to go forward in pursuing my degree at the University of New Haven to achieve my dream. The courses offered adhered to my goals, but also provided me the best platform to deepen expertise in my field of interest.”
In the classroom, Zackariah, who completed her classes at the end of the fall semester, enjoyed taking courses that, she said, supported her goals and enabled her to deepen her expertise in the field. A diversity wellness educator at the University, Zackariah enjoyed the opportunities she had to learn and get involved with the University community, both in and out of the classroom.
“Attending the University is more than just going to classes and getting good grades,” she said. “It’s a combination of discovery, involvement, and enjoyment. Activities are part of shaping the complete experience. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved and enjoy your college days.”
As a Charger, Zackariah completed an internship as a planning analyst and buyer for Medtronic, a producer of medical devices such as insulin pumps, in North Haven, Conn. There, she learned about cutting-edge products including miniature pacemakers. She was offered a full-time position to continue her work with the company, which she begins this month. She’s looking forward to the opportunities she will have to enhance her communication skills and continue to learn.
“The internship was most rewarding and helped me discover my potential and polish my skills,” said Zackariah. “I had experiences that I believe will strongly shape and influence my professional life, while encouraging my personal growth and development.
“I hope to exhibit my skills by contributing to exciting projects and campaigns,” she continued. “Medtronic provides a wide variety of learning opportunities that I would like to be a part of, and I think it will be a perfect opportunity to push beyond my comfort zone, to make some meaningful connections, and to get real world data experience.”
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.