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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As part of their health sciences capstone course, students organized a Fresh Check Day event on campus. It was a fun, interactive, and informative way for students to learn more about the importance of mental health, suicide prevention, and self-care.
April 19, 2023
Haley Jarnagan '23 was excited to help create a fun day for her fellow Chargers that would also help them learn ways to take care of their mental health and well-being. She was in charge of organizing activities that were aimed at helping Chargers to do just that.
Jarnagan, a health sciences major, helped plan nearly a dozen different activities that were offered as part of the School of Health Sciences' Fresh Check Day event. Created specifically for college students, the activities, which included crafts and interactive booths, offered mental health education, as well as relaxation and fun.
"I think it opened everyone's eyes, and it had a great impact," she said. "Everyone was very engaged, and many students went to every booth – not just a few of them. It was a great way to get people to be aware of the importance of mental health and to see so many people come together."
The event, which was held on campus for the first time last year, was organized as part of the health sciences capstone course. It was a mental health fair, of sorts, that offered Chargers food, prizes, giveaways, and music – courtesy of WNHU, the University's award-winning radio station. Students also learned ways to care for their mental health that could then practice at home.
During the event, Chargers had fun painting rocks, creating sculptures, and making bracelets with words. They also created pins on which they displayed the reason why they were there. That's because a major theme of Fresh Check Day was suicide prevention, a critical initiative that students were passionate about promoting.
"It was very interactive, and everyone felt welcome, engaged, and comfortable," said Shaylee Bean '23, who helped organize the logistics of the event. "I think this is so important. Mental health isn't always discussed, and it's crucial to let people know they aren't alone."
A program of the Jordan Porco Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on suicide prevention, promoting mental health, and creating a message of hope for young adults, Fresh Check Day events are organized by universities to foster engagement, community, and education among students. As part of their capstone course, students applied what they've learned while gaining hands-on experience planning an event that would serve the University community.
For Emma Lazerson '23, who was part of the fundraising team, helping to plan the event offered a variety of unique opportunities. Not only did she further explore the importance of mental health, she also developed her confidence and networking skills. Helping to organize the event enabled her to interact with the University's deans, something that was particularly meaningful for her.
"I explained that Fresh Check Day wasn't just for students – it was for everyone," she said. "I learned how to plan and host a professional event on campus. I spoke with School of Health Sciences Dean Francis-Connolly in-person. Not everyone can say they know their dean! This prepared me to have important conversations like this, and it's good to put yourself out there."
Fresh Check Day brought together students of all majors who got involved – both as attendees and as volunteers. Matthew Anaya '23, a forensic science major, volunteered at the drink table, serving pink lemonade and fruit punch to his fellow Chargers. He enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in a fun event that did so much good for the University community.
"I felt today was definitely very positive," he said. "I hope this event was a stress reliever for the students who were a part of it."
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.
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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.