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
Meet Josh Carbajal ’18, ’20 M.A., a success advisor in the University’s Center for Student Success, who says working in the center that offered him so much support when he was a student is a “dream come true.”
April 25, 2023
The lifeblood of the University of New Haven are the faculty and staff members who dedicate their lives to helping our students reach their goals. Periodically, we’ll introduce you to a member of the staff so you can learn more about them – beyond their day-to-day work.
Next up is Josh Carbajal ’18, ’20 M.A., a success advisor in the University’s Center for Student Success, whose travels have brought him to the top of a pyramid and across the pond.
Renee Chmiel: Did you have any educators who had a particularly meaningful impact on your life?
Josh Carbajal: I immediately thought of one of my high school teachers, who I still to this day call Ms. Block out of habit. She was one of my English teachers and the advisor of our high school’s Gay-Straight Alliance. She was so supportive of me while I was exploring my gender identity and encouraged me to challenge myself. I don’t think I realized it at the time, but she became a bit of a mentor to me my senior year, and I did know that her support meant so much to me and my family. She would check in with my sister, best friend, and me during my college years after a pretty major life event. We don’t talk very much nowadays, but she still checks in with me every so often, and it means the world to me.
RC: What is your favorite holiday?
JC: Halloween has been my favorite holiday for as long as I can remember. It falls during my favorite season, and the spooky imagery and black/orange color scheme match my interests and general aesthetic. I typically spend it with friends, wearing costumes and watching horror movies. It’s hard for me to say no to a good Halloween party!
RC: What’s your favorite show to binge watch?
JC: I don’t binge watch many things these days, but I’ll binge and re-watch the Great British Baking show every so often! I enjoy how it’s less stressful than other competition shows, and I can learn about baked goods I haven’t tried before.
RC: Tell us a few fun facts about you!
JC: I love concerts. At any given point I am most likely looking forward to an upcoming show in New Haven or New York. Whenever I can afford tickets and travel, I try to support bands I like when they come to town. I have a few friends who are also University of New Haven alumni who are working musicians, and I do my best to attend their shows as well. Support your local artists!
I am a big fan of puzzles. Whether it’s a jigsaw puzzle, a word search, a sudoku with extra rules, or puzzle video games, I love a good brain teaser. I have about six or seven puzzle books at home, and all of them are at least partially complete.
I’ve climbed a pyramid! Once when I visited my family in Mexico, I visited Los Piramides de Teotihuacan. My dad and I climbed the Pyramid of the Moon with a few other family members, I was so focused on keeping my balance and taking in the view that I forgot to take decent pictures!
RC: If you could live in another place or time period, where and when would it be?
JC: I’m actually pretty happy where I am now. Living on the East Coast means I’m close to a few major cities, which comes in handy during concert season. There’s also nothing like autumn in New England, and I know I would miss that if I went anywhere else. Not to mention, I live near a lot of my family, which is important to me.
RC: What is the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?
JC: When I traveled abroad for the first time, I did it by myself! Traveling is something that has always made me nervous, so I’m very proud of myself for going through with a trip to England after I found out I’d be traveling alone. I was visiting a friend who lived there, which helped calm my nerves, but it was still a big step for me.
RC: What do you enjoy the most about your position at the University of New Haven?
JC: I enjoy the countless opportunities to help students cultivate their success. Getting to know their dreams and goals and then developing a plan with them to make those goals and dreams come true are the highlight of my day. I visited the Center for Student Success when I was a student, and it’s a dream come true to support students the same way the CSS staff supported me.
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.