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 the University’s Bergami Summer Internship Program, I am completing an internship at Walgreens, where I am learning about cultural competency and communication.
August 18, 2023
I chose this internship because I was a regular employee at Walgreens, and I always wondered what skills working in the pharmacy would contribute to my future career. My health sciences classes have made me think about what medical professionals could do better by being more culturally competent, which can be achieved through communicating and interacting with patients from different backgrounds.
The town I live in is small, so a busy pharmacy has about six patients waiting in line. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, and so is the atmosphere in Walgreens. This matches my personality greatly because I am a warm and inviting person. Many of the workers are also this way, so the culture in Walgreens is always upbeat.
Communication is very important at my internship site because without it many things can go wrong. I have noticed that the pharmacist has to verify many substances that are controlled and without effective communication, a patient can suffer the consequences of receiving the wrong medication. Good communication helps to build trust and establish rapport, improve patient education, and ensure medication safety.
By actively listening to patients' concerns and questions, pharmacists can develop a comprehensive understanding of their unique healthcare needs. Patient education is improved when workers effectively communicate information to patients, empowering them to make informed decisions.
A well-informed patient is better equipped to manage their health conditions and actively participate in shared decision-making with their healthcare team. The most effective tactic I’ve seen thus far is each team member communicating when they are unsure about a situation.
Effective communication plays a pivotal role in our lives, and it becomes more pronounced in the pharmacy setting. Pharmacists and other pharmacy professionals are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications to patients. To achieve this, clear and concise communication between pharmacy staff, patients, and healthcare providers is crucial.
Health Communication and Cultural Competency in Healthcare are two classes that contributed to my growth as a future medical professional and at my internship in the pharmacy. These experiences have made working at Walgreens enjoyable.
Simoy Dinnall ’25 is a health sciences major at the University of New Haven who is completing an internship with Walgreens as part of the Bergami Summer Internship Fellowship program.
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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.