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 in the Union County, New Jersey, Crime Lab. I am excited to build on what I’ve been learning in the classroom at the University.
July 10, 2023
I believe the internship I am working in is a great fit for my future. Throughout this internship, I will be cross-trained in the different sections of the New Jersey Union County Crime Lab. The Forensic Laboratory is made up of two different sections, the Controlled Substances Unit and the Biology Unit.
This laboratory has a special accreditation that ensures confidence in laboratory procedures with proficiency testing. The coworkers at the facility are members of forensic science associations such as the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
By interning with this facility, I will learn specific instrumentation, procedures, and communication tools used in an everyday forensic laboratory. Throughout this internship, I hope to learn how to run samples on the special instrumentation, such as gas chromatography. I am excited to expand my knowledge of laboratory skills in a setting outside of my lab courses.
The first week was exciting to learn all the different aspects of the day. However, I was not fully prepared for the commute back and forth from work as it is an hour and fifteen minutes each way. The first week consisted of being in both the chemistry and biology labs. I was also able to go to court and watch one of the biology analysts testify on DNA evidence. I was also able to learn how the laboratory tracks evidence by helping do inventory in the vault.
I learned about this internship position by looking online at the different forensic facilities in my state. I have previously lived in Union County, so I was aware of the prosecutor’s office. The job site is primarily quiet, though communication among the analysts is very apparent. I have noticed when certain analysts are in the lab alone, they play music or podcasts.
Communication within this lab is very important. In each step of different procedures analysts collaborate on what they think would work best. Everyone is very friendly and happy to teach us why and how certain exams are performed on certain types of evidence.
I would enjoy working at a laboratory facility such as this one because of the communication and adaptability among the scientists. Also, the managers are very insistent on making sure we get experience that reflects our needs and goals. I am excited to learn more about the laboratory’s procedures and the different experiences I will be presented throughout this summer.
Zara Armental ’24 is a forensic science major at the University of New Haven who is completing an internship as part of the University’s Bergami Summer Internship 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.