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
Students and alumni came together for a special opportunity that enabled current Chargers to practice their networking skills while building relationships with alumni who are excelling in their careers.
October 17, 2024
Tyler D'Amore ’14, ’16 M.S. understands if college students could find it a bit intimating to be asked questions about their plans for the future. He found, though, that the Chargers taking part in a “mock networking” event hosted by the Career Development Center and the Office of Alumni Relations as part of Homecoming weekend were up to the challenge.
“The students I met are very ambitious, and they impressed me with their communication skills,” he said.
As a member of the board of directors for the University’s Alumni Association, D’Amore says it is his priority to help bridge the gap between alumni and current students. “The time I had as a student here really impacted me,” he said. “I try to come back to campus as often as possible.”
Staying engaged with his alma mater and giving back to help current students is deeply personal to D’Amore and his wife, Erika (Williams) D’Amore ’15, ’16 M.S.
“Us meeting on campus led us to getting married, buying a house in West Haven, having children, and starting our family here,” said Tyler. “The University of New Haven really gave our family a lot.”
Among the more than 30 students and alumni participating in the special event was Kim Rowland ’99, a sales manager for Liberty Mutual. She says she always tries to hire sale interns from the University.
“I have found that the students here have to work and go to school, so they have a lot of grit,” she said. “The Career Development Center has always been good to me in supporting the roles that I have to fill, and I thought this was a great opportunity to help current students learn how to network.”
Rowland described the students she interacted with as very polished. “They come from all different backgrounds, and they have that drive,” she said.
Samantha Williams ’10, president of 628 Digital Design, said the level of professionalism among the students participating was very strong.
“I saw a lot of leadership skills and abilities,” she said. “I think it is important to invest in the future generations and teach them things such as networking and tools and strategies they can take with them in their careers.”
Kelonda Maull ’12, executive director of Waterbury Promise, said she wishes she had opportunities like this when she was an undergrad.
“I was very impressed,” she said. “I’m always in the spirit of giving back and supporting the next generation of leaders.
“Once you are a Charger, you are always a Charger, continued Maull. “To be part of the University community at this point in my career is important to me.”
Before the networking began, Matt Caporale, executive director of the Career Development Center, offered a presentation about the art and science of networking.
“Networking is about relationships and making connections,” he said, explaining that one’s network is similar to a spider web. As a spider moves, or one’s network grows, it makes ripples across the web.
“You have to spend some time getting to know other individuals because you have to find your way around that web,” he said.
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.