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 Lara Pugi, program coordinator at the University’s campus in Tuscany, Italy. She has lived in Prato for over a decade and appreciates the local parks and the people.
January 25, 2024
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 Lara Pugi, program coordinator at the University’s campus in Tuscany, Italy, who has previously visited the U.S.
Renee Chmiel: Where did you grow up?
Lara Pugi: I grew up near Florence in a small town in the Chianti area. It’s a nice town, and they have every kind of service there. We were there until I was in middle school, then we lived in Florence. The countryside was very different from life in the city. I had the chance to go out with my friends, and it was very safe. We used to meet at the public garden, and we played in the afternoon. Everyone knew each other.
RC: What is your favorite food?
LP: I like everything! I’m allergic to mushrooms, but otherwise, I enjoy food. I like to cook, and I love making pasta. I like lasagna and gnocchi with meat sauce. Now that I have a daughter, I have an assistant! She started cooking with me a few years ago, and it’s a lot of fun. I hope she continues to enjoy cooking.
RC: What is your favorite way to spend a Saturday?
LP: This has changed since I had a baby. In the past, I used to spend weekends in the mountains, where I have a house. Now, with a young child, it’s a little different. I dedicate time to her. I bring her to the park, and I play with her a lot.
RC: What are your favorite books to read?
LP: I used to read a lot, but I don’t always have time now. My house is full of books. I have a Kindle too, so that helps me a lot. There isn’t a specific kind of book that I like – I tend to move from one kind to another. I used to read a lot of biographies, then I read history books and romantic comedies.
RC: What do you like best about living in Prato?
LP: I moved to Prato in 2012, and I immediately liked it a lot. Everything is so close by. I feel comfortable living here, and I feel safe. I love the landscape. There are wonderful parks. I like the people, and I find they are very open. When I moved here, I didn’t know anyone, but I made friends quickly. I see this characteristic in people when I ask them to host a family dinner for our students and they are immediately enthusiastic about it and open to it.
RC: Where else have you traveled?
LP: I’ve seen most of the countries across Europe. I visited the U.S. twice and visited Central America, Mexico, and Guatemala.
RC: What do you enjoy the most about your role at the University of New Haven?
LP: When I was our students’ age, I wanted to study abroad, but I didn’t have the chance. My job enables me to be an important part of our students’ experience, which is great. I do my best to make them comfortable and to give them the best experience possible.
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.