#ChargersCare is a compilation of stories that demonstrates how Charger Nation is giving back, creating hope, and impacting their communities and the lives of others. Follow along or contribute your story on social media using the hashtags #ChargersCare and #ChargersHelpingChargers!
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Jackie Dawood ’19 M.A. created a podcast focusing on the field of organizational psychology that she is using as a platform to bring together fellow Chargers and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the workplace.
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A widely respected authority on diversity issues in criminal justice, Dr. Boyd has decades of experience as an educator and a law enforcement professional. He will oversee the implementation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan for the university.
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Members of the student-run Mayor’s Advisory Commission are committed to supporting the West Haven community. So when they learned about an increased need at a local food pantry due to the coronavirus pandemic, they answered the call.
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Attending a workshop for creating public service announcements led Emily Brown ’22 to develop her first PSA. She produced an uplifting message about overcoming addiction and recovery. Her video has now been aired on television statewide and shared online, and she hopes it fosters a dialogue about recovery.
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Peter Valentin ’08 M.S. was among the dozens of federal professionals deployed to help New York City officials respond to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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In an email to the University community, President Steven Kaplan announced a number of new initiatives committed to enriching the University community, reinforcing the importance of an education that includes a critical examination of race and ethnicity, and ensuring the University is at the forefront of instilling in the next generation of leaders – particularly those who take an oath to serve and protect us – the ideals that unite communities, empower racial equality, and transcend division.
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Kate Miller, Ph.D., found a creative way for her students to do their labs at home, and her students found the experience to be a meaningful way to reflect, connect with nature, and enjoy some time outside.
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Ben Hodge ’16, ’19 M.S. juggled extra hours in the lab while he continued to teach and tutor his students remotely, and his work is making a meaningful difference in the fight against COVID-19.
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In emails to the University community, University of New Haven President Steven Kaplan and David Schroeder, acting dean of the Henry C. Lee College, expressed sadness and anger over the death of George Floyd and called for justice.
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Pompea College of Business Recognizes Largest Gift in University of New Haven History from alumnus, successful business executive, and longtime benefactor Charles E. Pompea '71, '90 EMBA, '06 Hon., vice chair of the university’s Board of Governors, his wife Tamera, and their family.
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William Bucknall ’63, ’65, ’08 Hon., a member of the University's Board of Governors since 2006 and one of the University’s most devoted benefactors, contributed $1 million to support student scholarships, undergraduate research, and excellence in teaching.
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Get to know Danielle Coady, coordinator for programming and community engagement for the University of New Haven’s Office of Residential life, who is discovering new ways to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic and is sharing her ideas with Charger Nation.
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As I adjusted to learning remotely and social distancing amid the global coronavirus pandemic, I reflected on the impact the pandemic is having on people around the world, as well as on what I have learned about myself.
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Alumni from across the country and around the globe joined students, faculty, and staff in showing their Charger Pride and celebrating what it means to be a part of Charger Nation.
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While students are now searching for jobs and internships from home, staff members in the University of New Haven’s Career Development Center are continuing to provide a comprehensive offering of trainings, workshops, office hours, and other career services online.
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As students continue learning remotely and faculty and staff members work from home, the University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences remains connected, through regular staff meetings held online and through virtual office hours for students.
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Meet some of the veterans and active service members in the University of New Haven community who are committing themselves to service amid the global coronavirus pandemic. They hope to make a difference when it is needed the most.
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As I have seen the impact COVID-19 has had on communities, particularly on people of color, I have found myself more driven than ever to help address the ongoing health disparities in the U.S. healthcare system.
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In an opinion piece published in Puerto Rico’s most widely read newspaper, lecturer Yanice Mendez-Fernandez ’21 MPH called on officials to not forget the displaced and homeless populations impacted by COVID- 19.
We are so proud of Women's Soccer Alumna Kim Taylor '11, and the many healthcare and frontline workers and in our alumni community who are keeping us safe!
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I was proud to help plan the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion’s virtual celebration of Identity Week as a way to keep the campus community connected and celebrate resilience while we cope with the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Stop & Shop stepped forward with a large donation earlier this year and doubled that contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic –realizing that students and their families were hit hard. Because the pandemic closed the University’s physical Campus Pantry, the pantry quickly shifted to providing gift cards to students in need across the nation.
Paramedicine student, Doug Schmidt ’22, is volunteering as an Emergency Medical Technician 24-36 hours a week in Vermont’s epi-center in Chittenden County through Shelburne Rescue and working another 24 hours at Bristol Rescue Squad, Inc.
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Gil Fried, J.D., is a pro when it comes to teaching sport management classes remotely, and he says that, like with sports, practice makes perfect for students participating in distance learning.
Pentair, where alumnus John Jacko, Jr. ‘88 serves as executive vice president and chief growth officer, has mobilized to contribute critical technologies that are being used to help COVID-19 patients.
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The behind-the-scenes work of facilities employees is crucial to maintaining and cleaning campus for the ultimate return of students, and, in the meantime, the local emergency personnel who are calling campus home as they respond to COVID-19.
Alumna Roxanne Coady ’74, owner of RJ Julia Booksellers, is supporting her community in an innovative and impactful way. Coady asked customers to show their support by purchasing books through the store for distribution to the 1,500 children receiving lunches in the New Haven public schools.
Mike Gianoni ’92 EMBA, CEO of Blackbaud, said he is foregoing his paycheck during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the other measures Gianoni announced were a donation to the World Health Organization and UN Foundation and the release of free educational resources to help organizations manage the crisis.
Sean O’Brien ’97, alumnus of the University of New Haven Business Administration program, is the Vice President of Precision Metal Products Inc. (PMP). He has started production on face shields to be distributed to local hospitals in CT to protect our healthcare workers as they combat COVID-19.
Student Derek Libby '20 works full time as a Captain with the Burlington, Vermont Fire Department. He has been filling a variety of roles within the State Emergency Operations Center, including Infrastructure and Emergency Services Branch Director, and working within the Medical Surge Cell.
University of New Haven alumni, faculty, and staff recently submitted video messages of solidarity to our students, who are finishing out the remainder of the semester (and in some cases, their college experiences) virtually. It is in these moments that we find our strength and prove to ourselves, and to each other, what it takes to be a Charger.
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Recognizing the impact of COVID-19 could present financial challenges for some of their classmates, the University’s Graduate Student Council is providing support to students in need. Their efforts are one of many ways Chargers are helping Chargers during this unprecedented situation.
The #UNewHavenAlumni Association and Alumni Relations team would like to thank everyone on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, including all of our #firstresponders and #healthcareworkers. It is in these moments that we find our strength and prove to ourselves, and to each other, what it takes to be a Charger.nts, who are finishing out the remainder of the semester (and in some cases, their college experiences) virtually. It is in these moments that we find our strength and prove to ourselves, and to each other, what it takes to be a Charger.
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Get to know David Faugno ’09 M.S., a strength and conditioning coach for the University of New Haven’s Chargers Athletics department, who is continuing to lead workouts remotely for student-athletes who are pursuing their studies online for the rest of the semester.
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Professor Karl Minges and his public health students are studying the coronavirus pandemic in real time, and he’s finding innovative ways to keep students connected during this time of online learning and social distancing.
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Since the University made the decision for students to finish the remainder of the semester remotely in response to the global coronavirus pandemic, students, faculty, and staff have come together to ensure a sense of continuity, support, and community.
University of New Haven graduate Rick Fontana '99 is emergency management director for the City of New Haven. He is overseeing the effort, in collaboration with FEMA, to convert public college and university facilities into emergency medical sites and lodging to prepare for the anticipated increase in COVID-19 cases. Our thanks to Rick for his dedicated leadership.
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In an update to alumni and friends, President Kaplan discusses how the University community has mobilized to smoothly transition nearly seven thousand students to remote instruction and numerous online resources, stepped forward to provide critical assistance to local emergency responders, and developed new and innovative ways to assist each other during this time of uncertainty.
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As local public safety professionals and emergency personnel work to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, the University of New Haven is doing its part to help support their efforts by offering critically needed temporary housing in its residence halls.
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Inspired by their family members in Italy, Jessica Esposito ’19, ’20 M.S. and her parents were determined not to let the coronavirus pandemic stop them from celebrating her birthday. They found a creative way to celebrate and connect with their neighbors while doing their part to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Dr. Kagya Amoako and his students are using 3D-printing technology to develop innovative solutions for the possible lack of critical equipment healthcare providers need to treat patients impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Brian A. Marks, J.D., Ph.D., senior lecturer in the Department of Economics and Business Analytics, is leading a team of professors that quickly moved 10 sections of an introductory Business and Entrepreneurship course to a remote format and, within days, had a plan to make the culminating business plan competition a live online event.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Student Council Executive Board identified that food insecurity, due to the loss of work and income, would be a huge challenge for our graduate students. In response, using GSC funds, they established a Grocery Store Card Initiative.
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Working across platforms including Blackboard, Zoom, and GroupMe, Robin Kerkstra, RDH, MSDH, an assistant professor of allied health, is making certain that her dental hygiene students remain a strong, connected community of learners.
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Caitlin Sculley ’15 MHA has brought her clinical background, leadership skills, and dedication to caring for patients and healthcare providers to her new role as part of Yale New Haven Hospital’s response to the pandemic.
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An interdisciplinary panel of experts came together on March 9 to answer questions about COVID-19 and discuss how members of the University community can protect themselves and others from the virus.
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By connecting with students on Instagram, Brue is still making students smile while endeavoring to give them a sense of calm as they adjust to the impact of the coronavirus global pandemic and learning remotely for the remainder of this semester.
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In light of the decision to conduct all classes remotely for the remainder of the semester, the University of New Haven, working with local health officials, created a voluntary program adhering to current health guidelines that enabled students to collect their personal items and move out of their residence halls.
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As students transition to remote learning for the remainder of the semester, University of New Haven faculty and staff members are coming together to adopt new technologies and create virtual communities that provide students the support they need to meet their educational goals.
We are so inspired by the incredible leadership and thoughtfulness of our students at this time. They are demonstrating, through their bold words and actions, what it truly means to be a Charger. Read letters sent by the presidents of the Graduate Student Council and Undergraduate Student Government Association to the campus community.
School of Health Sciences staff member Ezequiel Alvarez-Figueroa, R.D.H., MHA prepared Dental Center supplies for donation in response to Covid-19. Supplies will go to West Haven and CT Region 2 Emergency Management for distribution to local healthcare providers.
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At the beginning of the semester, Christina Zito, Ph.D. piloted the use of Labster, a virtual lab simulation. That experience has been valuable as she and her colleagues across the University are implementing innovative learning solutions that are enabling students, in light of the global coronavirus pandemic, to successfully continue their coursework remotely.
While we are not able to bring our community together physically right now, we hope you see this as a time to connect and support each other. We encourage you to reach out to us and each other through our social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (all @UNewHavenAlumni) and LinkedIn (University of New Haven Alumni Association).
We know this is a challenging time for everyone, including those who own or work at small businesses. So to support our community, any Charger alumni who would like to can promote their small business on our Facebook page.