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.
University News
In a message to the University community, Dean of Students Ophelie Rowe-Allen announced that Raymond Rolle ’22 died on April 9 following a motor vehicle accident in New Haven.
April 9, 2022
Dear Members of the University Community,
I am writing with a very heavy heart to inform you of the passing of Raymond Rolle, a computer engineering major in our Class of 2022 and an active member of the University’s TEDx Club. A native of the Bahamas, he died earlier this morning in a motor vehicle accident in the New Haven area. Also involved in the motor vehicle accident was Kenu Adderley ’20, ’21 M.S. He is currently hospitalized.
Raymond’s adviser Christopher Martinez, associate professor of computer engineering, said Raymond was great to have in class and that he was passionate about his studies.
“This is going to be very hard for his professors and classmates,” he said. “He was so kindhearted, and he got along with everyone. This semester, he was taking his junior design experience course. He worked so well with his classmates, and he was regularly in the lab on weekends working on his project. He put in a lot of hard work. The last time I saw him, he was talking about applying for internships and grad school. He had a great deal of potential.”
“I am heartbroken for Raymond’s parents, his family, friends, and professors,” added President Steven H. Kaplan. “The death of someone so young with so much potential is a horrific tragedy and an unspeakable loss. As an international student, he showed great dedication in coming to the United States to pursue his most lofty goals and aspirations. I hope that Raymond’s loved ones are able to find some comfort in the memories they have of him. On behalf of our entire University community, I also extend our thoughts and prayers to Kenu and his family and friends during this difficult time.”
Grief counseling is available through the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Office. Students can call to make appointments or seek support by calling 203-932-7333. (An on-call clinician is available through the weekend). The Dean of Students office is also available to students at 203-932-7176 this weekend or by email at DeanOfStudents@newhaven.edu. Faculty and staff members can click here for available support.
We will share details on arrangements for celebrating the life of Raymond when they are finalized by his family. Details will be shared soon for an on-campus memorial.
Please join me in extending our heartfelt condolences to Raymond’s parents, his family, friends, and classmates.
Sincerely,
Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Ed.D.
Dean of Students
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