Thursday's weather forecast calls for snow to arrive in our area at approximately 7 a.m., with snow falling at a moderate rate for 2 or 3 hours before it changes to a brief period of freezing rain and then a changeover to plain rain by early afternoon, ending all together by mid-afternoon. Total snow accumulation is predicted to be 2-3 inches. This will result in hazardous driving conditions.
Due to the storm’s timing and the potential for freezing rain, all in-person day classes on Thursday, February 6, 2025 are cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes beginning before 4 p.m. will transition to being held online or remotely.
Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by the instructor. Any change in the status for Thursday evening's classes beginning at 4 p.m. or later will be announced by 1 p.m. Thursday.
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 Thursday. 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 Thursday for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations.
We will provide updates as warranted. Stay safe.
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The Pompea EntreprenHER program provided a platform for entrepreneurs to network, gain brand exposure, and develop their presentation skills while sharing their passion and creativity.
June 2, 2021
Alex Flores ’22 recently attended a unique program during which five Connecticut entrepreneurs presented their businesses and shared their passion with the University community. The business founders – all women – discussed their inspiration, ideas, and goals as part of their pitches, which Flores called “admirable.”
Following the entrepreneurs’ pitches, Flores spoke as part of the event, titled Pompea EntreprenHER, inviting the entrepreneurs who presented to collaborate with the University and mentor students.
“It’s refreshing to see how inspiring these individuals are who shared their pitches,” said Flores, who serves as assistant treasurer of the University’s Women in Business Club, which organized the event. “We’re always looking for insights from small business owners, as well as stories of triumph and what can be learned from failure.”
Among those pitching their businesses were the founders of both Queen Bee, which creates and sells health shots and supports the protection of bees, and Big Hire, a construction industry recruitment and training company. Each founder discussed her company, its products and/or services, and its goals.
Endeavoring to empower women, the competition, which was open to entrepreneurs in all industries, provided a platform for the entrepreneurs to showcase their passion and creativity, as well as their business. Participants enhanced their professional skills while networking with mentors and investors and gaining brand exposure.
“We’re celebrating these ladies because of their accomplishments, tenacity, and entrepreneurial mindset,” said Candice Deal, Ph.D., assistant dean of the University’s Pompea College of Business. “Pompea EntreprenHER is not just a competition. It’s a platform to support women and assist them.”
Held virtually, entrepreneurs presented their pitches to the University community, as well as a panel of judges that included Debra Logan-Rabb ’92 MBA, a member of the University’s Women’s Leadership Council who now works for , and Susan D’Agostino ’85 MBA, a member of the Women’s Leadership Council and the Pompea College of Business advisory board.
Several students also participated in the program. Gabriella Garcia-Perez ’24, a business management major, discussed the Community Integration Mentoring Program, the nonprofit organization she founded, and Hannah Providence ’22 helped present one of the awards.
“This was an amazing opportunity,” said Providence, an economics major. “We appreciate the entrepreneurs who pitched their businesses.”
To take part in the competition, entrepreneurs had to have businesses that were at least in the startup phase or very close to launch. Businesses must have been led by a female CEO or have at least half of its founders be female or self-identifying as female. Entrepreneurs competed for monetary awards as well as mentorship opportunities.
, which creates and sells inclusive and sustainably produced dancewear, captured third place in the competition, and , a media company that shares the stories of young Black women, finished in second place. , a smart robot for golf course maintenance, captured first place.
Josephine Moran ’01 M.S., ’19 EMBA, co-founder of the University’s Women’s Leadership Council and chair of the University’s Pompea College of Business Advisory Board, announced the results of the competition.
“This was a fabulous event,” said Moran, an executive vice president and chief corporate services & consumer lending officer at who also serves as a member of the University’s Board of Governors. “I was so inspired I didn’t want it to end. Everyone did a great job, and their presentations were amazing. Their businesses are inspiring and purpose-driven. They are all winners.”
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A new weather station on the Branford Trolley Trail is upgrading environmental research and data collection, offering real-time insights into the effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems.
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Henrik Nielsen, a Scandinavian business executive, has significantly increased his original seven-figure gift, enabling the University to support 42 Afghan women seeking to continue their education in the United States.
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Beatrice Glaviano ’26 breaks down the science of sugar, the myths, and why donuts still deserve a place in our lives this semester.