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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At recent conference in New York, students on the University’s award-winning Model United Nations Team were not only recognized for their outstanding performance, they also developed their confidence and critical skills that, they believe, they will continue to draw on in their academic and professional careers.
April 25, 2023
Students taking part in the University’s Model United Nations (MUN) program recently traveled to New York to take part in the National MUN Conference. Under the mentorship of their professor Chris Haynes, Ph.D., the University’s teams representing Indonesia and Fiji earned Outstanding Delegation awards. Students also won nine Outstanding Position Paper awards – the most outstanding paper awards the University has ever earned.
Dr. Haynes serves as director of the program, which has been generously supported by Phil Bartels ’11 Hon. and Susan Bartels, two of the University’s most generous benefactors.
Beyond the students’ success at the conference, they said it was the meaningful opportunity to build invaluable skills, including resilience, confidence, and public speaking, which students say was especially impactful. Below, three students reflect on their experience and what they learned from it.
This semester I had the privilege of being able to be a part of Model United Nations. This is a course I was previously interested in taking, but I wasn’t able to until this semester. When I first signed up for the class, I was extremely intimidated with the coursework and expectations. However, as the semester continued, it slowly got easier.
Dr. Chris Haynes works hard to make personal connections with each student and works with us to improve so that we can become the best version of ourselves. He offers constant advice that allows us to succeed in class and beyond. During classes, we work hard to develop leadership skills, and by the time the conference comes, leading a group comes naturally without having to think too much about it.
During the conference, there were certainly times when I questioned if this was something I was capable of doing. I definitely had to put my nerves to the side and just walk into the conference room in a confident manner. However, by the end of the conference, I noticed an increase in confidence and realized that I came back with amazing social skills. As a whole, this program has allowed me to grow and given me numerous opportunities to develop skills that I will find useful moving forward.
Although intimidating at first, you learn things about yourself that you didn’t know before. You develop numerous skills that make you wonder if the person you were at the beginning of the semester is the same person you are now. I can easily say that at the beginning of this semester I was a very quiet individual who would just follow others. However, now I am someone who is a lot more social and confident, and I no longer hesitate to lead a group of people.
In addition to the skills you gain in this course, you also gain an amazing support system. Everybody is in this together, and you learn to be a part of a team. By the end of the conference, you learn that you have a family. I am currently enrolled to take MUN again for the Fall 2023 semester, and I hope to continue taking MUN throughout my next two years at the University.
Our Model United Nations program has had a positive impact on my personal and professional development. As a business analytics major, I have directly benefited from both the course and the conference simulation. From research techniques to networking, the skills I have acquired from this experience are highly transferable. Most importantly, I have become a more confident person. I credit my development to Dr. Haynes and our head delegates and thank them for their guidance, feedback, and attention to detail.
My favorite part of the MUN experience was the conference itself. We spent a week in New York working with students from around the world, discussing a range of problems and forming solutions. The conference pushed me outside of my comfort zone, allowing me to develop my critical thinking and interpersonal skills. This is why I would recommend this class to any student regardless of their major or academic interests.
Thank you to everyone from Dr. Haynes, Joseph Scollo, and the head delegates for their hard work and leadership; Phil and Susan Bartels for their generosity; Carolyn Brehm and Ambassador Richard Boucher for their advice and contributions; and everyone else who makes this MUN program thrive.
When I first decided to do Model UN, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was going through a rough time in my life and thought MUN could be a good distraction and resume builder. I certainly did not expect MUN to have this huge of an impact on me.
Back in January, I would get nervous to even introduce myself to those I did not know. I am now able to deliver a speech in front of hundreds of strangers with ease. It was a long road to get there of course, but it was a journey well worth it. With the help of Dr. Haynes, our head delegates, and my classmates, each class got easier and easier. I slowly started to understand our simulations and even had several returners on their toes at times. The class helped me gain confidence and build on new skills each week, preparing me well for our New York MUN conference.
When the time for conference arrived, I was super excited, yet nervous. All the hard work in class had paid off. Before I knew it, I was leading a group of more than 60 people. I did not get by without challenges though. When I was faced with delegates targeting my leadership abilities, I was lucky to have my head delegates and co-delegates there to support me while Dr. Haynes helped me strategize.
Our University of New Haven MUN team ended the conference week having achieved so much. Although we received quite a few awards, it was the bonds I built with my classmates and the new, confident attitude I acquired that really changed my experience at this school. I look forward to returning to MUN in the fall as I am truly grateful for this incredible experience.
Lizbeth Medrano is a political science major. Deepak Dinesh is a business analytics major. Abigail Fruhling is a national security major.
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