Charger Bulletin News 9/22/17
September 22, 2017
Filed under Charger Bulletin News, This Week's Top Stories
Coalition Calls for University to End Saudi Arabia Partnership
Glenn Rohrbacker, Ed
September 20, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
A letter addressed to President Steven Kaplan and Dean Mario Gaboury calls for the University of New Haven to end its partnership with the King Fahd Security College in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, citing human rights violations. The letter, authored by Stanley Heller and signed by over 40 activists, politicians (including former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stei...
University Enters Partnership With New Haven Sister Cities
Sarah Dematteis, Contributing Writer
September 18, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
In a press conference held Monday afternoon, The University of New Haven announced its partnership with New Haven Sister Cities, Inc. The alliance would be an initiative to promote global awareness, education, and understanding within New Haven’s eight sister cities located in China, Israel, Italy,...
USGA and GSC Raising Funds for Hurricane Relief
Israel Estrada, Contributing Writer
September 14, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, Student Life, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
Hurricane Irma, now officially the worst storm in history, along with Hurricane Harvey, have devastated entire cities. While some people have lost their lives, others have lost their livelihoods, they have seen their neighborhoods ruined, and are in a complete state of dishevel. Homes, grocery stores,...
Candidates Debate for Treasurer, Get Ready for Votes
AJ Greene, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven, USGA
On Tuesday, September 12, the USGA Treasurer debates took place in Gehring Hall, between President of ELITE Step Team Zanaiya Léon, and USGA Senator Gabriella Palmeri. Moderated by USGA President Nicolette Angelli, the questions included their personal qualifications for being treasurer, as well as how the...
Forest Hills Pool Opens to Residents
Karina Krul, Student Life Editor
September 12, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, Student Life, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
Forest Hills residents, as of Sept. 1, can begin utilizing the pool facility located within the building complex. The decision came after discussion between the university and the property management when students last year requested access to the pool. This is the first time it has been open to univer...
The Charger Bulletin to Start TV Broadcast
Christina Genovese, Community Engagement Editor
September 12, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
The Charger Bulletin will be officially starting a weekly “television” broadcast of their coverage. The broadcast will be posted every Friday on their website and on all of their social media platforms. “It may sound strange to want to do a TV broadcast in a time where they are being watched...
Transfer LLC Moved Off-Campus Due to Space Issue
Karina Krul, Student Life Editor
September 12, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
For the first time, a living-learning community at the University of New Haven is being housed off campus. This year, the Transfer LLC, comprised entirely of students who previously attended another university, will be located in the newly-opened Atwood. The Atwood offers off-campus housing off of Boston Post Road and Campbell Avenue i...
Find a Community Through “UNH Memes”
Glenn Rohrbacker, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
A Facebook page titled “UNH Memes” has gained considerable traction online, mainly by posting memes about the University that have been shared with other students. The page was started by a University student who requested he remain anonymous, but said he genuinely loves memes. At first, he was still g...
University Remembers 9/11 Together
Nicole Rivera, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
The University of New Haven held their annual 9/11 ceremony on Monday in the Maxcy quad. This year marked 16 years since the terrorist attack that changed the world. Amongst those who attended were administration, University staff, students, the Fire Science Club, EMS Club, ACJA, USGA, ROTC, West Haven community members, and military veterans. ...
University Prepares for an End to DACA
Glenn Rohrbacker, Editor in Chief
September 6, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, Politics, This Week's Top Stories, U.S. News, University of New Haven
In an email to students Tuesday night, University of New Haven President Steven Kaplan responded to the decision by the Trump Administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program passed by President Obama in 2012. Kaplan cited the approximately 800,000 people covered under DACA, ...
A Look at Welcome Week 2017
Kiana Quinonez, Reporter
September 5, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
Reporter Kiana Quinonez goes through the many events that got students back into the Charger spirit for fall semester.
University VP Eyeing Third Term on City Council
Glenn Rohrbacker, Editor in Chief
September 5, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
University of New Haven’s Associate Vice President of Public Safety & Administrative Services Ronald Quagliani is running for a third term on the West Haven City Council this fall. “Public service has been in my blood all my life,” he said in an interview. Quagliani was elected to the...
Community, University Aim to Unite at WestFest
Chazz Mair, Contributing Writer
September 3, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven, West Haven News
On September 2, the West Haven community and the University of New Haven came together for the third annual WestFest. Kicked off by residents and students throwing packets of powered paint at each other to the sound of their own laughter, the two communities looked at what the other had to offer. Connor Vargo, chair of the University’s Mayor’s Advisory Committee, said that the event was an idea p...
Student Start-Up Aims for Silicon Valley
Glenn Rohrbacker, Editor in Chief
August 31, 2017
Filed under Campus News and Events, This Week's Top Stories, University of New Haven
Some students head to the café in between classes, but one group University of New Haven students are meeting with venture capitalists and investors instead. In nine months, Nathan Pitruzzello, a University senior, has reached a level of investments and prospects from investors that most start-ups...
