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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. The campus will remain closed through Monday, and we expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly. 

Campus Services During the Closure 

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed: 

  • Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty) 
  • Dining 
  • Computer Labs 
  • Facilities/Housekeeping 
  • University Operator 
  • Health Services (TBD by Director) 

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety. 

Classes and Work During the Closure 

Students 
Scheduled face-to-face classes will not take place on campus. At the discretion of faculty, some in-person classes may be held remotely. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor.  

Staff 
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with their supervisors as appropriate. 

Staying Informed 

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

 

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Student Profiles

Life as a Golden Bear

Embarking on your college journey marks the beginning of a new chapter, full of potential, discovery, and decision-making. As you step into this exciting phase of life, it’s perfectly natural to feel uncertain about which path to choose. At WNE, we understand the weight of this decision and the importance of finding the right fit for your unique interests and goals.

Check out our collection of student profiles to learn more about various majors across our four colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy and Health Sciences) and School of Law, different ways to get involved on campus, and how these Golden Bears are embracing their passions in and out of the classroom!

Sean Alvord

Sean Alvord '24/MSA'25

Hometown: Westfield, MA
Major: Finance and Accounting

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Sarahy Gaspar

Sarahy Gaspar '26

Hometown: Manchester, NJ
Major: Cybersecurity

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Jaylen Hawkins

Jaylen Hawkins '25 

Hometown: Danbury, CT 
Major: Civil Engineering

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Linda Holeman

Linda Holeman '27

Hometown: Preston, CT
Major: Criminal Justice

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Jayla Johnson

Jayla Johnson '26

Hometown: Meriden, CT 
Major: Psychology

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Roman Lee

Roman Lee '27/L'29

Hometown: Hartford, CT
Major: 3+3 Business and Law

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Grant Manley

Grant Manley '24 

Hometown: Lake Elsinore, CA 
Major: Political Science

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Conner Olden

Conner Olden '25

Hometown: Suffield, CT
Major: Marketing

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Loredana Randazzo

Loredana Randazzo '24/OTD'26

Hometown: Agawam, MA
Major: 3+3 Psychology/OTD

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Cole Strzelecki

Cole Strzelecki '25

Hometown: Westbrook, CT
Major: Creative Writing

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