Instagram Takeover Campaign Gives Inside Look Into Charger Experience

Students from across the University of New Haven were given the keys to the @UNewHaven Instagram account to show prospective students and their families, as well as the University community in general, an inside look into life as a Charger.

Throughout the semester, University of New Haven students took over the University’s Instagram account to show what it is like to be a student here. As part of the #ToBeACharger series, nearly 20 students created 100 posts about their experiences at the University.

They brought us into their classes, their club meetings, their studios, their residences, their favorite campus hangouts, the dining halls, and onto the athletic fields. And they told us about the friends they made, the passions they discovered as students, and how the University is helping them thrive and prepare to be future leaders.

Check out some of the highlights:

Ian Maloney ’20

A a criminal justice and legal studies double major, gave a behind-the-scenes look at the mass casualty simulation that brought together students across the Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.

It’s Ian again! I’m with Josh, the Incident Commander, who is busy allocating resources to investigate this active crime scene. Right now we have a suspect description and multiple casualties. EMS has triaged and transported victims. Criminal Justice and National Security are standing by for Fire Science to finish up with the suspect vehicle (pictured behind us) so we can collect evidence and prepare warrants. Forensics are standing by to run analyses on evidence. It’s a busy day at UNewHaven!! Keep following on the story 😊

A post shared by University of New Haven (@unewhaven) on Apr 26, 2018 at 8:23am PDT

Christina Genovese ’20

A communications and English major, brought us into her Ballet Fundamentals class that enables her to continue her love of dancing.

Hi everyone, it's Christina! I just had my Ballet Fundamentals class in the Rec Center! This class is an elective under the theater department, where students learn and work on ballet technique, learn healthy lifestyle tips, and have discussions about the dance world today. I love dancing and have done it all my life, so I am so happy this class offers me the ability to start the day off by doing something I'm passionate about! #ToBeACharger #ChooseChargerNation

A post shared by University of New Haven (@unewhaven) on Apr 23, 2018 at 9:32am PDT

Melinda Nanassy ’20

A double major in marketing and communications, had the opportunity to interview leading marketing executive Allen Rosenshine after his lecture on campus.

Hi, Everyone. Melinda Nanassy with you. Today has been a very exciting day so far! This morning I had the pleasure of interviewing advertising giant Allen Rosenshine in our television studio in Maxcy then listening to his wonderful lecture. It was a great experience and networking opportunity. #ToBeACharger @sfxystyle

A post shared by University of New Haven (@unewhaven) on Apr 12, 2018 at 10:35am PDT

Amber Marrero ’20

A cybersecurity and networks major, said, "You can be your best self at the University of New Haven and find friends who accept and embrace you and faculty who support you."

Next up in our #ToBeACharger Instagram takeover campaign is Amber Marrero ‘20, a #UNewHaven cyber security and networks major. "My favorite part of being a student at the University of New Haven is being able to express yourself both academically and socially," she says. "You can be your best self at the University and find friends who accept and embrace you and faculty who support you." #SuccessStartsHere #ChooseChargerNation

A post shared by University of New Haven (@unewhaven) on Apr 24, 2018 at 4:45am PDT