new paltz forward: our plan for spring 2021

Coronavirus Information and Resources

Coronavirus Information and Resources

Active Student Cases *

1

For May. 10.

Active Employee Cases

0

For May. 10.

Total Cases Last Week

0

For week ending May. 7, 2021.

Recovered *

289

Since Jan. 1, 2021.

Total Tests Administered on Campus **

39,641

Since Jan. 1, 2021.

Positive Rate from On-Campus Testing **

0.53%

Since Jan. 1, 2021.

Total Students In On-Campus Quarantine

0

For May. 10.

Total Students in On-Campus Isolation

1

For May. 10.

Total positive cases among students who have been on campus since Jan. 1, 2021:

258

Total positive cases among employees who have been on campus since Jan. 1, 2021:

32

Total students residing in Ulster County who have reported a positive test to the College:

43

 

Fall 2020 (Aug. 24 - Dec. 31, 2020)

Total positive cases from on-campus population for Fall 2020:  75

Total COVID-19 tests conducted on campus in Fall 2020:   10,750

Positivity rate for COVID-19 tests conducted on campus in Fall 2020:   0.36%

 

Spring/Summer 2020 (March 1 - Aug. 23, 2020)

Total positive cases from on-campus population for Spring/Summer 2020:  31

 

* While our Active and Recovered case tallies may include individuals who were tested at off-campus facilities, these figures will not be included in the Positivity Rate calculation, which only counts tests that take place on campus.

** On-campus testing is performed by Enzo Labs, SHS and SUNY Upstate Medical University for all students and employees coming to campus. This figure reflects tests performed, therefore some test results may still be pending.

Active cases are defined as a confirmed positive COVID-19 test among individuals who have been on campus and may have exposed others. Learn more about our testing and tracing protocols here. This dashboard will be updated by 10 a.m. daily, Monday-Friday.

Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News

Posted on: 10:00 AM on Mon, 10 May

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This newsletter is a daily source of campus news, useful tips, events information, and updates about confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our community. Read more here.
Students, faculty and staff will also receive important bulletins via NPForward text notifications.
 

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Coronavirus update: One student has tested positive
  • Appointment-only COVID-19 testing will continue on campus this summer
  • Effective May 17, vaccinated people are exempt from SUNY’s weekly testing requirement
  • College can now review and approve research involving incarcerated people
  • Gina Vriens ’06 serves up the sweet side of entrepreneurship
  • Employees: Three simple steps to help you plan for retirement
  • Join the team! Sodexo is hiring student employees for fall
  • "Joining a brotherhood": Meet Danny Jones '22, baseball team manager
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: Things to do in New Paltz before you graduate
 

Coronavirus updates

May 10 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One student has tested positive

Appointment-only COVID-19 testing will continue on campus this summer
You can get a test this week on May 13 at Awosting Hall
Starting May 20, College Terrace will be our summer testing site

Effective May 17, vaccinated people are exempt from SUNY’s weekly testing requirement
Exemption processed automatically when you confirm vaccination at my.newpaltz.edu;
Those who have not submitted vaccination info will need to test every week they are on campus this summer, in a continuation of SUNY’s testing policy

Info and instructions for sharing vaccination info with the College
Voluntary option to help us plan now includes exemption from weekly testing policy

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more
 

News of the day

College can now review and approve research involving incarcerated people
The Human Research Ethics Board has completed a multi-year effort to enable students, faculty, and staff to plan and conduct research studies with people in prison
As part of this process, an external prisoner advocate has joined the Board

Gina Vriens ’06 serves up the sweet side of entrepreneurship
After building a career as a successful strategist in NYC, this alumna found a new passion crafting Old World baked goods according to family tradition

Employees: Three simple steps to help you plan for retirement
Tips for getting the information you need as you make this decision

Join the team! Sodexo is hiring student employees for fall
$15/hour, 10-15 hours per week on campus, weekday and weekend shifts available
 
 
Athletics Feature: Danny Jones
Danny Jones '22 (Management) has been a vital member of the men's baseball team this year, despite being unable to play on the field. As team manager, he works with players and coaches on strategy and approach, and has built tight friendships up and down the roster. "Danny is just the type of guy you want to have around," said team captian Anthony Amoroso '21 (Marketing). 
Watch the full video about Jones's contributions at nphawks.com.
 

Events, resources and reminders

Young Writers Programs schedule for summer 2021
The Hudson Valley Writing Project offers sessions for kids 8-17, on subjects including nature writing, roleplaying games, and the always-popular guide to the college essay

National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend applications are now open for 2022
Info and resources to help faculty apply for this prestigious award, including a timeline and NEH contact info

"If You Write It, They Will Fund": SUNY's popular workshop on grants and proposals, May 18 - Aug. 9
Faculty and staff can learn how to get started in grant writing and increase their chances of getting funded

Question, Persuade, Refer: Learn three steps to help prevent suicide
Free, one-hour training from SUNY can prepare you to support someone through a crisis

Employees: Make an appointment today for free, one-on-one financial advising
AIG offers virtual sessions for all faculty and staff, available now through the end of May
 

The latest from media

Arrivals from New York City fuel Ulster County's population growth
More than 3,400 people from moved here from the metro area in 2020
Daily Freeman, 5/8/21
 

From Our Community
 
SUNY New Paltz on Instagram
It’s about that time!
We came up with a few ideas of things to do before graduating from New Paltz. How many have you checked off?
 

Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you! 

We're always working to make sure this newsletter is providing students, faculty and staff with important and useful information. If you have news you'd like to get out to members of our community, we welcome submissions* and ideas of all kinds:
  • Have important news to share with the SUNY New Paltz community?
  • Developed an innovative solution to improve remote teaching and learning?
  • Figured out a lifehack to help yourself stay positive?
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Please just reply to this email or write to communication@newpaltz.edu and let us know what you would like to see in this space. Thank you!
*Note: Opinions expressed by our contributors belong solely to their authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of SUNY New Paltz.

 

 

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