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Posted on: Friday, January 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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IN THIS ISSUE

  • Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
  • Students: Remember to quarantine for seven days before your first time on campus in spring 2021
  • Call for volunteers: Support on-campus COVID-19 testing, Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
  • President Christian comments on violence at the U.S. Capitol
  • Introducing CircleIn, the new peer-to-peer study app for New Paltz students
  • Still time to register: January trainings sign-up deadline is Monday, Jan. 11
  • Coming Monday: January Institute for Sustainability Faculty Fellows
  • Photo throwback: Remember live music?
  • FAQ of the day: Are students required to get tested for COVID-19 before coming to campus for the spring 2021 semester?
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: Metalwork to brighten your day
 

Coronavirus updates

Jan. 8 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

Students: Remember to quarantine for seven days before your first time on campus in spring 2021
If you're planning to move into residence halls on Jan. 17, begin your quarantine on Jan. 10

Call for volunteers: Support on-campus COVID-19 testing, Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
Thanking everyone in advance for contributing time and energy to help ensure the success of this vital initiative

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

SUNY System-wide COVID-19 Case Tracker
Published statistics from all 64 campuses, updated every 24 hours
 

News of the day

President Christian comments on violence at the U.S. Capitol
Thoughts on this week's events through the lens of higher education's mission

Introducing CircleIn, the new peer-to-peer study app for New Paltz students
Learn more about this National Science Foundation-backed tool for collaborative learning

Still time to register: January trainings sign-up deadline is Monday, Jan. 11
A diverse array of professional development opportunities for employees on Jan. 14 & 15

Coming Monday: January Institute for Sustainability Faculty Fellows
An exciting, one-day workshop series, open to all members of the campus community
 
 
2017 Questionable Authorities show - photo gallery
Seeing Questionable Authorities in the Village is definitely on the short list of things we miss most from before the pandemic, so here's a photo throwback to their April 14, 2017, show at Bacchus. Spend a minute with the full gallery to relive a great time, and start the weekend strong with their covers of "Dancing With Myself" and "All Star" from last year.
 

Spring 2021 FAQ of the Day
Are students required to get tested for COVID-19 before coming to campus for the spring 2021 semester?
Per SUNY’s requirements for the spring 2021 semester, all New Paltz students must produce a negative COVID-19 test prior to coming to campus, or get tested for COVID-19 immediately after coming to campus.
This applies to any student who plans to live, work or take classes on campus, or use campus facilities such as the gym, library or dining areas.
For many students, the easiest way to fulfill this requirement will be to get a quick, easy, on-campus COVID-19 test within five days after your first day on campus in the spring semester.
The College will offer daily (Monday – Friday) on-campus COVID-19 testing from Jan. 19 – Feb. 4 to help students meet this requirement.
You may also get tested off campus and submit results to the Student Health Service as an email attachment to healthservice@newpaltz.edu. Off-campus test results must be submitted within five days of arrival on campus.
Wherever you choose to get tested, your test must take place either during the three days before or five days after your first day on campus for the spring semester.
So, if you’re planning to come to campus when residence halls open on Jan. 17, you must get tested between Jan. 14 and Jan. 22 in order to meet SUNY’s requirement.
Please note that you must get an individual or pool PCR test; rapid tests are less accurate and do not meet SUNY's requirements.
More information for students about spring 2021 can be found in our comprehensive What Students Should Know guide.
 

Events, resources and reminders

Remember to do the Health Screening every day for two weeks before your first time on campus in spring 2021
New SUNY policy means those planning to be on campus later this month should resume daily screenings now

Faculty, check your syllabi: Updates to finals calendar may impact spring planning
SUNY's COVID-19 requirements necessitated late revisions to spring 2021 calendar
Faculty should review their schedules to avoid conflicts, especially during exams

What students should know for spring 2021
A comprehensive guide to help you prepare for next semester

Need help completing your OSCQR rubric? Get drop-in support from OIT
Office of Instructional Technology is available to assist faculty today from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SUNY call for participation: Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities Classroom
Presenters wanted for an online gathering on March 26
Interested in contributing? Complete this proposal form by Feb. 1

Athletics and Career Resource Center will partner on Career Clinic
A five-part workshop series tailored for student-athletes, Jan. 11 - 15
 

The latest from media

Mid-Hudson Valley educators try to teach apolitically, compassionately about U.S. Capitol riots
Associate Professor of Teaching & Learning Kiersten Greene weighs in on how teachers can support young students in chaotic times
Times Herald-Record, 1/7/21
 

From Our Community
 
The Metal Program on Instagram
Always grateful for a splash of color during the winter months. These pieces come courtesy of the Metal Program (@newpaltzmetal) and recent BFA graduate Erin Underhill '20 (@erin_hill_metal).
 

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