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Posted on: Thursday, January 7, 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
  • On-campus COVID-19 testing tomorrow, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • SUNY statement on violence in the nation's capital
  • Faculty, check your syllabi: Updates to finals calendar may impact spring planning
  • Ulster County Executive announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
  • Four new exhibitions coming to The Dorsky Museum for spring 2021
  • NY Smokers Quitline offering free nicotine gum
  • FAQ of the day: What else is new in the Daily Health Screening for spring 2021?
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: More from the Inner Visions art thesis exhibition
 

Coronavirus updates

Jan. 7 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

On-campus COVID-19 testing tomorrow, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Appointments required for this individual PCR testing opportunity

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

SUNY statement on violence in the nation's capital
Chancellor Malatras, Chairman Tisch, and Vice Chairman Perales comment on yesterday's events

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

Ulster County Executive announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Hub sites in Kingston and Ellenville prepared to administer up to 50,000 vaccinations per month when supplies are available

Four new exhibitions coming to The Dorsky Museum for spring 2021
Opening Feb. 6: Department of Art faculty showcase; early 20th century photographs of child laborers; a survey of Kathy Goodell's painting, drawing and sculpture; and a study of how humans relate to surrounding ecologies

NY Smokers Quitline offering free nicotine gum
Trying to drop the habit? The Employee Assistance Program recommends this free resource
 
 
SUNY New Paltz on Instagram
All that snow and ice doesn't look so bad from up here.
 

Spring 2021 FAQ of the Day
What else is new in the Daily Health Screening for spring 2021?
In addition to the 14-day pre-screening requirement, there are some other new questions and required attestations in our Daily Health Screening, in accordance with SUNY’s reopening guidance for spring 2021.
As a reminder, students and employees can complete the Daily Health Screening by visiting my.newpaltz.edu.
The Daily Health Screening will now ask if the student or employee has travelled to a noncontiguous state (i.e., a state that does not directly border New York) in the last 10 days.
If they answer yes, they will be asked to attest that they completed the New York State Traveler Health Form and the required testing and/or quarantine based on the length of time they were out of the state. More information about that form and those state requirements can be found at this link.
SUNY also requires that students who will live on campus, take at least one class on campus, work on campus, or use services on campus, must attest that they have completed the seven-day precautionary quarantine prior to returning to campus. This attestation will also take place within the Daily Health Screening. 
 

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

January trainings: Click here for full descriptions and registration info
A diverse array of professional development opportunities for employees on Jan. 14 & 15

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 assistance for faculty, continuing Friday at 10 a.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

SUNY Upstate has given out 82% of their vaccines
The SUNY System has been doing its part getting the COVID-19 vaccine distributed
WSYR, 1/5/21
 

From Our Community
 
Inner Visions, the virtual exhibition featuring thesis work by students who graduated at the end of the fall 2020 semester, is still online and full of incredible work in a variety of mediums, including this photograph by Sara Moinian '20 (Visual Arts), titled "Noelle."
“We live in a world of constant distraction, but if you change your perspective, there is art everywhere,” Moinian wrote in her artist’s statement.
 

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