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Posted on: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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IN THIS ISSUE

  • SUNY agrees with multiple bargaining units to continue mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees
  • College exceeds goal for first-ever campaign, raising more than $24.6 million in philanthropic support
  • Michael Corbisiero named acting chief of police
  • Recommendations may now be submitted for Discretionary Salary Increases for professional employees
  • PianoSummer returns July 12-16 with new virtual format
  • Athletics inducts seven new members to Alumni Wall of Distinction
  • Soaring Higher: A brief video montage to express our gratitude for your generosity
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: A splash of red, white and blue
 

News of the day

SUNY agrees with UUP, PEF, NYSCOPBA and PBANYS to continue free, mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees
Guidance to come on how these agreements will be implemented in our community this fall

Soaring Higher: College exceeds goal for first-ever campaign, raising more than $24.6 million in philanthropic support
Generosity of the worldwide SUNY New Paltz community will create create new opportunities for current and future generations of students

College names Michael Corbisiero acting chief of police
In his prior role as deputy chief, Corbisiero coordinated security logistics for campus events and served on the Emergency Management Team, among many other duties

Recommendations may now be submitted for Discretionary Salary Increases for professional employees
Click for info on who is eligible, how funds are distributed, and how to submit recommendations

PianoSummer returns July 12-16 with new virtual format
After a pandemic hiatus, the beloved program is back with multiple public performances airing on YouTube

Athletics inducts seven new members to Alumni Wall of Distinction
Annual honor for outstanding student athletes who continue to excel after graduating
 
 
From major gifts to small dollar donations, the success of Soaring Higher, the first-ever comprehensive campaign in the College’s history, owes to the generosity of everyone who proudly wears the Orange & Blue.
“We are overjoyed with the total funds raised, because of what it means for the entire SUNY New Paltz community,” said Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations Erica Marks. “And I’m grateful for the leadership and guidance of our enormously supportive Campaign Cabinet. I’m even more excited by the number of people and organizations who have supported this historic effort—More than 8,300 alumni, faculty, staff, students, volunteers and friends of the College, and another 700-plus corporations and foundations. They have all exhibited their commitment through their overwhelming generosity. It’s truly remarkable.”
 

Resources, events and reminders

College to test mass notification system today at 1 p.m.
Those on campus may hear loud tones followed by a voice indicating that this is only a test

“Hudson Valley Artists: Who Really Cares?” opens tomorrow at The Dorsky
Fourteenth annual juried exhibition features a diverse group of more than 25 local artists, and draws inspiration from a Marvin Gaye lyric

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings

 

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

Our next on-campus COVID-19 testing day is Friday, July 9
Students, faculty & staff can get free testing this summer at the College Terrace

Students can get the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot on campus
Contact the Student Health Service and make a quick and easy appointment
 

The latest from media

The Pandemic Is Fading. But for First Responders, a Longer Struggle Begins
Original reporting from Diana Testa '21 (Journalism; English) on how rescue workers are coping with lingering trauma
The River Newsroom, 7/1/21
 

From Our Community
 
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