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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News

Posted on: Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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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: Three students have tested positive
  • Summary of UUP Direct Compensation in paychecks dated March 17, 2021
  • UPD earns Department of Justice “Safe Policing for Safe Communities” certification
  • Men's volleyball team set to begin 2021 season
  • Knowmia listening session, today at 2 p.m.
  • State lifting quarantine mandate for domestic travelers effective April 1
  • Final reminder: Apply by March 15 to graduate in August 2021
  • Dorsky Fresh Metals
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: A Library throwback, starring a therapy bunny
 

Coronavirus updates

Check vaccine eligibility and appointment availability
New York's Am I Eligible app lists state-operated vaccination sites

New York State Vaccine Tracker
More than 4 million state residents with at least one dose as of March 11

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

Summary of UUP Direct Compensation in paychecks dated March 17, 2021
Details on how Discretionary Salary Increases and Increases to Address Salary Compression are determined

UPD earns Department of Justice “Safe Policing for Safe Communities” certification
Helping to ensure transparent, safe and accountable delivery of law enforcement services

Men's volleyball team set to begin 2021 season
Team's long-awaited United Volleyball Conference title defense begins March 20

Knowmia listening session, today at 2 p.m.
We want to hear your ideas and priorities as we prepare to migrate to a new media recording and storage tool

Effective April 1, domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after entering New York from another U.S. State or Territory
The state will continue to require quarantine for international travelers
Domestic and international travelers must still fill out NY Traveler Health Form

Final reminder: Apply by March 15 to graduate in August 2021
Apply for degree conferral at my.newpaltz.edu - it only takes a minute

 
 
Dorsky Museum on Instagram
A months-in-the-making project at The Dorsky Museum is finally complete. Dorsky Fresh Metals, curated by MFA candidate Claire Webb '21g, is an exhibition of "unparalleled, beautiful, and thought provoking" jewelry and metalwork from The Dorsky's permanent collection.
The exhibition is on view now at The Dorsky; preview and learn about many of the selected objects @dorskymuseum, and see more from Claire @byclairewebb.
 

Events, resources and reminders

The Environmental Alliance's Campus Clean-Up is this Sunday, March 14
Get some fresh air, meet new people and help beautify our home away from home

March 15: Learn about our Masters in Humanistic/Multicultural Education
Graduate program ideal for aspiring social justice educators
College employees who attend this session will get an application fee waiver ($60 value)

Water Pong Tournament! March 16 at the Hawk Center
Test your skills and compete for prizes; Register on IM Leagues to join

Late March Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings
Starting next week, sessions on Excel, working with IT Support, computer security and more

SUNY Benefits Discounts: New name, new look and new offers for employees and students
Get deals from national merchants and vendors from the membership program formally known as SUNY Perks

 

The latest from media

7 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in the Hudson Valley
Music, film, performance art, podcasts and more
Chronogram, 3/11/21

 

From Our Community

 
Sojourner Truth Library on Instagram
Had to share this throwback from early 2020 at the Sojourner Truth Library.
Today I learned therapy bunnies exist, and I'm so glad they do.
 

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