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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Thu, 30 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Introducing the College's 2020 Valedictorian
- Instructions for accessing the virtual Student Research Symposium on May 1
- Protecting students' login data with multi-factor authentication
- Athletics features: Catching up with a volleyball national champion
- Professional development opportunities, including new sessions from HRDI
- From our community: Another #throwbackthursday photo from the archives
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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Virtual Commencement: News and action items
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"Students often comment on how this course fundamentally changes the way they see the world." Watch the full video to hear more about Professor Hamilton Stapell's online summer course, "Evolution and Human Health," and learn more about registering for summer 2020 courses at www.newpaltz.edu/summer.
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Advanced PowerPoint: Transitions, animations, video recording and more
Thursday, April 30, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Train the Trainer: Best practices for developing training
Friday, May 1, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
- Organization Management: Techniques for getting and staying organized
Monday, May 4, 2 - 3 p.m.
- Customer Service: Managing expectations and handling difficult situations
Tuesday, May 5, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- Tools for Difficult Conversations
Friday, May 8, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Before drones, people still found ways to photograph the SUNY New Paltz campus from above. This #throwbackthursday aerial of the field behind Coykendall Science Building dates back to 1977.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
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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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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Wed, 29 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Commencement news: Last day to provide name pronunciation, and a creative way to celebrate with the Department of Art
- Reflections on the loss of Carol Roper, longtime friend of the College
- Flexible Spending Account: Deadline and eligible expense rule changes
- College again earns Tree Campus USA honors
- Dorsky Museum co-hosting online symposium on Jan Sawka this weekend
- Professional development opportunities
- From our community: School of Education leads effort to supply essential workers
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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Virtual Commencement: News and action items
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It may seem like a lifetime ago, but earlier this spring the College welcomed two journalism industry luminaries to campus for one of the most successful Distinguished Speaker Series events to date. Click here to revisit the conversation between Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. ’06 HON, chairman and former publisher of The New York Times, and James H. Ottaway Jr. ’18 HON, retired director and senior vice president of Dow Jones, and former chairman of Ottaway Newspapers.
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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Resources for remote teaching, learning and living
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The School of Education is leveraging its technology, knowledge and regional partnerships to help keep essential workers safe. Our students and faculty are at the heart of a consortium including the Center for Innovation in Education, the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center and the New York State Master Teacher Program, each of which has sent 3D printers to teachers' homes to produce components for needed PPE.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Tue, 28 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Ed Carroll, COO of AMC Networks, will provide greeting at virtual Undergraduate Commencement
- Congratulations and important information from the Commencement Office
- Employees' guide to accessing free financial advising during COVID-19 pandemic
- A message to students from the Psychological Counseling Center
- Tell us what you think: Still time to complete the Faculty Development Center survey
- Student entrepreneurs excel at regional business plan competition
- Professional development opportunities
- Insights from the disciplines: New publications from a photography faculty member
- From our community: Voting is now open for the trick shot challenge!
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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Virtual Commencement: News and action items
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In-person tutoring sessions like this may not be possible right now, but the Center for Student Success is still supporting students, faculty and advisors with virtual services.
Learn more online, or write to CSS@newpaltz.edu with questions.
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Outlook Tips, Pt. 2: Creating groups, scheduling email, sharing folders and more
Tuesday, April 28, 3 - 4 p.m.
- Project Management: Best practices from planning to completion
Wednesday, April 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Advanced PowerPoint: Transitions, animations, video recording and more
Thursday, April 30, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
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Resources for remote teaching, learning and living
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Insights from the disciplines
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Mon, 27 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- STUDENTS: Register now to participate in virtual Commencement
- Admission video package showcases campus for accepted students and families
- Geography professor maps emergency resources to combat food insecurity
- Weekly update from the Career Resource Center
- Title IX online panel, April 29 at noon
- A reminder from Mail Services: We're still open!
- Monday morning check-in with Hugo
- Professional development opportunities
- From our community: Greetings from Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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Virtual Commencement: News and action items
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Hugo the Hawk is making sure that exercise is part of his daily routine!
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Process Mapping: Documenting information that lives in your head
Monday, April 27, 2 - 4 p.m.
- Outlook Tips, Pt. 2: Creating groups, scheduling email, sharing folders and more
Tuesday, April 28, 3 - 4 p.m.
- Project Management: Best practices from planning to completion
Wednesday, April 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Advanced PowerPoint: Transitions, animations, video recording and more
Thursday, April 30, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
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Greetings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, which has been providing professional development training and support for students, faculty and staff as we navigate this transitional period. Visit HRDI online to learn more about all they do.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Fri, 24 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Faculty Senate approves new Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
- HV Venture Hub supporting local entrepreneurship with virtual "huddles"
- A few words from a champion Women's Volleyball alumna
- Protecting yourself from fraudulent voicemail emails
- Professional development opportunities, including next week's slate from HRDI
- Insights from the disciplines: Considering the difference between "online" and "remote" learning
- From our community: Relax and make art with the Office of Alumni Relations
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art has received hundreds of responses to its call for local artists to submit for its new, virtual exhibition, "Stay Home, Make Art." Dozens of selected works can be viewed now on Instagram @dorskymuseum.
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Process Mapping: Documenting information that lives in your head
Monday, April 27, 2 - 4 p.m.
- Outlook Tips, Pt. 2: Creating groups, scheduling email, sharing folders and more
Tuesday, April 28, 3 - 4 p.m.
- Project Management: Best practices from planning to completion
Wednesday, April 29, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Advanced PowerPoint: Transitions, animations, video recording and more
Thursday, April 30, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
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Insights from the disciplines
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Online Learning vs. Remote Learning
Jason Wrench, professor of communication, offers a model for thinking through an increasingly relevant pedagogical distinction
(Medium, 4/22/20)
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We welcome contributions from academic faculty whose writing, research or creative activity touches on pandemic response and/or remote teaching and learning. Please get in touch at communication@newpaltz.edu and let us know what you're working on.
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The Office of Alumni Relations is putting out a call to creative-minded students, faculty, staff and alumni to relax and connect with a simple coloring exercise. Watch the video above for some inspiration, head over to the @npalumni Facebook page to print out a New Paltz-themed outline, and share your masterpiece using #npalumni and #npsocial or via email at alumni@newpaltz.edu for a chance to win some swag.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Thu, 23 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- News for faculty on fall contingency planning
- How the Music Department is adapting to remote instruction
- A round-up of Earth Day activities and ideas
- WiFi hotspot opens in campus parking lot for local students and employees
- Checking in with a journalism alumna telling stories from the pandemic for NBC News...
- ...And a photography alumna using her artistic skills to thank front-line workers
- Resources and professional development opportunities
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media: IDMH in the SUNY Big Ideas blog
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Alumna Kara Hoblin ’11 (Photography) applied her remarkable chalk art talent to create a special homage for medical workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 response.
Click here for the full time-lapse video.
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Channelling some #throwbackthursday energy with this photo of Old Main Quad from spring 1975.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Wed, 22 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Five students receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence
- A message on faith and health on the eve of Ramadan
- Provost Lyman's April Report to the Faculty
- College Council will meet via web conference on April 29
- Q&A with a leader on the Women's Tennis team
- A small expression of thanks on Administrative Professionals Day
- Resources and professional development opportunities
- From our community: Student Activities calls for pet photos!
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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Today is Administrative Professionals Day! We wish we could thank you in person for all you do to support our students, our colleagues and our community. Hope to be back on campus with you soon.
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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A call to action from Student Activities and Union Services (@npsaus): "Attention: New Paltz pets are about to take over Instagram! Post your pet wearing New Paltz clothing and tag it with #NPpets or DM us! We’ll share the best submissions later this week"
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Tue, 21 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Information and FAQs about Commencement
- President Christian's April Report to the Faculty
- Coronavirus, SUNY New Paltz and the 2020 Census
- VIDEO: International Coffee Hour with students and campus leaders
- Resources and professional development opportunities
- From our community: "CORONA TV" - Short films from digital media students on daily life during pandemic
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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The Center for International Programs convened a coffee hour on Friday, April 17, as an opportunity for international students to share their experiences with campus leaders. President Christian joined Deans Kristin Backhaus (School of Business) and Dan Freedman (School of Science & Engineering) and other staff members speaking with students from around the world, including many currently living in New Paltz with limited near-term options for returning home.
Use this link to watch the International Coffee Hour in its entirety.
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Resources for remote teaching, learning and living
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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Digital Media & Journalism students in Rob Harris's Field Production course are creating short films every week, expressing their points of view on life during pandemic. The first playlist, "CORONA TV - Same Same But Different," includes 12 pieces, some mostly comic, others more introspective, on subjects including virtual dating, birthday parties and working from home. Pictured above is Toby, star of "Appetite Control" by Justin Rampert '20 (Digital Media Production).
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Mon, 20 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Update on extension of Pause NY through May 15
- In Memoriam: A new way for our community to process grief together
- Weekly update to students from the Career Resource Center
- Insights from the Disciplines: An astronomical perspective
- Employee tuition assistance programs open for summer 2020
- Resources and professional development opportunities
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
- Hugo's dispatch from campus!
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Hugo is on campus and missing his community. How are you surviving self-isolation?
Big thanks to Scholars Mentorship Program Director Mark Rumnit ’93 (History) for donning the Hugo gear on April 14 for a spirit-building photo session. Note: Hugo is practicing safe social distancing in this photograph, which was taken prior to Governor Cuomo's executive order requiring face coverings.
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Resources for remote teaching, learning and working
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Excel Tips & Shortcuts
Monday, April 20, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Cultivating Great Teams: Building shared vision and supporting all members
Tuesday, April 21, 10 - 11 a.m.
- Using OneDrive to organize, store, and share files and folders
Wednesday, April 22, 2 - 3 p.m.
- Managing Conflict, and how to overcome your roadblocks
Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Insights from the disciplines
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We welcome contributions from academic faculty whose writing, research or creative activity touches on pandemic response and/or remote teaching and learning. Please get in touch at communication@newpaltz.edu and let us know what you're working on.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Fri, 17 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Details about new Executive Order on face coverings
- Deadline Extended for students to submit abstracts to virtual research symposium
- Art Education student teachers available to provide online, hands-on activities for kids
- Women's Basketball player named SUNYAC Scholar Athlete of the Year
- Information on new purchase request approval process
- Resources and professional development opportunities
- New: Insights from the disciplines on current events
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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Resources for remote teaching, learning and working
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Excel Tips & Shortcuts
Monday, April 20, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
- Cultivating Great Teams: Building shared vision and supporting all members
Tuesday, April 21, 10 - 11 a.m.
- Using OneDrive to organize, store, and share files and folders
Wednesday, April 22, 2 - 3 p.m.
- Managing Conflict, and how to overcome your roadblocks
Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Insights from the disciplines
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We welcome contributions from academic faculty whose writing, research or creative activity touches on pandemic response and/or remote teaching and learning. Please get in touch at communication@newpaltz.edu and let us know what you're working on.
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Students composed more than 600 handwritten notes to faculty and staff at February's 100 Days to Commencement event, thanking them for their mentorship and compassionate teaching. A lot has changed since then, but our community remains grateful to the faculty and staff who work so hard to deliver a high-quality education, even in unexpected circumstances.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Thu, 16 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- VIDEO: Virtual Hot Chocolate with President Christian
- Message on the economic impact of COVID-19
- Sign-up link for virtual Lavender Ceremony, honoring LGBTQ+ identified students
- Campus Auxiliary Services provides food donations to community organizations
- April 2020 general salary increases will be delayed
- Call for submissions for a new, virtual Dorsky Museum exhibition
- Update from SUNY regarding academic journal access
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from media
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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| New Paltz. Photo by Robin Weinstein, April 12, 2020. Follow @robsta_gram for more. |
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Wed, 15 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- College receives N95 shipment from partner institution in China
- Stepping into Diversity conference in online format coming April 19
- A new virtual symposium from the Dorsky Museum
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from media
- FAQ of the day: Local resources to support students
- From our community: #NPHawks Classics
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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It's an awkward moment we're all getting very familiar with: What's the best way to start a web meeting or lesson? Assistant Professor Kiersten Greene keeps it simple with a consistent script and a sense of humor.
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Frequently asked question of the day
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What community resources are available to support students right now?
The Division of Student Affairs is compiling a list of local agencies and support networks that are open and providing a range of valuable services to members of the public.
The list is being updated regularly with contact information for organizations offering information about COVID-19; crisis intervention and assistance; help with food insecurity; substance abuse disorder treatment, including Narcan kits and training; resources for LGBTQ+-identifying individuals; and more.
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Some inspiration from @newpaltzmetal: "So pleased to see the adaptability of our students as they set up workspaces off campus! Whether that be in a garage, basement, or a desk in your bedroom, it’s so important to try to stake off a small space dedicated to creative thinking."
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Tue, 14 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Donors dig deep to support students in need
- A message from PCC Director Gweneth Lloyd
- Last call for questions before President Christian's next Virtual Hot Chocolate
- Submit your abstract by April 15 for the Student Research Symposium
- Opportunities for undecided students from the Career Resource Center
- Overview of online services from the Sojourner Truth Library
- From the Benefits Office: Update on DCAA change-in-status regulations
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- Coronavirus updates
- The latest from media
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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Campus in bloom, hope to see you soon. Photo by Robin Weinstein, April 7, 2020
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We always love hearing from future Hawks!
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Posted on: 10:01 AM on Mon, 13 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Masks and communities of color
- Summer Session course registration opens today
- Update on how the College communicates confirmed cases and important news
- Online support from the Center for Student Success
- Tips to prevent unwelcome Webex interruptions
- A dispatch from Hugo!
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from media
- From our community: Poem in your Pocket
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Summer Session course registration opens today
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Hundreds of online courses to choose from, including Professor Stanislavskaya's History of American Musical Theatre. Learn more and register at www.newpaltz.edu/summer
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Tips for better virtual meetings
Monday, April 13, 2 - 3 p.m.
- Emotional intelligence: What is it, and how can you use it to improve your professional life?
Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- DISC: A behavioral model for better understanding ourselves and others
Wednesday, April 15, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
- Creating community while working remotely
Thursday, April 16, 10 - 11 a.m.
- Best practices for sustaining productive collaborative relationships
Friday, April 17, 2 - 3 p.m.
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Look who's on campus doing his part to #stopthespread by practicing effective social distancing! Hugo still finds ways to stay connected through calls, video chats and social media. How are you staying in touch with friends and family? Share your stories and videos with communication@newpaltz.edu and let us know!
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Fri, 10 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- A grassroots project meeting regional need for cloth face masks
- Send us your questions for President Christian's next Virtual Hot Chocolate (April 15)
- Updated resources from Instructional Technology
- Spring bloom on campus!
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- From our community: New Paltz joins SUNY eSports network
- FAQ of the day: Is the College still sponsoring employees' professional travel?
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Tips for better virtual meetings
Monday, April 13, 2 - 3 p.m.
- Emotional intelligence: What is it, and how can you use it to improve your professional life?
Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- DISC: A behavioral model for better understanding ourselves and others
Wednesday, April 15, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
- Creating community while working remotely
Thursday, April 16, 10 - 11 a.m.
- Best practices for sustaining productive collaborative relationships
Friday, April 17, 2 - 3 p.m.
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Blackboard Grade Center workshop
Office of Instructional Technology will lead faculty through steps to organize your online grade book
Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m and Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m.
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You know what they say about April showers. Hope you're able to get some sun this weekend, too. Photo by Robin Weinstein, April 7, 2020.
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Frequently asked question of the day
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Is the campus sponsoring professional travel by faculty and staff during the COVID-19 response?
No. All campus-sponsored travel for state business has been cancelled through June 30, 2020, the end of the fiscal year, as part of the College’s practice of safe social distancing and in light of CDC guidance.
We continue to urge all campus community members to limit non-essential travel and carefully consider any travel plans.
Employees who wish to appeal this policy for travel related to state business should submit appeals to their supervisors and the appropriate vice president for evaluation.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Thu, 9 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Religious observance and social distancing
- New, comprehensive FAQs from Student Financial Services
- A workshop on stress management from the Psychological Counseling Center
- Updated HRDI trainings for the week of April 13-17
- The latest from media
- FAQ of the day: Is the Psychological Counseling Center still open?
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Tips for better virtual meetings
Monday, April 13, 2 - 3 p.m.
- Emotional intelligence: What is it, and how can you use it to improve your professional life?
Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- DISC: A behavioral model for better understanding ourselves and others
Wednesday, April 15, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
- Creating community while working remotely
Thursday, April 16, 10 - 11 a.m.
- Best practices for sustaining productive collaborative relationships
Friday, April 17, 2 - 3 p.m.
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Frequently asked question of the day
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Can students still get services from the Psychological Counseling Center?
Staff are responding to phone calls at (845) 257-2920 during regular business hours, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students who are experiencing a mental health crisis after business hours are encouraged to call University Police at (845) 257-2222 to connect with the Psychological Counseling Center’s emergency counselor.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Wed, 8 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- A message from SUNY on diversity and inclusion in distance learning
- Virtual services from the Career Resource Center
- Everything you need to know about the special Pass/Fail option for spring 2020
- Contact info and resources from retirement plan providers
- Do This, Not That: An innovative framework for online teaching best practices
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from media
- From our community: Original music about life in quarantine, and an athletics trivia contest tonight on Twitch
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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From Geology Lecturer Kaustubh Patwardhan, a new composition titled "Man in Quarantine," inspired by Johnny Cash's "Man in Black" and arranged and performed with Geology Adjunct Laurel Mutti
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest - SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:02 AM on Tue, 7 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Encouraging students to apply for fall scholarships - more than 150 available!
- Forever Orange and Blue: A letter from the Office of Alumni Relations
- Undergraduate Admission goes virtual
- Innovative teaching in the Sculpture Program
- Photos from the newly renovated JFT Lobby
- Office of Instructional Technology holding daily, virtual drop-in hours
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from media
- From our community: Trick shot contest!
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The recently completed Jacobson Faculty Tower (JFT) lobby renovation has fully transformed the building that serves as home to many departments within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest - SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:01 AM on Mon, 6 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- An open letter to faculty from SUNY New Paltz students
- Parents: Student teachers available now to provide online instruction to k-12 children
- New Virtual Engagement tool launches for student groups and others hosting online events
- Remote learning resources for students and faculty advisers
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from media
- FAQ of the day
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The College received 190 gallons of New York State Clean hand sanitizer on Friday, April 3. The Office of Emergency Management is distributing the sanitizer to campus areas of need, including Facilities Management, Information Technology Services, Sodexo, Print & Mail Services, University Police and Residence Life.
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Organization management: Tips for getting and staying organized
Monday, April 6, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Outlook tips & tricks: Dealing with spam and eliminating clutter
Tuesday, April 7, 10 - 11 a.m.
- Designing your retirement: Taking stock and looking ahead
Wednesday, April 8, 3 - 4 p.m.
- Introduction to Qualtrics
Thursday, April 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Getting started with PowerPoint
Friday, April 10, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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Frequently Asked Question of the Day
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If students opt into the Pass (P) grade option for spring 2020 courses, can those courses be used to satisfy minor requirements?
Yes. Courses for which a student has earned a P grade will satisfy degree, major and minor requirements and can be applied whether or not the student has declared a major or minor. There may be restrictions for accredited programs leading to licensure or certification.
Students will be able opt in to this new Pass grade option beginning May 21, and the opt-in period will continue through Oct. 16. We encourage students to discuss this option with their advisors after their spring semester courses are graded. The method for requesting the P grade will be developed and communicated before the end of the semester.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest - SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Fri, 3 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Virtual hot chocolate with the president
- Teaching with compassion in an age of remote learning
- Observance of Passover will take place as scheduled
- Online fitness classes from the Athletics & Wellness Center
- Important safety guidance on cybersecurity and mail pickup
- Compensatory pay option for UUP-represented employees
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from media
- Well-wishes from the Educational Opportunity Program family
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Virtual faculty tea & coffee (& PETS!)
Join the Faculty Development Center for conversation and decompression after the first week of remote instruction. Bring your pet! Special guest: Zachary Bowman, education manager at The Dorsky Museum
TODAY, April 3, 2 - 4 p.m.
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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A message to students from the SUNY New Paltz EOP family. Follow @np_eop
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest - SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Thu, 2 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- New appointments in two crucial campus leadership roles
- A list of useful distance learning tools and strategies for students
- New online spreadsheet tracks buildings closed for cleaning in real-time
- A message to faculty from the Office of Academic Advising
- Trainings and professional development opportunities
- The latest from governmnent and media
- FAQ of the day: Is the campus food pantry still open?
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
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The latest from government and media
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Frequently Asked Question of the Day
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Is the Campus Food Pantry still open?
Yes, but the Food Pantry is no longer accepting walk-in visitors as part of the College’s practice of social distancing.
The Food Pantry has created a Google Form for accepting emergency requests from students living off campus.
Requests should be submitted Sunday – Wednesday to allow staff to gather items in a reasonable time frame. Students will receive email confirmation when their requests have been received and are ready for pickup. The confirmation email will include additional instructions for pickup.
The Food Pantry staff is available to answer questions at nppantry@gmail.com. You can also follow on Instagram (@nppantry) and Facebook (@SUNY New Paltz Food Pantry).
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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Daily Digest - SUNY New Paltz News
Posted on: 10:00 AM on Wed, 1 April
We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- Summer hours to begin May 1
- A message to students from the Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
- Important guidance from the Payroll Office
- Upcoming training opportunities from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
- The latest from government and media
- Frequently Asked Question of the day
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Resources for remote teaching and learning
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Professional development and training opportunities
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Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:
- Staying Active in Retirement and Exploring Lifelong Learning
Thursday, April 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
In this Retirement Ready session, we’ll begin to explore some of the many options for staying active in retirement, including continuing education programs in the region.
This session is helpful for anyone who is thinking about retirement and looking for ways to stay intellectually and socially engaged. It is open to all campus faculty and staff.
- Giving Effective Feedback Using the UUP Performance Evaluation Templates
Friday, April 3, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Helping employees to develop their professional skills requires setting clear expectations and specific goals, and providing useful, ongoing feedback. In this training we will cover best practices for setting objectives and then review step-by-step guidelines for conducting feedback conversations to support productivity and employee growth. This training is open to faculty and staff with direct reports and to any employees who would like to add to their professional tool kit.
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The latest from government and media
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Frequently Asked Question of the Day
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Is the College offering any additional Pass/Fail options for the spring 2020 semester?
Yes. The College will allow students to opt in to a special Pass (P) grade option for spring 2020 courses.
Unlike the standard S/U option, courses for which a student has earned a P grade will satisfy degree and/or major requirements in the same manner as letter-graded courses. Students will be able to apply P grades to letter-graded courses only when they have earned a D grade or higher. There may be additional restrictions for accredited programs.
Students will be able opt in to this new Pass grade option beginning May 21, and the opt-in period will continue through Oct. 16. We encourage students to discuss this option with their advisors after their spring semester courses are graded. The method for requesting the P grade will be developed and communicated before the end of the semester.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
We're inviting 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?
- Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?
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!
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