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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News

Posted on: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 10:01 AM

   
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.
 

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
 

News from around campus

Donations pour in for students experiencing need during COVID-19 crisis
More than $13,000 raised for Student Crisis Fund and Crossing the Finish Line in just two weeks

VIDEO: A message from Psychological Counseling Center Director Gweneth Lloyd
Offering words of hope and empathy, and a few survival tips, too

Student Research Symposium will move to online format this spring
Submit your abstract by Wednesday, April 15, and join our 26th annual celebration of student scholarship

Last chance to send questions for President Christian's next Virtual Hot Chocolate
Join us on Facebook and Instagram Live, April 15 at 4 p.m.

Update on Dependent Care Advantage Account change-in-status regulations
Some COVID-related events now qualify employees to stop, change or enroll in deductions

 

Resources for remote teaching and learning

Online services for students and faculty from the Sojourner Truth Library
Get help with research, ask a librarian, check out e-textbooks and more

 

Professional development and training opportunities

Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:

Click the links above to register, or view all available HRDI trainings at: www.newpaltz.edu/hr/training/catalog.html

Blackboard Grade Center workshop
Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m.

The Office of Instructional Technology will lead faculty through the steps to organize your online grade book

 
 
Campus in bloom, hope to see you soon. Photo by Robin Weinstein, April 7, 2020
 

The latest from media

Stuart Robinson named V845 boys basketball coach of year
College's athletic director led New Paltz High School to third straight title
(Times Herald-Record, 4/11/20)

 

Coronavirus updates

April 14 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two community members have notified the College that they have tested positive

Real-time list of buildings closed for cleaning
Office of Emergency Management publishing info about closures as they occur

 

From our community

 
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