IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: The student previously being monitored as a presumed positive has tested positive
• Have fun this weekend, but don't risk Thanksgiving for Halloween!
• Faculty and staff are asked to respond to a voluntary questionnaire on disability status
• Reminder and updates to Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
• College to test mass notification system on Monday, Nov. 2
• Video replay: Coping with Election Stress 2020
• Literacy Center offering complimentary k-12 assessments
• Halloween is almost here! Safe and spooky events on campus and in the Hudson Valley
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: MFA alumnus exhibits at sculpture park in Long Island City

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
On Oct. 26, we reported that a student was being monitored as a presumed positive due to symptoms and exposure; that student has now received a postive test result

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

Don’t risk Thanksgiving for Halloween!
Pandemic fatigue is real, but don't let your guard down with less than one month before the end of in-person instruction

Please respond: Quick questionnaire for faculty and staff on disability status
The College's ability to receive federal funding including scholarships is tied to our collection of this information
Providing this information is voluntary; Your response is used only for reporting purposes, will be maintained confidentially and will not negatively affect you in any way

Reminder and updates to Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
College adopts new practices for current era of remote teaching, learning and working

College to test mass notification system on Monday, Nov. 2
Those on campus may hear a series of loud tones followed by a voice indicating that this is only a TEST of the College’s emergency notification system

Video replay: Coping with Election Stress 2020
We had a great conversation about managing anxieties in this fraught political moment, and invite all community members to watch and leave comments about their own experiences

Literacy Center offering complimentary k-12 assessments in November
Register for free literacy proficiency assessments on Nov. 10 and Nov. 17

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 23)
Pool testing continues today, open on a walk-in basis to all students and employees
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  TODAY! Oct. 30 at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Email Etiquette: Tips for sending clearer, more concise emails
  Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. via Webex 
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• Flex Spending Account Info Session
  Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. via Webex

#WaitingInTheUnknown: Lots of programs this weekend to help students destress before the election
Including art therapy, shadow boxing, sunset yoga and much more!
You must be logged in to Engage to see the full schedule of events

Happening now! Introduction to open educational resources from the University of Buffalo
The first in a series of three free sessions on educational uses of public domain materials

SUNY Online webinar on supporting student success, Nov. 2 at noon
Register now for a half-hour session including a brief overview of regulated learning strategies

Nov. 5: Hollaback! Stand up against street harassment
A one-hour training on how to safely intervene when you experience or witness harassment

Save the Date for the next “Dismantling Racism” town hall on Nov. 12
Students, faculty, staff and alumni will be invited to this dialogue, designed as an opportunity for reflection following the election

The latest from media

Local Halloween happenings
Including grab-and-go trick or treating, an outdoor lit-up pumpkin patch and live music at an apple orchard, all in the Town of New Paltz
New Paltz Times, 10/28/20

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• 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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• Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?

IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases reported as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• Student Check-In Town Hall is this afternoon at 4:45 p.m.
• Before the town hall, review the open letter to faculty from the Student Association
• Save the Date for the next “Dismantling Racism” town hall on Nov. 12
• SUNY Chancellor Malatras and President Christian issue comment letters on proposed U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule changes re: student visas
• Reminder from SUNY General Counsel: It is a violation to provide benefits for voting
• Opt-in COVID-19 pool testing, today and tomorrow at Awosting Hall
• Events and resources, including a free webinar tonight on supporting students of color during the pandemic
• The latest from media
• From our community: Recommendations from the Library on the intersection of horror cinema and race

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 29 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases reported as of 5 p.m. yesterday

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

Reminder: Student Check-In Town Hall is this afternoon at 4:45 p.m.
An opportunity to share your experiences from this semester

In case you missed it: Open letter to faculty from the Student Association
Before today's town hall, consider reviewing this summary of students' experiences and recommendations for our current teaching and learning environment

Save the Date for the next “Dismantling Racism” town hall on Nov. 12
Students, faculty, staff and alumni will be welcome at this dialogue, designed as an opportunity for reflection following the election

Chancellor Malatras issues letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security strongly opposing proposed changes to student visa rules
"SUNY opposes in the strongest possible terms the Department's arbitrary and capricious effort to disenfranchise international students and exchange visitors"

President Christian also issued a comment letter regarding the proposed changes to student visa requirements
"If this proposed rule is adopted, it will change international education as we know it, which will have a lasting and far-reaching negative impact on the diplomacy, economy, and institutions of the United States"

SUNY General Counsel: It is a violation to provide benefits for voting
Faculty should not afford course credit or extra credit to students who show proof of voting

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 23)
Pool testing continues today, open on a walk-in basis to all students and employees
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Email Etiquette: Tips for sending clearer, more concise emails
  Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. via Webex 
  
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• Flex Spending Account Info Session
  Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. via Webex

Today at 6:30 p.m.: How can we bridge the digital and health divide for students of color during the pandemic?
Students, faculty and staff may be interested in this free webinar from the University of Kentucky, featuring panelists from the National Medical Association and the NAACP

Last call! The Hudson Valley Future Summit returns tomorrow morning
Don't miss this exciting discussion of innovation in the time of COVID-19

#WaitingInTheUnknown: Events to help students destress before the election
Including art therapy, shadow boxing, sunset yoga and much more!

Study Abroad Goes Virtual, Nov. 2 - 20 and Jan. 11 - 29
SUNY COIL Center offers this three-week workshop to help faculty transform existing global programs into engaging online experiences
Contact our campus COIL Coordinator Sarah Wyman for more info

Nov. 5: Hollaback! Stand up against street harassment
A one-hour training on how to safely intervene when you experience or witness harassment

The latest from media

SUNY New Paltz cancels spring break for students due to COVID-19 risk
President Christian explains decision to replace week-long break with five "Mind, Body and Spirit" days
News 12, 10/26/20

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• 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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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases reported as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• New York’s Cluster Action Initiative, and how it may affect SUNY New Paltz
• In case you missed it: Video recording of Town Hall on Work-Life Balance
• Today at 3 p.m.: Help shape the future of General Education
• New Paltz Allies workshop today: LGBTQIA+ Concerns in the Classroom
• Still time to register for Friday's Hudson Valley Future Summit
• Campus experts share strategies for coping with election stress, tonight at 6:30 p.m.
• Study Abroad Goes Virtual: SUNY workshops for faculty start Nov. 2
• Alumnus finds his passion teaching youth basketball
• Events and resources, including newly scheduled HRDI trainings for employees
• The latest from media
• From our community: Early voting transportation from campus

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 28 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases reported as of 5 p.m. yesterday

Red, Orange and Yellow Zones: New York’s Cluster Action Initiative, and how it may affect SUNY New Paltz
Policy adds new scenarios in which the College may need to pivot to fully remote instruction

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

In case you missed it: Video recording of Town Hall on Work-Life Balance
Colleagues shared experiences of working and caregiving during the pandemic

Today at 3 p.m.: Help shape the future of General Education
GE Board invites faculty to discuss ongoing implementation of new assessment model

Also today at 3 p.m.: LGBTQIA+ Concerns in the Classroom
A New Paltz Allies workshop designed for faculty, including graduate students who teach

Still time to register! The Hudson Valley Future Summit returns, Oct. 30
Morning program dedicated to Innovating in the time of COVID-19

Coping with Election Stress 2020: Tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Election season is adding extra stress to an already tense moment
Our panel of experts will share some strategies to help you deal

Study Abroad Goes Virtual, Nov. 2 - 20 and Jan. 11 - 29
SUNY COIL Center offers this three-week workshop to help faculty transform existing global programs into engaging online experiences
Contact our campus COIL Coordinator Sarah Wyman for more info

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 23)
Pool testing continues tomorrow, open on a walk-in basis to all students and employees
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Email Etiquette: Tips for sending clearer, more concise emails
  Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. via Webex 
  
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• Flex Spending Account Info Session
  Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. via Webex

First of three SharePoint trainings for RTP reviewers is today at 3:30 p.m.
The Reappointment, Tenure & Promotion process will be hosted on this online document sharing platform

Oct. 29: Student Check-In Town Hall with campus leaders
An opportunity to share your experiences from this semester

#WaitingInTheUnknown: Events to help students destress before the election
Including art therapy, shadow boxing, sunset yoga and much more!

The latest from media

All SUNY students must get COVID tests before Thanksgiving break
Network speaks with New Paltz students about new systemwide policy
ABC 7, 10/27/20

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• Have important news to share with the SUNY New Paltz community?
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• Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?

IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new confirmed positive cases, but a presumed positive has been added to our active case count
• Perspectives on the Executive Order on combating race and sex stereotyping
• Forum on work-life balance for faculty and staff, today at 1 p.m.
• Early voting has begun! Get-out-the-vote resources from the Center for Student Engagement
• Students can get flu shots on campus tomorrow, Oct. 27
• The week ahead at the Career Resource Center includes a Diversity & Inclusion Career Fair
• Start planning now for the 2021 Option Transfer Period
• New York Times: First-year music student is part of "the next generation of cabaret showstoppers"
• From our community: Let's go apple picking!
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 26 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new confirmed cases, but the Student Health Service is monitoring a student who was in contact with a confirmed case and is exhibiting symptoms

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

Perspectives on the Executive Order on combating race and sex stereotyping
The College's Chief Diversity Officer offers context and insight on the EO and SUNY's response

Reminder: Forum on work-life balance for faculty and staff, today at 1 p.m.
Panelists will include representatives from faculty governance, UUP, EAP, administration and employees who raised this issue in a recent open letter

Get out the Vote! Resources for students to make sure your voice is heard
Early voting has already begun in Ulster County, so make your plan, do your research and get ready to cast your ballot

Students can get flu shots on campus tomorrow, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
It's never been more important to take this preventative measure
Click above to make an appointment

Weekly update from the Career Resource Center
Lots of opportunities for students this week, including a meeting with experts in paid internships and a Diversity & Inclusion Career Fair

Employees: Start planning now for the 2021 Option Transfer Period
Review options for health insurance, Productivity Enhancement Program and more
The Benefits Office will provide enrollment forms as soon as they are available

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 23)
Pool testing will remain open on a walk-in basis to all students and employees
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

Oct. 28: Help shape the future of General Education at SUNY New Paltz
The GE Board invites faculty to their fall forum to discuss the ongoing implementation of a new assessment model

Reappointment, Tenure & Promotion process to be hosted in SharePoint
Trainings for faculty RTP reviewers who are new to the online document sharing platform can get up to speed at one of three trainings beginning Oct. 28

Oct. 29: Student Check-In Town Hall with campus leaders
An opportunity to share your experiences from this semester

Mark your calendar: The Hudson Valley Future Summit returns, Oct. 30
This year's virtual program features local leaders addressing innovation during pandemic

Volunteers wanted for Halloween in New Paltz
Sign up to help with grab-and-go trick or treat stations on Oct. 31

Flex Spending Account open enrollment period begins Nov. 2
Program lets employees save money by paying for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars

Call for new members: Join the Employee Assistance Program
Faculty and staff interested in supporting community health and wellness can learn more about this valuable resource at our next committee meeting, Nov. 2

The latest from media

UAlbany students push swift renaming of Indian Quad
Activists point to New Paltz's recent building renamings as a model process
Times Union, 10/22/20

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• Have important news to share with the SUNY New Paltz community?
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• Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?

IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases reported as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• An open letter to faculty from the Student Association
• SUNY invites signatories on a statement about the importance of diversity training
• Join colleagues for an outing to Mohonk Preserve today at 4 p.m.
• Trainings available as RTP process moves to SharePoint
• Volunteers wanted for Halloween in New Paltz
• Video recording of the Oct. 21 College Council meeting
• Socially distant events for students on campus tonight: Pumpkin Patch Painting and Foot Golf Tournament
• Top arts magazine profiles exhibition by New Paltz MFA student, alumna
• From our community: Checking in with the Equestrian team
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases reported as of 5 p.m. yesterday

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

Open letter to faculty from the Student Association
Including five recommendations from students on how professors can be supportive

Message to SUNY community about the importance of diversity training
More than 1,300 SUNY students, faculty, staff and administrators, including campus leaders at New Paltz, have signed on to this statement, issued in response to a Sept. 22 Executive Order from the White House
Members of our community are encouraged to review it and consider signing as well

Today at 4 p.m.: Faculty and staff outing to Spring Farm, Mohonk Preserve
Join us for a wildflower wander, a moderate hike or a rock scramble, or just meet on the drive-in field to hang out

Reappointment, Tenure & Promotion process to be hosted in SharePoint
Faculty RTP reviewers who are new to the online document sharing platform can get up to speed at one of three trainings beginning Oct. 28

Volunteers wanted for Halloween in New Paltz
Students are invited to come out for window painting in the village tomorrow, Oct. 24, or sign up to help with grab-and-go trick or treat stations on Oct. 31

In case you missed it: Video recording of the Oct. 21 College Council meeting
Discussion of budget, COVID-19, Title IX and more

Pumpkin Patch Painting tonight on the Parker Quad
Come get creative! No supplies needed, but please RSVP in advance using Engage

Also tonight! New Paltz Foot Golf Masters Tournament
Sign up on IM Leagues and meet at the North Tennis Courts at 9 p.m.

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 19)
Pool testing continues today, open on a walk-in basis to all students and employees
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.: Forum on work-life balance for faculty and staff
An overview of the program and link to the Zoom meeting

Oct. 29: Student Check-In Town Hall with campus leaders
An opportunity to share your experiences from this semester

Mark your calendar: The Hudson Valley Future Summit returns, Oct. 30
This year's virtual program features local leaders addressing innovation during pandemic

Call for new members: Join the Employee Assistance Program
Faculty and staff interested in supporting community health and wellness can learn more about this valuable resource at our next committee meeting, Nov. 2

The latest from media

Trickling back: Local school districts take different approaches to in-person instruction
Cautious optimism, even as districts say there's no one-size-fits-all solution
New Paltz Times, 10/21/20

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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you! 

• Have important news to share with the SUNY New Paltz community?
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• Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?

IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: A resident student tested positive at an off-campus facility
• On-campus pool testing resumes today at Awosting Hall
• Protect New Paltz during Halloween
• Winter and spring schedules of classes are now available - Tips and resources for students, faculty and advisors to get ready
• Students: Save the date for an Oct. 29 Check-In Town Hall with campus leaders
• Starfish Student Demo Series: Student Profile
• Invitation to the work-life balance forum on Oct. 26
• From our community: The Alumni Reunion Fun Run!
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 22 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
A resident student tested positive at an off-campus facility

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 19)
Pool testing resumes today and is open to all students and employees on a walk-in basis
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving

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

Protect New Paltz during Halloween
A big thank you to students for your efforts thus far, and a reminder to avoid unnecessary risks with just about one in-person month left in the semester

Winter and spring schedules of classes are now available
Registration begins Nov. 9 for matriculated graduate students, Nov. 16 for matriculated undergrads

Tips for students to get ready for course registration
Set up meetings with advisors and spend some time with My Schedule Planner

Course registration guidance for faculty and advisors
Useful information for holding efficient meetings and supporting advisees

Students, save the date for an Oct. 29 Check-In Town Hall with campus leaders
Share your experiences from this semester

Starfish Student Demo Series: Student Profile
The last in this video series to help you get the most out of the student success platform

COVID-19 testing information

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.: Forum on work-life balance for faculty and staff
Now with new details about the program and a link to the Zoom meeting

Oct. 28: Help shape the future of General Education at SUNY New Paltz
The GE Board invites faculty to their fall forum to discuss the ongoing implementation of a new assessment model

Mark your calendar: The Hudson Valley Future Summit returns, Oct. 30
This year's virtual program features local leaders addressing innovation during pandemic

Flex Spending Account open enrollment period begins Nov. 2
Program lets employees save money by paying for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars

Call for new members: Join the Employee Assistance Program
Faculty and staff interested in supporting community health and wellness can learn more about this valuable resource at our next committee meeting, Nov. 2

The latest from media

Bard College closes campus to public, aiming to keep COVID-19 at bay
Bard has conducted more than 4,400 tests with no individual testing positive
Daily Freeman, 10/20/20

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• Intercession hours will begin early this year
• SUNY announces cancellation of study abroad for winter and spring 2021
• Flex Spending Account open enrollment period begins Nov. 2
• The Hudson Valley Future Summit returns, Oct. 30
• Trunk or Treat! Join our campus celebration of Halloween
• Today's College Council meeting streaming live on YouTube
• Today is International Pronouns Day
• From our community: Metal students give healthcare workers a hand
• Events and resources, including a Munsee-Lunaape perspective on music, tonight at 7 p.m.
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 21 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday

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

Intercession hours will begin early this year
Core office hours will be 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning Friday, Nov. 27

SUNY announces cancellation of study abroad for winter and spring 2021
Many virtual options remain for students interested in global learning experiences

Flex Spending Account open enrollment period begins Nov. 2
Program lets employees save money by paying for certain expenses with pre-tax dollars

Mark your calendar: The Hudson Valley Future Summit returns, Oct. 30
This year's virtual program features local leaders addressing innovation during pandemic

Trunk or Treat! Join our campus celebration of Halloween
Faculty and staff are invited to decorate vehicles for a socially distant parade with students

Today's College Council meeting will be webcast live on YouTube
Agenda includes updates on budget, COVID-19, Title IX and SUNY compliance directives

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 19)
Pool testing is now open to all students and employees on a walk-in basis
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Honing your listening skills and avoiding miscommunication
  Today, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

Community Building Teaching Circle, today at noon
Join colleagues for an informal discussion about what’s been happening in your classes, what challenges you've faced and what successes you've enjoyed

Tonight at 7 p.m.: Connecting Music to the Land: A Munsee-Lunaape Perspective
Independent arts educator Brent Stonefish will speak about indigenous music traditions and concepts of how music connects self to creation

Oct. 28: Help shape the future of General Education at SUNY New Paltz
The GE Board invites faculty to their fall forum to discuss the ongoing implementation of a new assessment model

The latest from media

No winter sports at SUNY New Paltz as SUNYAC cancels season
"Our priority must be the health and safety of everyone involved with intercollegiate athletics, and our campuses as a whole"
Daily Freeman, 10/19/20

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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you! 

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• SUNY Athletic Conference cancels winter sports seasons
• Governor Cuomo announces draft vaccination administration program
• Today at 5 p.m.: Harrington STEM Lecture on mathematics, DNA and proteins
• Faculty and staff: It’s never been more important to update your contact info
• Students: Still time to register for tomorrow's Career Fair
• Save the date: Roundtable discussion on work-life balance, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.
• 3D printing and COVID-19 on "The Academic Minute"
• Video recording of last week's Budget Forum
• Thanking our Orange and Blue community after a great Alumni Reunion Weekend
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 20 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday

SUNY Athletic Conference cancels winter sports seasons
Decision affects men's and women's basketball, swimming at New Paltz
Men’s volleyball is part of the United Volleyball Conference; decision on this year’s season will be made and shared in the near future

Statement from Interim Athletics Director Matt Giufre
"There is nothing I can say that will lessen the sting of a lost season. What I am certain of, is our Hawks Family will get through this together."

Governor Cuomo announces draft vaccination administration program
While many unknowns remain, New York State is planning now for safe and effective distribution of a future COVID-19 vaccine

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

Today at 5 p.m.: Cutting-edge mathematics giving researchers new insights into how DNA and proteins interact
Candice Price, assistant professor at Smith College, delivers the next Harrington STEM Series Lecture

Faculty and staff: It’s never been more important to update your contact info
Take a few minutes to make sure the College can reach you or your emergency contact if needed

Still time to register: One more day until the Career Fair
Sign up now to meet virtually with hiring managers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, starting at 11 a.m.

Save the date: Roundtable discussion on work-life balance, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.
A dialogue with faculty and staff on how the College can support employees through challenging times

Thirty thousand face shields and counting
Assistant Professor of Art Aaron Nelson discusses the HVAMC’s response to pandemic on “The Academic Minute”

In case you missed it: Video recording and recap of Oct. 15 Budget Forum
A comprehensive overview of how the College's revenue and expenses have changed in the COVID-19 era

COVID-19 testing information

On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Oct. 19)
Pool testing is now open to all students and employees on a walk-in basis
Please be sure to set up your account before arriving for testing

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Honing your listening skills and avoiding miscommunication
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• DISC: A model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

Oktoberfest 2020 continues with a Virtual Open Mic Night
Sign up now to share your talents with the world, tonight at 7 p.m.

Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.: Connecting Music to the Land: A Munsee-Lunaape Perspective
Independent arts educator Brent Stonefish will speak about indigenous music traditions and concepts of how music connects self to creation

Friday Night Fun: New Paltz Foot Golf Masters Tournament
Sign up on IM Leagues and meet at the North Tennis Courts, Oct. 23 at 9 p.m.

The latest from media

New Paltz house fire displaces 2 people, pets
University Police assist in response
Daily Freeman, 10/19/20

From Our Community

Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you! 

• 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?

IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two employees have tested positive at off-campus facilities
• Dennis Craig named new acting president at SUNY Oneonta
• Don't forget: The Careers Fair is this Wednesday
• #WaitingInTheUnknown: A new campaign to help students dealing with high levels of stress
• Celebrating new and newly promoted Classified Service colleagues
• It's International Open Access Week
• Full week of events, including tomorrow's Harrington STEM Lecture
• From our community: Take on Hugo in the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Trick Shot Challenge
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Oct. 19 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that two employees have tested positive
Both were tested at off-campus facilities

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

Dennis Craig named new acting president at SUNY Oneonta
Craig recently led SUNY Purchase's successful fall reopening

This week at the Career Resource Center is all about the Careers Fair
Mark your calendar to meet virtually with hiring managers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, starting at 11 a.m., and don't forget to brush up on your resume with career professionals today

Feeling extra stressed? We hear you, and we’re here for you
For the next few weeks, our #WaitingInTheUnknown project will provide wellness programs, advice and positivity to students
Have ideas for a de-stress activity? Contact Christina Cordier Purdy to get involved!

Celebrating new and newly promoted Classified Service colleagues
While we are unable to hold an in-person celebration this year, President Christian continues our tradition of recognizing and thanking Classified Service employees

Oct. 19 – 25 is International Open Access Week
Get involved with the movement to make scholarship more accessible

COVID-19 testing information

Learn more about how contact tracing works at SUNY New Paltz
“We wouldn’t be getting the results we’re getting if students weren’t doing their part”

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered (Updated Oct. 6)
How mandatory employee testing works on our campus

On-campus COVID-19 testing schedule for employees (updated Oct. 12)
Testing dates this fall for UUP, CSEA, PEF, PBANYS and M/C employees

SUNY System-wide COVID-19 Case Tracker
Published statistics from all 64 campuses, updated every 24 hours

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Honing your listening skills and avoiding miscommunication
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• DISC: A behavioral model for understanding behavioral styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools to make difficult conversations more positive and productive
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

Oktoberfest 2020 starts today - look out for the Bubble Car!
Find the car on campus from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., answer some trivia questions, win a prize!

Today: Community Building Teaching Circle
All are welcome to join colleagues for an informal discussion about what’s been happening in your classes, what challenges you've faced and what successes you've enjoyed

Tomorrow, Oct. 20: Learn about the cutting-edge mathematics giving researchers new insights into how DNA and proteins interact
Candice Price, assistant professor of mathematics at Smith College, is the Harrington STEM Series's next featured lecturer

College Council will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 21
Agenda includes updates on budget, COVID-19, Title IX and SUNY compliance directives

This Wednesday, Oct. 21: Cornhole double elimination tournament
Find a partner, sign up on IM Leages and come throw bags
Winning team gets free championship t-shirts!

Upcoming Reappointment, Tenure & Promotion process to be hosted in SharePoint
Trainings for faculty RTP reviewers who are new to the online document sharing platform can get up to speed at one of three trainings this semester, beginning Oct. 28

The latest from media

The Hudson Valley's Best U-Pick Pumpkin Patches
A bunch of local farms (including one just up the road from campus) where you can get into the spirit of harvest season
Chronogram, 10/15/20