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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News

Posted on: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM

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This newsletter is a daily source of major campus news, information about events, useful tips for navigating campus this fall, and updates about new and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our community. Read more here.
Students, faculty and staff will also receive important bulletins via the new NPForward text notification system.
 

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Message from President Christian: Uphold the Protect New Paltz Pledge
  • SUNY protest policies and the current pandemic
  • Use Merit to help the College promote news of student achievements
  • Flu vaccines are covered for employees under United Health Care
  • Student Psychological Resilience Project provides psychological first aid education
  • Tomorrow: First LGBTQ+ Allies workshop of the fall semester
  • HRDI announces upcoming schedule of employee trainings
  • FAQ of the Day: Do students living on campus have local options for obtaining flu shots and other medical services?
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
 

News from around campus

Message from President Christian: Uphold the Protect New Paltz Pledge
Events at other SUNY campuses remind us how important it is to take every possible step to prevent COVID-19 transmission

SUNY protest policies and the current pandemic
While the College will continue encouraging members of our community to engage in issues of the day, new public health regulations related to protest are in effect this semester

Reminder: Help us promote news of student achievements
The College uses Merit to recognize outstanding work in and out of the classroom

Student Psychological Resilience Project provides psychological first aid education
New program made possible thanks to support from alumnus Ira Schreck '74 and his wife, Barbara S. Ginsberg

Flu vaccines are covered for employees under United Health Care
This year, getting your flu shot may be more important than ever

New Paltz LGBTQ+ Allies interactive workshop, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m.

Join a network of students, faculty and staff working toward a safe and inclusive campus

 

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

 

Coronavirus updates

Sept. 1 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

COVID-19 Dashboard
A tally of active cases impacting our on-campus community

Daily reminder: Complete your Health Screening at my.newpaltz.edu
Screening required for students and employees any day they plan to be on campus, and recommended as a daily habit even when off campus

 
 
Students and employees across campus are joining together to take the Pledge to Protect New Paltz! Watch this two-minute video to learn what's in the Pledge and what we can all be doing to keep friends, colleagues and neighbors safe this fall.
 

Reopening FAQ of the day

Do students living on campus have local options for obtaining flu shots and other medical services?
Yes, flu shots will be available at the on-campus Health Center and at local pharmacies.
In addition to the Health Center, the following medical facilities are located in the New Paltz area:
The College's fall 2020 reopening plan is highly detailed and dense, and our corresponding list of FAQs runs to more than 10,000 words (and counting!). In an effort to make this very important information more digestible for campus community members, we're highlighting questions and answers in this newsletter, one per day, as the fall semester approaches.
Please note: We are working to update and add FAQs as planning continues and this situation evolves. We will prioritize sharing the most current information in this space.
 

Events and resources

Online Learning Orientation available to help new and returning students succeed in remote learning courses

This self-paced, optional resource is live on Blackboard now
Faculty are encouraged to review the the Orientation as well, and point students to modules that are relevant to their classes

Quality by Design: Four-week SUNY training on course design starts Sept. 28
Faculty can register now for professional development focusing on learner support, accessibility, collaboration and evaluation

 

The latest from media

An open letter from one new COVID-19-era college student
"I have yet to see a single person walking around campus without a mask"
Daily Star, 8/29/20

 

From Our Community 

 
There's nothing like a New Paltz sunset to help clear your head at the end of a long day. 
 

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