IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: One employee has tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees
• Today is our first Mind, Body, Spirit Day
• New Paltz rises to No. 8 on Military Friendly® small public schools list
• The 2021 Women's Leadership Summit is next week!
• Save the Date for the next Dismantling Racism community dialogue, March 8
• Start your global journey: The Study Abroad Fair is on Feb. 24
• A generous gift of laptops to the Scholar's Mentorship Program
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Virtual astronomy shows are back!

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One employee has tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees

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

Today is our first Mind, Body, Spirit Day
Wishing all members of our community a day of restoration and joy

New Paltz rises to No. 8 on Military Friendly® small public schools list
Top 10 nationwide in service to veteran, dependent and active military students

The 2021 Women's Leadership Summit is next week!
Dozens of alumnae, including recent graduates and established leaders in a variety of industries, give back to their alma mater at this free virtual event on Wednesday, March 3

Save the Date for the next Dismantling Racism community dialogue, March 8
We will again welcome Camille Jacobs ’91 (Communications Media) to facilitate this conversation; All students, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to attend

Start your global journey: The Study Abroad Fair is on Feb. 24
While in-person programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for international experience and cultural exchange

Events, resources and reminders

Get ready for next week's Career Fair with a prep workshop, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m.
Planning to meet with employers at the Fair on March 3? Start getting ready now with this session from the Career Resource Center

Join us for an LGBTQ+ Allies workshop, Feb. 25 at noon
An interactive, online session providing discussion, resources and information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity

Tools for Working Remotely training, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.
Learn how to make the most of our resources to effectively connect and collaborate

Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full-time faculty
A memorandum from the Division of Academic Affairs, including links to download the fillable review sheet and checklist

Still time to complete your compliance training
Employees must complete the Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review every year
All required reviews can be completed by visiting my.newpaltz.edu

The latest from media

SUNY to eliminate application fees for low-income students
New policy takes effect March 1, may save up to $350 per student
WETM 18, 2/22/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two students and two employees have tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Education, Fine & Performing Arts students and CSEA employees
• State updates guidance on when colleges must "Pause and Pivot"
• Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full-time faculty
• Use Engage to see the full list of Mind, Body, Spirit Day programs for students
• Middle States Monday: The self-study and the Evaluation Team’s virtual visit
• Sit up straight! Tips for physical wellness while working from home
• The annual Sustainable Development Goals Teach In has arrived
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Another Instagram Stories Student Takeover

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 22 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two students and two employees have tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for Education and Fine & Performing Arts students and CSEA employees

COVID-19 testing tip: Log into the new registration portal before coming to Awosting
Save time at the testing site by confirming your information is correct in the new SUNY Upstate registration system

State updates guidance on when colleges must "Pause and Pivot"
Colleges like New Paltz that test at least 25% of students, faculty and staff weekly do not need to pause in-person classes unless 14-day rolling average positivity rate surpasses 5%

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

Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full-time faculty
Due to COVID-19, application process is streamlined and former paper-based process has moved online

Use Engage to see the full list of Mind, Body, Spirit Day programs for students
From music to fitness to mindfulness and gratitude, there are many ways to spend the day tomorrow, Feb. 23

Middle States Monday: The self-study and the Evaluation Team’s virtual visit
Our self-study focuses on students' experiences, and provides a foundation for the reaccreditation evaluation

Sit up straight! Tips for physical wellness while working from home
An ergonomics guide from the NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training

Events, resources and reminders

Smithsonian internship info session today at 12:30 p.m.
Learn about opportunities at the National Museum of the American Indian

MA in creative writing info session today at 1 p.m.
Published faculty authors help early-career writers find their voices and find their audiences

Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings
Feb. 23: Cultivating Self-Awareness

Feb. 25: Tools for Working Remotely 
Click above to see full descriptions and sign up

Still time to complete your compliance training
Employees must complete the Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review every year
All required reviews can be completed by visiting my.newpaltz.edu

It's Senior Week with the Career Resource Center
Build your skillset for life after graduation with workshops on resumes, networking, interviews and more

The latest from media

Kingston Farmers Market offers mentorship program for summer season
Program focuses on offering opportunities to individuals and businesses from marginalized communities
Daily Freeman, 2/21/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Four students have tested positive
• On-campus COVID-19 testing site closed today due to weather
• Faculty & staff: Have you done your compliance training yet?
• Governor Cuomo gives green light to summer camps, amusement parks to plan for reopening
• Theatre Arts alumna earns major industry prize for scenic technology
• Next week is Senior Week with the Career Resource Center
• Register for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings next week
• New Paltz a top-five most charming college town in New York, says Travel Mag
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: The birds are out, and so are the birdwatchers

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 19 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Four students have tested positive

On-campus COVID-19 testing site closed today due to weather
If you still need to get tested for this week, please plan to get an on-campus test Monday or schedule a PCR test off campus

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

Have you done your compliance training yet? The Feb. 26 due date is fast approaching!
Employees must complete the Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review every year
All required reviews can be completed by visiting my.newpaltz.edu

Governor Cuomo gives green light to summer camps, amusement parks to plan for reopening
Ability to open will depend on pandemic conditions

Theatre Arts alumna earns major industry prize for scenic technology
Francesca DeCicco '17, who apprenticed at Juilliard and enrolled in Yale's MFA program after graduating from New Paltz, has been named a United States Institute for Theatre Technology Young Designers, Managers, and Technicians Award winner

Next week is Senior Week with the Career Resource Center
Build your skillset for life after graduation with workshops on resumes, networking, interviews and more

Register for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings next week
Feb. 22: Creating Forms with Adobe
Feb. 23: Cultivating Self-Awareness

Feb. 25: Tools for Working Remotely 
Click above to see full descriptions and sign up

Events, resources and reminders

United Nations Briefings this morning at 10 and 11:15 a.m.
The Global Engagement Program welcomes Bruce Knotts, director of the UN's Unitarian Universalist Association Office, and Sylvia Paola Mendoza, second secretary in charge of SDGs Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN

Have questions about Financial Aid? Friday webinars have you covered
Students can get info about grants, loans, work-study and more today at noon

Thinking about a career in creative writing? Get the details about our graduate program, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m.
Published faculty authors help early-career writers find their voices and find their audiences

Help SUNY conduct important research on sexual and interpersonal violence
Check your email for your custom invite link to take the Campus Climate Survey
All responses are recorded anonymously and participation is voluntary

Upcoming Office of Instructional Technology workshops
Get more out of tools like Blackboard and Microsoft Office

Brush up on online teaching and learning skills with this new Remote Resources hub
An accessible, filterable collection of dozens of guides, tutorials and best practices, on one easy-to-use webpage

The latest from media

100 Ulster County residents to receive $500 per month for one year, Ryan says
County Executive announced universal basic income pilot initiative in his State of the County address
Daily Freeman, 2/17/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Three students have tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Liberal Arts & Sciences majors (excluding Psychology), and PBA, PEF, NYSCOPBA, M/C, CAS, RF and other campus employees
• On-campus testing site closed tomorrow, Feb. 19, due to weather
• Action requested: Take a break! The first Mind, Body, Spirit Day is Feb. 23
• What it's like to be a basketball team leader during COVID-19
• Student-run magazine puts out call for submissions for March 2021 issue
• Learn about SUNY's Washington, D.C., internship program, today at 3:30 p.m.
• Tomorrow: An International Mother Language Day gathering
• New webcam lets you save time by checking the line at the testing center
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: @newpaltzphotograpy

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 18 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Three students have tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for College of Liberal Arts & Sciences majors (excluding Psychology), and PBA, PEF, NYSCOPBA, M/C, CAS, RF and other campus employees

On-campus testing site closed tomorrow, Feb. 19, due to weather
If you still need to get tested for this week, please plan to get an on-campus test today or Monday, or schedule a PCR test off campus

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

Action requested: Take a break! The first Mind, Body, Spirit Day is Feb. 23
Ideas and programs for a communal day of reflection, gratitude and restoration

What it's like to be a basketball team leader during COVID-19
Nicole Ziogas '21 (Biology) is the lone senior on a Hawks squad waiting for a chance to defend its conference title

Student-run magazine puts out call for submissions for March 2021 issue
The Teller publishes everything from fashion and beauty, to literature and poetry, to visual art and photography; All students are invited to submit by the Feb. 21 deadline

Learn about SUNY's Washington, D.C., internship program, today at 3:30 p.m.
Opportunity for students puts you in the nation's capital to work alongside government leaders and conduct research, all while earning college credit

Tomorrow: An International Mother Language Day gathering
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share a reading in the first language you learned

Events, resources and reminders

School of Business providing free income tax assistance
Student volunteers certified with IRS training provide basic tax prep help and free e-filing

February is Compliance Review Month for employees
Please complete annual Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review by Friday, Feb. 26
All required reviews can be completed by vising my.newpaltz.edu

Upcoming Office of Instructional Technology workshops
Get more out of tools like Blackboard and Microsoft Office

Brush up on online teaching and learning skills with this new Remote Resources hub
An accessible, filterable collection of dozens of guides, tutorials and best practices, on one easy-to-use webpage

New COVID-19 profiles: Your testing and screening data in one secure place
Real-time updates on test results and your compliance status at my.newpaltz.edu
Profiles are live now for students and will launch later this week for faculty and staff

The latest from media

A History of Sojourner Truth’s Life and Roots in the Hudson Valley
Much of what we know about the civil and women's rights activist's early years comes from research by retired campus Librarian Corinne Nyquist
Hudson Valley Magazine, 2/16/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: One student has tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Science & Engineering and Psychology majors, and UUP employees
• All of Me: An online support group for LGBTQ+ identified students
• Interested in working at a summer camp? Apply for dozens of positions at once on HawkHire
• Upcoming Office of Instructional Technology workshops
• Last call for faculty & staff: Apply to join this spring's Manager’s Toolkit cohort
• Ash Wednesday services at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Paltz
• Today at noon: SUNY panel on teaching innovations that engage diversity, equity & inclusion topics in virtual formats
• Encouragement from the Student Resilience Advocates
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: A Spring of Gay-Black-Feminine Joy

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 17 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One student has tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for Science & Engineering and Psychology majors, and UUP employees

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

All of Me: An online support group for LGBTQ+ identified students
Weekly meetings hosted by the Counseling Center start today at 2:30 p.m.

Interested in working at a summer camp? Apply for dozens of positions at once on HawkHire
Students: The annual Camp Day Job Fair is happening virtually this month; Submit your resume today to any (or all!) 32 camps registered with the Career Resource Center

Upcoming Office of Instructional Technology workshops
Get more out of tools like Blackboard and Microsoft Office

Last call for faculty & staff: Apply to join this spring's Manager’s Toolkit cohort
Get ideas for cultivating adaptive management capacity and develop tools and techniques that align with management best practices

Ash Wednesday services at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Paltz
Rev. Dianna Smith, director of our Campus Food Pantry, invites community members to receive ashes, masked and in person, before virtual services at 6 p.m.

The Power of Collaborative Online International Learning, today at noon
A SUNY panel on teaching innovations that engage diversity, equity & inclusion topics in virtual formats

Events, resources and reminders

February trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Feb. 18: Developing Project Calendars
Feb. 22: Creating Forms with Adobe
Feb. 23: Cultivating Self-Awareness
And more! Click above to see full descriptions and register

New COVID-19 profiles: Your testing and screening data in one secure place
Real-time updates on your test results and compliance status at my.newpaltz.edu
Profiles are live now for students and will launch later this week for faculty and staff

Artist talk with composer and performer Sarah Hennies today at 5 p.m.
Meet the 2021 Davenport Resident for New American Music

Students: Learn more about a Washington, D.C., internship opportunity, Feb. 18 at 3:30 p.m.
SUNY Program lets you live in the nation's capital, work alongside government leaders, and conduct research, all while earning college credit

Brush up on online teaching and learning skills with this new Remote Resources hub
An accessible, filterable collection of dozens of guides, tutorials and best practices, on one easy-to-use webpage

An International Mother Language Day gathering on Feb. 19
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share a reading in the first language you learned

The latest from media

Immigration Has Not Been Magically Fixed Under Biden
Adjunct Lecturer Michael Frank reports on "the limits of the new administration to alter immigration policy with the stroke of a pen"
The River Newsroom, 2/14/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: One student has tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees; Testing center will open at 11 a.m.
• New COVID-19 profiles: Your testing and screening data in one secure place
• John Marro '22 shares story of deployment to Washington, D.C., following Jan. 6 insurrection
• Tonight! Harrington STEM Series returns with an intro to reconfiguration systems
• Two New Paltz students among first-ever SUNY Leadership Academy grads
• Faculty Writing Group Wednesdays resume this week
• Students, staff collaborate on children's book to help kids cope with situations they don't understand
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Another Tuesday Takeover on Instagram Stories!

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 16 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One student has tested positive

Delayed opening at the COVID-19 testing center today due to weather
Awosting Hall will be open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (11 a.m. - 12 p.m. for faculty & staff only)
In-person classes that begin before 11 a.m. are cancelled; In-person classes that begin at 11 a.m. or later will meet; Offices open at 10:45 a.m.

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees

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

New COVID-19 profiles: Your testing and screening data in one secure place
Real-time updates on test results and compliance status at my.newpaltz.edu
Profiles are live now for students and will launch later this week for faculty and staff

From the New Paltz Times: John Marro '22 (Adolescence Education) shares story of his deployment to Washington, D.C., following Jan. 6 insurrection
Marro, a New Paltz student and New York Army National Guardsman, was stationed at the Library of Congress for the inauguration

Tonight! Harrington STEM Series returns with an introduction to reconfiguration systems
The College welcomes Heather Russell, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Richmond

Two New Paltz students among first-ever SUNY Leadership Academy grads
SUNY alumni from varied professions contribue expertise and mentorship

Faculty Writing Group Wednesdays resume this week
Virtual and in-person options to work and share your progress with supportive colleagues

Events, resources and reminders

February trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Feb. 17: Using OneDrive
Feb. 18: Developing Project Calendars
And much more! Click above to see full descriptions and register

Feb. 17 at noon: The Power of Collaborative Online International Learning
A SUNY panel on teaching innovations that engage diversity, equity & inclusion topics in virtual formats

All of Me: An online support group for LGBTQ+ identified students
Weekly meetings start this Wednesday, Feb. 17

Register for a Tax Talk with the Employee Assistance Program on Feb. 17
Join Ceil Donato, formerly of H&R Block, for a discussion of all tax issues, including changes to the tax laws for 2020; Ideal for those who have a second job, own their own business, or have additional income from teaching, publishing or consulting

An International Mother Language Day gathering on Feb. 19
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share a reading in the first language you learned

Start your global journey: Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24
While in-person programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for international experience and cultural exchange

The latest from media

Four SUNY Cortland students facing charges for hosting a house party
SUNY Chancellor and Cortland president respond to "reckless and dangerous" off-campus event
WSYR, 2/14/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two additional students have tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for College of Liberal Arts & Sciences majors (excluding Psychology), and PBA, PEF, NYSCOPBA, M/C, CAS, RF and all other campus employees
• COVID-19 testing tip: Be sure to bring your campus ID card!
• News from the Student Association Executive Board
• February trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
• Faculty: Please submit enrollment census information by Feb. 14
• Students: Still time to register for the SUNY-wide ESports league
• Ilyasah Shabazz ’85 (Biology) discusses Malcolm X's legacy on Good Morning America
• FAQ: What are the consequences if students do not comply with screening and testing requirements?
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Cozy by the fire

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 11 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two additional students have tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
If you are a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences major (excluding Psychology), or a PBA, PEF, NYSCOPBA, M/C, CAS, RF or other campus employee, please get tested today if you're on campus at all this week

COVID-19 testing tip: Be sure to bring your campus ID card!
Coming with your campus ID makes testing go faster for you and for us

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more

(845) 257-CV19: A hotline for info about COVID-19 protocols
While most answers can be found on our New Paltz Forward and Health Center websites, the College offers this resource for those who cannot find what they’re looking for and prefer to speak with someone about their situation

News of the day

News from the Student Association Executive Board
With ideas for how to advocate for yourself and other students during Higher Education Action Week, Feb. 15-19

New trainings announced! Here's what's coming this month from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Feb. 16: Webex Tips & Tricks
Feb. 17: Using OneDrive
Feb. 18: Developing Project Calendars
And much more! Click above to see full descriptions and register

Reminder for faculty: Please submit enrollment census information for all spring semester classes before Sunday, Feb. 14
Undergraduate census survey is now available through Starfish
This process is required by Federal law and an important way to help ensure students receive financial aid to which they are entitled

Students: Still time to register for the SUNY-wide ESports league

Deadline is Feb. 12 to join for solo and team competition in Overwatch, Smash, Fortnite, COD and more

FAQ on Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Events, resources and reminders

February is Compliance Review Month for employees
Please complete annual Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review by Friday, Feb. 26
All required reviews can be completed by vising my.newpaltz.edu

Nine facts about Title IX at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY-wide survey on Campus Climate is coming next week!
Start getting ready now with useful information about the federal civil rights law that protects all members of our campus community from gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, interpersonal violence and stalking

Harrington STEM Series returns Feb. 16 with an introduction to reconfiguration systems
The College welcomes Heather Russell, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Richmond

Faculty & Staff: Apply by Feb. 17 to join the next Manager’s Toolkit cohort
A program designed to help new and experienced managers cultivate adaptive management capacity, build a community of support, and provide tools and techniques that align with management best practices

An International Mother Language Day gathering on Feb. 19
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share a reading in the first language you learned

The latest from media

Celebrate Black History Month 2021 in the Hudson Valley
Including a free guided tour of Kingston's O+ murals, this Saturday at 11 a.m.
Chronogram, 2/10/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: One additional student has tested positive
• Weekly COVID-19 testing: Science & Engineering and Psychology majors and UUP employees are on the schedule today
• New York's seven-day positivity rate drops to lowest point since Dec. 1
• Seventeen undergraduates earn grants for faculty-mentored research
• Ideas for practicing self-compassion
• Clarification for faculty on the “Cleared to Return to Campus” column in course rosters
• Today! Global Engagement Program General Interest Meeting for students
• A sneak preview of the Sojourner Truth sculpture coming to campus later this year
• FAQ: Who has to follow SUNY’s weekly testing requirement?
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Queer Gym Night this Friday

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 10 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One additional student has tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
If you are a School of Science & Engineering or Psychology major, or a UUP-represented employee, please get tested today if you plan to be on campus at all this week

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more

New York's seven-day positivity rate drops to lowest point since Dec. 1
Governor Cuomo: "Our post-holiday surge reduction is continuing"

News of the day

Seventeen undergraduates earn grants for faculty-mentored research
Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities program provides funds for applied scholarship in a broad array of academic disciplines

From Harvard Business Publishing: Ideas for practicing self-compassion
A few simple recommendations for taming your inner critic in moments of heightened stress

Clarification for faculty on the “Cleared to Return to Campus” column in course rosters
Students listed as “not applicable” are permitted to be on campus, enter buildings and attend in-person classes

Today! Global Engagement Program General Interest Meeting for students
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind, 12-15 credit experience, which includes an internship with a globally engaged organization

FAQ on Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Events, resources and reminders

February is Compliance Review Month for employees
Please complete annual Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review by Friday, Feb. 26
All required reviews can be completed by vising my.newpaltz.edu

Harrington STEM Series returns Feb. 16 with an introduction to reconfiguration systems
The College welcomes Heather Russell, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Richmond

Faculty & Staff: Apply by Feb. 17 to join the next Manager’s Toolkit cohort
A program designed to help new and experienced managers cultivate adaptive management capacity, build a community of support, and provide tools and techniques that align with management best practices

An International Mother Language Day gathering on Feb. 19
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share a reading in the first language you learned

The annual SUNY Online Summit is Feb. 22-26
Mark your calendar for a system-wide conference on online program administration, faculty development, instruction and instructional design

Start your global journey: Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24
While in-person programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for international experience and cultural exchange

The latest from media

African American History: A Past Rooted in the Hudson Valley
An overview on African culture in upstate New York, with insights from former Professor of Black Studies A.J. Williams-Myers
Hudson Valley Magazine, 2/8/21

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• SUNY's weekly COVID-19 testing requirement is now in effect; Testing today for Business, undecided & non-matriculated students, and UUP employees
• Sojourner Truth Library launching new Antiracist Campus Read
• Nine facts about Title IX, ahead of next week's SUNY survey on campus climate
• Today at 2 p.m.: "Knowmia Beyond Basics" workshop for faculty
• Get virtual services from the Career Resource Center
• SUNY enhances its system-wide COVID-19 case tracker
• The campuswide effort to welcome international students to our community
• FAQ: How does the weekly COVID-19 testing schedule work?
• Events and resources
• Community mourns Dan Guenther, local leader on sustainable agriculture
• From our community: Ice on the Hudson

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 9 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

SUNY's weekly COVID-19 testing requirement is now in effect
Click here to view our testing schedule and additional resources
If you are a School of Business, undecided or non-matriculated student, or a UUP-represented employee, please get tested today if you plan to be on campus at all this week

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

Sojourner Truth Library launching new Antiracist Campus Read
A chance to engage with antiracism through communal teaching and learning
Register now for a four-week curriculum that begins on March 8

Nine facts about Title IX at SUNY New Paltz
The SUNY-wide survey on Campus Climate is coming next week!
Start getting ready now with useful information about the federal civil rights law that protects all members of our campus community from gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, interpersonal violence and stalking

Today at 2 p.m.: "Knowmia Beyond Basics" workshop for faculty
Expand your Knowmia skillset with more in-depth coverage of quizzes, conversations and other tools

Get virtual services from the Career Resource Center
Personalized help with resumes, job search, interview prep and so much more

SUNY enhances its system-wide COVID-19 case tracker
Daily statistics now include test results broken down by population, info on quarantine and isolation, regional comparisons and more

FAQ on Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Events, resources and reminders

February is Compliance Review Month for employees
Please complete annual Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review by Friday, Feb. 26
All required reviews can be completed by vising my.newpaltz.edu

Action needed from faculty: Please submit enrollment census information for all spring semester classes before Sunday, Feb. 14
Undergraduate census survey is now available through Starfish
This process is required by Federal law and an important way to help ensure students receive financial aid to which they are entitled

Feb. 10: Global Engagement Program General Interest Meeting for students
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind, 12-15 credit academic and internship experience, which includes an internship with a globally engaged organization

Faculty & Staff: Apply by Feb. 17 to join the next Manager’s Toolkit cohort
A program designed to help new and experienced managers cultivate adaptive management capacity, build a community of support, and provide tools and techniques that align with management best practices

School of Business providing free income tax assistance
Student volunteers certified with IRS training to provide basic tax prep help and free e-filing

CircleIn is now live! Download the peer-to-peer study app today
Students can quickly set up group chats and video meetings, share notes, and ask and answer questions in each of their courses

The latest from media

Daniel Guenther: 1943 - 2021
Community mourns a pioneer of organic farming and Community Supported Agriculture in the Hudson Valley, who worked regularly to mentor New Paltz students
Poughkeepsie Journal, 2/7/21

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

IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two students and one employee have tested positive
• SUNY's weekly COVID-19 testing requirement is now in effect
  Testing today for Education, Fine & Performing Arts students and CSEA employees
• NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker: State has administered more than two million doses
• Action needed from faculty: Please submit enrollment census information for all spring semester classes
• February is Compliance Review Month for employees
• Field Hockey Coach Shanna Szablinski named SUNYAC Coach of the Decade
• Get answers about "regular & substantive interaction," today at 1 p.m.
• FAQ: Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I’ve already gotten the vaccine?
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Another Instagram Stories Tuesday Takeover!

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 8 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two students and one employee have tested positive

SUNY's weekly COVID-19 testing requirement is now in effect!
Click here to view our testing schedule and additional resources
If you are a School of Education or School of Fine & Performing Arts student, or a CSEA-represented employee, please get tested today if you plan to be on campus at all this week

New York's COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
More than two million doses have been administered in the state as of Feb. 6

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

Action needed from faculty: Please submit enrollment census information for all spring semester classes before Sunday, Feb. 14
Undergraduate census survey is now available through Starfish
This process is required by Federal law and an important way to help ensure students receive financial aid to which they are entitled

February is Compliance Review Month for employees
Please complete annual Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review by Friday, Feb. 26
All required reviews can be completed by vising my.newpaltz.edu

Field Hockey Coach Shanna Szablinski named SUNYAC Coach of the Decade
Five-time conference champion joins three alumnae with All-Decade honors

Faculty: Get answers about "regular & substantive interaction," today at 1 p.m.
A workshop on establishing presence and active engagement in the online/hybrid classroom

FAQ on Weekly COVID-19 Testing

Events, resources and reminders

Feb. 10: Global Engagement Program General Interest Meeting
Learn more about this one-of-a-kind, 12-15 credit academic and internship experience, which includes an internship with a globally engaged organization

Faculty & Staff: Apply by Feb. 17 to join the next Manager’s Toolkit cohort
A program designed to help new and experienced managers cultivate adaptive management capacity, build a community of support, and provide tools and techniques that align with management best practices

Students: Still time to register for the SUNY-wide ESports league

Deadline is Feb. 12 to join for solo and team competition in Overwatch, Smash, Fortnite, COD and more

February trainings and workshops from the Office of Instructional Technology
Next up: Knowmia Beyond Basics, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m.

Start your global journey: Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24
While in-person programs are on hold for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for international experience and cultural exchange

(845) 257-CV19: A new hotline for info about COVID-19 protocols
While most answers can be found on our New Paltz Forward and Health Center websites, the College is launching this new resource for those who cannot find what they’re looking for and prefer to speak with someone about their situation

CircleIn is now live! Download the peer-to-peer study app today
Students can quickly set up group chats and video meetings, share notes, and ask and answer questions in each of their courses

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

The latest from media

More contagious UK variant of COVID-19 found in Ulster County
“This is a critical reminder that while we have made great strides in fighting this virus, we are far from out of the woods yet,” said County Executive Pat Ryan
Hudson Valley One, 2/5/21

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: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• Today! Join the 100 Days to Commencement celebration
• This weekend: Department of Theatre Arts explores the 1980s crack epidemic
• Women's Basketball's Jamie Seward named SUNYAC Coach of the Decade
• Faculty & Staff: Apply by Feb. 17 to join the next Manager’s Toolkit cohort
• New album from music faculty makes Bandcamp’s best-of list for January 2021
• BenCen Blog: Buckle Up, Poughkeepsie
• Aerial photos paint the full picture of this week's snowstorm cleanup
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Questions about the Library? Ask Lloyd!

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 5 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

SUNY's weekly COVID-19 testing requirement goes into effect on Feb. 8
Students only need to be tested once between Jan. 15 - Feb. 5
Return-to-campus testing continues this week for those who have not yet been tested
Our full-time weekly testing schedule begins on Feb. 8

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

Today! Join the 100 Days to Commencement celebration
Future New Paltz alumni can network with the Office of Alumni Relations and enter a raffle for NP swag

This weekend: Department of Theatre Arts explores the 1980s crack epidemic
Spring season opens with a virtual reading of Anya Pearson's "The Killing Fields"
RSVP on a pay-what-you-can scale to get the link to the live stream for Feb. 6 or 7

Women's Basketball's Jamie Seward named SUNYAC Coach of the Decade
Three players - Lindsay Bettke '19 (Geology), Rachel Simon '19 (Biology) and Kit Small '17 (Computer Science) - named to All-Decade Team

Faculty & Staff: Apply by Feb. 17 to join the next Manager’s Toolkit cohort
A program designed to help new and experienced managers cultivate adaptive management capacity, build a community of support, and provide tools and techniques that align with management best practices

New album from music faculty makes Bandcamp’s best-of list for January 2021
Tune in for an online listening party with Susie Ibarra's "Talking Gong," Feb. 6, at 5 p.m.

BenCen Blog: Buckle Up, Poughkeepsie
A study of pandemic-related population growth in the Hudson Valley, opportunities for revitalization, and interventions available to reduce the harms of gentrification

Events, resources and reminders

Faculty: Have questions about "regular & substantive interaction"?
A workshop on establishing presence and active engagement in the online/hybrid classroom, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m.

February trainings and workshops from the Office of Instructional Technology
Next up: Knowmia Beyond Basics, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m.

(845) 257-CV19: A new hotline for info about COVID-19 protocols
While most answers can be found on our New Paltz Forward and Health Center websites, the College is launching this new resource for those who cannot find what they’re looking for and prefer to speak with someone about their situation

Start your global journey: Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24
While in-person programs are on hold for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for international experience and cultural exchange

CircleIn is now live! Download the peer-to-peer study app today
Students can quickly set up group chats and video meetings, share notes, and ask and answer questions in each of their courses

New York's COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
Statistics on vaccinations distributed and administered, updated daily

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

The latest from media

600 doses of coronavirus vaccine divided among six drugstores in Ulster County
These doses will be used to innoculate people age 65 and older; 1,300 more doses received this week are being used to vaccinate state-designated frontline and essential workers
Daily Freeman, 2/4/21

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: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• Governor Cuomo announces 35 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week
• Provost Lyman’s February 2021 Report to the Faculty
• DIFFvelopment: A workshop on generational wealth for students of African descent, today at 6 p.m.
• CircleIn is now live! Download the peer-to-peer study app today
• SUNY Upstate Medical University opening additional COVID-19 testing laboratory by March 1
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Playing in the snow

Coronavirus updates

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

SUNY's weekly COVID-19 testing requirement goes into effect on Feb. 8
Students only need to be tested once between Jan. 15 - Feb. 5
Return-to-campus testing continues this week for those who have not yet been tested
Our full-time weekly testing schedule begins on Feb. 8

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

Governor Cuomo announces 35 community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week
Sites at churches, community centers and public housing complexes, including six locations in the Hudson Valley, will vaccinate more than 25,000 additional people this week

Provost Lyman’s February 2021 Report to the Faculty
Including a specific request for how faculty can help students experiencing academic lonerism

DIFFvelopment: A workshop on generational wealth for students of African descent, today at 6 p.m.
Valuable information co-presented by the Black Student Union, Career Resource Center and Black Lives Matter at School

CircleIn is now live! Download the peer-to-peer study app today
Students can quickly set up group chats and video meetings, share notes, and ask and answer questions in each of their courses

SUNY Upstate Medical University opening additional COVID-19 testing laboratory by March 1
Facility at the University at Buffalo projected to increase SUNY-wide testing capacity by 75%

Events, resources and reminders

Department of Theatre Arts virtual performances return on Feb. 6 & 7
Spring season opens with a reading of "The Killing Fields," an adaptation of Aeschylus’s tragedy of king Agamemnon set during the 1980s crack epidemic

February trainings and workshops from the Office of Instructional Technology
Next up: Webex and Blackboard Integration, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m.

Future New Paltz alumni: Join the 100 Days to Commencement celebration this Friday
Network with the Office of Alumni Relations and enter a raffle for NP swag!

School of Business providing free income tax assistance
Student volunteers certified with IRS training to provide basic tax prep help and free e-filing

Students: Register by Feb. 12 for the SUNY-wide ESports league for spring

Solo and team competition in Overwatch, Smash, Fortnite, COD and more

New York's COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
Statistics on vaccinations distributed and administered, updated daily

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

The latest from media

One-Third of Students Seek Counseling for Pandemic Effects
Students are increasingly reaching out for help at colleges across the nation
Inside Higher Ed, 2/3/21

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: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• College extends COVID-19 testing hours until 6 p.m. today
• (845) 257-CV19: A new hotline for answers and info about COVID-19 protocols
• Pandemic Radio: How WFNP stayed on-air and reached new listeners after everything changed
• President Christian sits for Q&A with Chronogram Magazine
• Today at 4 p.m.: Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action continues with Anti-Racism 101
• Review the College's social media policies
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Have you tried Let's Talk? Casual conversations with counselors, every Wednesday from 12 - 2 p.m.

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 3 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday