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Posted on: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM

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

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

 
 
Good Morning America: Malcolm X’s daughter is carrying on her father’s legacy
VIDEO: Alumna Ilyasah Shabazz ’85 (Biology) appeared on ABC's Good Morning America to discuss the legacy of her father, Malcolm X, and a resurgence of interest in the human rights activist's life and work. Watch the full interview here, and check out "The Awakening of Malcolm X," Shabazz's new novelization of her father's early years and the development of his thinking on race, politics, religion and justice.
 

FAQ on Weekly COVID-19 Testing

What are the consequences if students do not comply with screening and testing requirements?
If students are on campus and have not done their daily screening for three consecutive days, their card access will be disabled and they will be unable to enter most campus buildings or attend in-person classes until they remedy the situation.
For students, failure to test during a week in which you are on campus will result in disciplinary action including disciplinary probation and eventually suspension from on-campus presence, including in-person instruction and denial of campus residency.

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

 

From Our Community

 
SUNY New Paltz on Instagram
It's cold out there - stay cozy, everyone.
 

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