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Daily Digest: SUNY New Paltz News

Posted on: Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM

   
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: No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday
  • Students: Get tested for COVID-19 before coming back to campus, or plan to get tested during the first week of classes
  • Call for volunteers: Support on-campus COVID-19 testing, Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
  • Last call to sign up: 30+ trainings from experts across campus, Jan. 14 & 15
  • Information on our observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2021
  • Faculty: Have questions about your Annual Report? Get help at the FDC, Jan. 13 from 2-5 p.m.
  • Review the holiday calendar for 2021
  • A women's basketball alumna's journey with the game
  • FAQ of the day: How does the seven-day quarantine for the spring semester work?
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: Meet the alumna making her film debut this year
 

Coronavirus updates

Jan. 11 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 4 p.m. yesterday

Students: Get tested for COVID-19 before coming back to campus, or plan to get tested during the first week of classes
On-campus testing will be available from Jan. 19 – Feb. 4 to help students meet this requirement

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

Call for volunteers: Support on-campus COVID-19 testing, Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
Thanking everyone in advance for contributing time and energy to help ensure the success of this vital initiative

 

News of the day

Last call to sign up: 30+ trainings from experts across campus, Jan. 14 & 15
Take advantage of insightful workshops on inclusion, technology and so much more
Registration closes at 5 p.m. today

Information on our observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2021
Faculty are encouraged to consider incorporating materials or discussions that explore Dr. King’s contributions and legacy

Faculty: Have questions about your Annual Report? Get help at the FDC, Jan. 13 from 2-5 p.m.
Email to sign up, then come by College Hall 133 for snacks, tea & coffee
Masks on, window open, four distanced attendees at a time, max

Review the holiday calendar for 2021
Mark your calendar for scheduled office closures in the year ahead

 
 
NP Hawks Alumna Spotlight: Shanay Bradley
The latest NP Hawks Alumni Spotlight tells the story of Shanay Bradley '12 (Sociology): her journey learning the game of basketball, joining a rising New Paltz team as a transfer student, supporting herself through college, getting into coaching following her playing career, and the leap of faith that led her to her current role as director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
 

Spring 2021 FAQ of the Day

How does the seven-day quarantine for the spring semester work?
SUNY requires all students to complete a precautionary seven-day quarantine prior to their first time on campus during the spring semester.
This applies to anyone who plans to live on campus, work or take classes on campus, or to use campus facilities such as the gym, library or dining hall.
Sp, students who are planning to come to campus when residence halls open on Jan. 17 should begin their quarantine on Jan. 10.
All other students should plan their precautionary quarantine for the seven days prior to the first day they plan to be on campus after the semester begins on Jan. 19.
Students will be required to attest that they have completed the seven-day precautionary quarantine prior to returning to campus. This attestation will take place within the Daily Health Screening at my.newpaltz.edu.
 

Events, resources and reminders

Remember to do the Health Screening every day for two weeks before your first time on campus in spring 2021
New SUNY policy means those planning to be on campus later this month should resume daily screenings now

Faculty, check your syllabi: Updates to finals calendar may impact spring planning
SUNY's COVID-19 requirements necessitated late revisions to spring 2021 calendar
Faculty should review their schedules to avoid conflicts, especially during exams

Need help completing your OSCQR rubric? Get drop-in support from OIT
Office of Instructional Technology workshops continue today at noon

What students should know for spring 2021
A comprehensive guide to help you prepare for next semester

Introducing CircleIn, the new peer-to-peer study app for New Paltz students
Learn more about this National Science Foundation-backed tool for collaborative learning

SUNY call for participation: Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities Classroom
Presenters wanted for an online gathering on March 26
Interested in contributing? Complete this proposal form by Feb. 1

 

The latest from media

Ulster County launches vaccination website
Inoculation centers prepare to open
Daily Freeman, 1/7/21

 

From Our Community

 
Alumna makes film debut in 2021
Alumna will make her film debut this year
Elliot Frances Flynn ‘16 (Digital Media; English) will make her feature film debut in 2021 with the upcoming movie “Shoplifters of the World,” and appear in subsequent productions from Netflix and Miramax.
 

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