IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Eight students and one employee have tested positive
• Walk-in COVID-19 pool testing today at Awosting Hall
• Join our next Dismantling Racism community dialogue, today at 3:45 p.m.
• More than $1 million in scholarships available for 2021-22 academic year
• Middle States Monday: Preliminary Team Report and federal regulations
• Clarification from SUNY on "Pause and Pivot" guidance
• Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings for the week ahead
• Employees can sign up for free financial counseling with TIAA
• Cookies for COVID-19 heroes
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Group Ex this week at the Athletic & Wellness Center

Coronavirus updates

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

Weekly COVID-19 testing information and resources
Pool testing available on a walk-in basis, Monday - Thursday
Friday PCR testing is appointment-only

Reminder: No same-day appointments for Friday make-up testing
If you are unable to get a pool test Monday-Thursday, be sure to make your Friday PCR appointment as soon as you can, per the policy of our testing partners at Enzo Labs

Save time, check the line at the Awosting Hall testing center
Live updates every minute let you see if there's a wait before you come for testing

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

Join our next Dismantling Racism community dialogue, today at 3:45 p.m.
All students, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to participate in this conversation

More than $1 million in scholarships available for 2021-22 academic year
Record levels of support for students, with award opportunities for academic merit and financial need; All students (graduate, undergraduate, part- and full-time) can apply by April 6

Middle States Monday: Preliminary Team Report and federal regulations
Our Reaccreditation Evaulation Virtual Team Visit is a little more than two weeks away

Clarification from SUNY on "Pause and Pivot" guidance
If rolling 14-day positivity rate exceeds 5%, campuses must transition to remote learning
New Paltz's rolling 14-day positivity rate is 0.61% as of March 7

Reminder: Employees can sign up for free financial counseling with TIAA
Make an appointment for a virtual consultation on saving, investment, retirement and more

Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings for the week ahead
Topics include SharePoint and work/life balance
Click above for full descriptions and registration links

Events, resources and reminders

Want to talk to someone about choosing or changing your major? The Career Resource Center is here for you
Workshops today and March 10 include a brief, free Interest Profiler assessment

Catch Kyaw Kyaw Naing’s acclaimed ensemble, March 9 on Listen Forward
As a military coup and mass demonstrations continue in Myanmar, the Department of Music celebrates Burmese art and culture

Harrington STEM Series returns tomorrow with a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management division chief
Jeff Reidenauer will share his expertise about critical mineral development on America's Outer Continental Shelf

Graduating in August 2021? Get your online application done by March 15!
Get deals from national merchants and vendors from the membership program formally known as SUNY Perks at Work

SUNY Benefits Discounts: New name, new look and new offers for employees and students
Get deals from national merchants and vendors from the membership program formally known as SUNY Perks

The latest from media

Hope on the horizon for area schools
Leaders at four local districts weigh in on the outlook for the 2021-22 school year
Hudson Valley One, 3/5/21

From Our Community

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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?
• Figured out a lifehack to help yourself stay positive?
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