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Posted on: Thursday, March 18, 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: Three students have tested positive
  • #ItsYourTurn: SUNY launches awareness campaign for CSEA, PEF and UUP employees now eligible for vaccine
  • Department of Civil Service issues new bulletin about leave for vaccination
  • "Our Daily Bread": Inside the bakeries of ancient Rome, today at 5 p.m.
  • Meet Shayna Skibinsky '16 (Music), music coordinator at ESPN, tomorrow at noon on Instagram Live
  • Free SUNY Microsoft 365 Applications Trainings begin March 23
  • VOTE FOR HUGO!!! Mascot Madness is back
  • Events and resources
  • The latest from media
  • From our community: Men's basketball alumnus coaching at the big dance
 

Coronavirus updates

Weekly COVID-19 testing information and resources
Pool testing available on a walk-in basis, Monday - Thursday
Friday PCR testing is appointment-only with no same-day sign-ups

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

#ItsYourTurn: SUNY launches awareness campaign for CSEA, PEF and UUP employees now eligible for vaccine
PSA videos and direct email outreach to outline benefits and provide clear directions for where and how to make an appointment

Department of Civil Service issues bulletin about leave for vaccination
As announced last week, new NY legislation provides up to four hours of paid leave to employees for each dose

"Our Daily Bread": Inside the bakeries of ancient Rome, today at 5 p.m.
Renowned archaeologist and food writer Farrell Monaco will share insights into how the Romans fed their empire; Please click above to register for this event, presented by the Luigi and Anita Traverso Endowment for Italian Studies

Free SUNY Microsoft 365 Applications Trainings begin March 23
Faculty and staff can register now for professional development sessions covering Teams, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint and more

 
 
Mascot Madness Round 1 Voting
Mascot Madness is back, and Hugo needs your support!
Voting is now open for Round 1 of SUNY's annual tournament of champions, and all students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Hugo can get in on the action.
Want to get to know Hugo before casting your ballot? He sat for a quick pre-tournament interview, opening up about his favorite shows, healthy meals and even telling his best joke.
 

Events, resources and reminders

Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings
Upcoming sessions on topics including OneDrive, Outlook, passwords and more

This weekend: “Getting Up Is Easier: New Songs for a New Era”
Theatre arts students perform contemporary musical selections full of humor, poetry, hope, persistence and love; RSVP for streamed presentations on March 20 & 21

Faculty: Join a workshop on "Reliability" and "Validity" in assessment, March 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Sunny Duerr, assistant dean of education, will lead discussion on how these terms apply when evaluating student performance against established learning outcomes

Embracing "Stuck": An Eddy workshop, March 23
A faculty workshop using MIT-created tools to help us build capacity and resilience

Free Self-Help Guide to Pre-Retirement Planning for New York Employees
Updated with new info on topics like budgeting, housing and legal affairs

 

The latest from media

Marist shuts down campus with 100 active COVID cases
Voluntary "pause" on in-person gatherings other than classroom activities
Poughkeepsie Journal, 3/17/21

 

From Our Community

 
Spartans Set to Battle Mountaineers in NCAA First Four
Not sure who to root for in the men's March Madness tournament? Have a look at the Norfolk State Spartans, coached by New Paltz alumnus and former Hawks basketball star Robert Jones '02 (Management). Coach Jones and his team brought home the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title last week, and face Appalachian State tonight in the play-in round.
 

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