Update on Fall Semester Academic Contingency Planning
Dear Faculty Colleagues: Last week we announced the decision to suspend the requirement for online/hybrid certification for fall 2020 offerings
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Month: April 2020
May 1 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Student teaching during COVID-19: Serving local children and parents remotely
As school districts throughout the Hudson Valley adjust to a new normal of remote learning, students from the SUNY New
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Love to browse at the Library? Try these new ebook displays
Book-lovers in our campus community know the feeling well: You walk into the Sojourner Truth Library, not knowing what you’re
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Megan Vaughn is SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Salutatorian
Teaching runs in the family for Megan Vaughn ’20 (Early Childhood & Childhood Education: Mathematics), SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Salutatorian.
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Student entrepreneurs make their pitch at virtual Business Plan Contest
The transition to remote learning didn’t stop School of Business students and faculty from hosting another successful Business Plan Contest
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Alumni virtual events bring community together, inspire self-care
When the College canceled campus events due to COVID-19, the Office of Development & Alumni Relations considered how to continue
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Economic Impact Study: SUNY New Paltz remains top employer in Ulster County
SUNY New Paltz employed 1,623 people in the 2017-18 academic year, retaining its status as the No. 1 employer in
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Additional login protections for New Paltz students
In order to better protect the computer accounts of New Paltz students, we are expanding our use of the Duo
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Virtual Student Research Symposium will launch Friday, May 1
The 26th annual Student Research Symposium will proceed in an online format this year with a series of pre-recorded presentations
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April 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Majessa Pedrozo is SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Valedictorian
Majessa Pedrozo ’19 (Communication Disorders) achieved incredible things during her time at SUNY New Paltz, but she says one of
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April 29 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Planting and planning: Campus Tree Committee supports Tree Campus USA® recognition
SUNY New Paltz has again received Tree Campus USA designation, a prestigious, third-party recognition of the work of students, faculty
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Update on Flex Spending Account program: Deadlines extended, and eligible expenses rule changes
This is to advise members of our campus community of several important updates for the Flex Spending Account (FSA) program.
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Ed Carroll ’85, COO of AMC Networks, will provide greeting at virtual Undergraduate Commencement
Carroll will deliver full Undergraduate Commencement address at rescheduled in-person ceremony in May 2021 SUNY New Paltz announces the program
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Message to students from the Commencement Office
Congratulations!! You’ve reached a milestone in your academic career. We understand the disappointment of postponing our traditional in person commencement
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April 28 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Investment and financial advising resources during COVID-19 pandemic
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is working with SUNY retirement plan providers to continue to serve faculty
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From fake news to news deserts: Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. targets integrity, truth in modern journalism
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. ’06 HON and James H. Ottaway Jr. ’18 HON to campus
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Photography professor publishes two new books in spring 2020
Faculty: Do you have news about awards or publications to share with friends and colleagues? Please use this link to
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April 27 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
A faculty member notified the College late Friday, April 24, that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is
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Mail Services remains open and operational (with limited staff)
Dear Members of the Campus Community, As a reminder, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing is open Monday –
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Geography professor maps emergency resources to combat food insecurity
As Ulster County and its residents grapple with job loss, school closures and an uncertain economy, Assistant Professor of Geography
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Virtual panel with Title IX professionals, April 29 at noon
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Title IX Working Group is hosting a virtual panel featuring Title IX
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – April 27, 2020
The Career Resource Center is here to help students through the transition to online learning will tools and events to
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April 24 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub hosts virtual Collaboration Huddles to support regional entrepreneurs
As in-person events have been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz
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Warning regarding fraudulent voicemail emails
Hello all, We’ve received reports of fraudulent emails about pending voicemail. These are a very common tactic of criminals to
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Faculty Senate approves new Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program
The SUNY New Paltz Faculty Senate voted to approve a proposal to develop a new, online bachelor’s degree program in
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From patient zero to now: Journalism alumna Casey Silvestri ’17 reports on COVID-19 for NBC News
When the United States began implementing stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, Casey Silvestri ’17 (Journalism) immediately saw a change in
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
As the College and the SUNY system as a whole celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we offer this
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April 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Fall semester academic contingency planning now
Dear Faculty Colleagues: We want to acknowledge, once again, how grateful we are to all of you for the efforts
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WiFi parking lot open for local students, employees with limited internet access
Information Technology Services staff have been working tirelessly to support the campus community’s switch to online teaching and learning. They’ve
Read MoreHow do you teach music performance remotely? Harness technology, and be creative
Faced with the daunting task of teaching instruments from a distance, SUNY New Paltz Department of Music faculty have gotten
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, April 29
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. The meeting
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April 22 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Provost’s Report to Faculty – April 2020
Dear Colleagues: As I begin this report, I must first thank the faculty for working so hard to make the
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Five New Paltz students receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson named the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence on Wednesday,
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A message to our community on the eve of Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims. This year Ramadan begins the evening of April 23 and ends
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College mourns passing of Larry Rowe ’68, longtime technical specialist in physics and astronomy
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Laurence (Larry) Rowe ’68 (Physics), who
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April 21 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two students notified the College yesterday, April 20, that they have tested positive for COVID-19. The first student is a
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Staffing changes in the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Dear Colleagues: Shana Gainey, Associate Director of Human Resources, has left to pursue a new and exciting opportunity. Shana was
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Coronavirus, SUNY New Paltz and the 2020 Census
SUNY New Paltz sent information to students last week with guidance on how their 2020 Census status and obligations are
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In-person May 2020 Commencement rescheduled for May 2021; Virtual May 2020 Commencement will be held on May 22, 2020
Dear Members of the Campus Community: The College is moving forward with plans to reschedule the postponed May 2020 Commencement
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
April 20, 2020 (in advance of April 22 Faculty Senate Meeting) It is stunning and sobering how our world has
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April 20 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
A student notified the College late Friday, April 17, that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is a
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Open Educational Resources demo, April 22
Join Stephan J. Macaluso, planning, assessment & user experience librarian, on Wednesday, April 22, at 4 p.m., for an Open
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Update to employees on extension of Pause New York order
On Thursday, April 16, Governor Cuomo announced that the Pause New York executive order has been extended from April 29
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Employee tuition assistance program open for summer 2020
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – April 20, 2020
The Career Resource Center is here to help students through the transition to online learning will tools and events to
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Look up: Planetarium director embraces remote teaching and learning opportunities
“The nice thing about the universe is that it is way bigger than all of us,” said Raj Pandya, director
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Update on Blackboard tools for advising
In order to help facilitate remote advising during the spring 2020 semester, Information Technology Services (ITS) has created an advising
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April 17 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Four Resources for Supporting Faculty with Remote Advising
Faculty advisors may find the following resources of value during this period of remote academic advising: Starfish, for a holistic
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New Review and Approval Process for All Purchases
Dear Members of the Campus Community: In accordance with the President and VP Halstead’s email regarding the economic and financial
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EAP and Workplace With Heart present online exercise breaks, beginning April 20
The SUNY New Paltz Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Workplace With Heart are proud to offer movement breaks for the
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Face coverings while on campus
Governor Cuomo has issued an executive order that requires us, as an employer, to provide face coverings to employees while
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April 16 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
A staff member notified the College yesterday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is a female who
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Update on SUNY academic journal contract with Elsevier
Dear Colleagues, Last month, the SUNY Library Consortium (SLC) reached an agreement with Elsevier, publisher of the ScienceDirect collection of
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Saturday Arts Lab hosting virtual arts activities for k-12 children
The Saturday Arts Lab at SUNY New Paltz is moving its educational programming online, pairing student teachers with families in
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Campus Auxiliary Services responds to local need with to-go donations
When the local community reached out in need, Sodexo of SUNY New Paltz Campus Auxiliary Services responded quickly with both
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Economic and financial impact of COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff, You certainly are aware of the economic and financial impact of COVID-19 in New
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Faculty Development Center partnering with SUNY COIL to create online international learning courses
The SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is offering remote trainings to support faculty in building collaborative courses
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Notice from Payroll: April 2020 general salary increases will be delayed
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Classified Employees (CSEA, NYSCOPBA) and Unclassified Employees (M/C)
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Stay Home, Make Art: Dorsky Museum calls on regional artists to share work for new virtual exhibition
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is inviting Hudson Valley artists and makers to submit images
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April 15 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Stepping into Diversity conference goes online April 19
The second annual Stepping into Diversity conference will proceed as originally scheduled this Sunday, April 19, in an online format
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Educational partners in China donate hundreds of N95 masks to SUNY New Paltz
As the global COVID-19 pandemic began its spread across the United States, educators from China generously sought to help their
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Dorsky Museum will co-host online symposium on the work of Jan Sawka, May 2
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will join with a peer museum in California to present
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Donations pour in for SUNY New Paltz students experiencing need during COVID-19 crisis
SUNY New Paltz has raised more than $13,000 since March 31 to help students facing unexpected need during the COVID-19
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April 14 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One faculty member and one student have notified the College that they have tested positive for COVID-19. The faculty member
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FSA Dependent Care Advantage Account: COVID-19 change-in-status information
SUNY New Paltz employees can stop their Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) deductions, change their election amounts, or enroll in
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April 13 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m.
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Update on communication protocols
As we continue to adapt to new demands and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and our community’s shift to
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Masks and communities of color
Dear Members of the Campus Community, As we all try to adhere to CDC and state guidance on the best
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Services to promote student learning and success in a remote environment
Expanded writing support The Center for Student Success has partnered with STAR-NY Online Tutoring to provide additional trained writing consultants
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Career Resource Center schedules workshops for undecided students
The Career Resource Center will be holding Self-Directed Search Workshops for undecided students on April 16, 17 and 20, to assist
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Strength and solidarity: Art faculty helps build online community of craftspeople making fabric masks in response to COVID-19 crisis
Motivated by her own struggle with chronic health conditions and a series of healthcare exchanges due to COVID-19 – including
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President Christian will host another Virtual Hot Chocolate on April 15
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian will host another Hot Chocolate with the President event on Wednesday, April 15,
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Online services for students and faculty from the Sojourner Truth Library
The Sojourner Truth Library staff is working hard to provide students and faculty with remote services and access to research
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Religious observance and social distancing
Dear Members of the Campus Community: Who would have imagined as we welcomed the spring semester that we would all
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Career Assistance Online
The Career Resource Center staff knows this is an especially stressful and confusing time for all of you. We want
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A message from SUNY regarding diversity during the COVID-19 pandemic
We are writing today with a message informed by SUNY Chief Diversity Officers. During the disruption caused by the COVID-19
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PHOTOS: Jacobson Faculty Tower lobby renovation
The recently completed Jacobson Faculty Tower (JFT) lobby renovation has fully transformed the building that serves as home to many
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Undergraduate Admission staff meeting virtually with prospects and families
The Office of Undergraduate Admission has launched a suite of services at a new virtual portal for prospective students and
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Still time to apply: More than 150 fall scholarships available
The SUNY New Paltz Foundation is urging students to apply for more than 150 available fall scholarship opportunities, and has
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Office of Instructional Technology hosting virtual drop-in hours
The Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) will continue holding hold drop-in hours for students, faculty and staff this week, to
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Innovative teaching: Sculpture Program creates take-home kits to keep students engaged
SUNY New Paltz sculpture lecturer Michael Asbill and students in his Internship in College Art Studio Teaching course saw the
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Advising sites for faculty in Blackboard
In order to help facilitate remote advising during the spring 2020 semester, Information Technology Services (ITS) has created an advising
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Open letter to faculty from SUNY New Paltz students
Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty, We the students write to you the faculty with the intent of sharing our experiences
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Student teachers available now to provide free online instruction to k-12 children
Do your children in grades k-12 need online help with schoolwork? Enrichment activities? A story? SUNY New Paltz student teachers
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College launches new virtual events platform for student clubs and campus departments
The Office of Student Activities and Union Services has created a new centralized hub to support SUNY New Paltz community
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Strategies for students to succeed in online learning
A message to students from Assistant Vice President for Graduate and Extended Learning Shala Mills: We know what a hard
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Tips for secure teleconferencing: How to avoid “Zoombombing”
We know many of you are seeing articles and Facebook posts about “Zoombombing.” Zoombombing is a form of cyber harassment where
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UUP Employees can now enroll in Compensatory Pay Option for Holidays
From the Office of Human Resources: Benefits UUP-represented professional staff who are eligible for compensatory time off if they are
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College’s observance of Passover will take place as scheduled
Dear Members of the Campus Community: We write to confirm for all students, faculty and staff that the transition to
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Teaching with compassion in an age of remote learning
A message from Assistant Vice President for Graduate and Extended Learning Shala Mills: I regret that I never got to
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Guidance from Mail Services to ensure students can safely receive their mail
Dear Members of the Campus Community, As classes resume remotely and a very small percentage of our students return to or remain on campus, please
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