June 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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Month: May 2020
Memorandum on extension of agreements to temporarily suspend forfeiture of personal leave accruals
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz All Bargaining Units From: Volforte, Michael (Governor’s Office
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Summer is a great time for students to sign up for secure, multi-factor authentication
A new security tool will soon be required for all SUNY New Paltz students to log into their campus accounts,
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – June 1, 2020
The Career Resource Center is continuing to host professional advancement events and job search opportunities for students throughout the summer.
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Off-campus students: 10 minutes to complete your Census response will help New Paltz for the next 10 years
SUNY New Paltz is encouraging all off-campus students to complete the 2020 Census, a quick and easy act of democratic
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Acknowledging the trauma of disproportionate violence in African American communities
The following message was sent to SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Friday, May 29. Dear Members of
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College mourns passing of Steven Ziskind, student leader in mechanical engineering
It is with great sadness that the College shares news of the death of Steven Ziskind, an undergraduate student from
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Stuart Robinson, director of athletics, wellness & recreation, will leave SUNY New Paltz after 28-year career
Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Stuart Robinson has announced that he is leaving SUNY New Paltz after a 28-year
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May 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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May 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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Shared Experience — SUNY New Paltz student featured on The Moth Radio Hour
SUNY New Paltz student Beth Gebresilasie ’23 was recently featured on The Moth Radio Hour – a program airing on
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What New Paltz students need to know about voting in the June 23 primary
Students who are interested in voting in the Presidential and Federal Primary on June 23, 2020, should review the following
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Learn about the MBA at SUNY New Paltz at online info session, June 16
The School of Business will offer a free, online information session for anyone with an interest in the College’s AACSB-accredited
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May 27 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-made videos explain Disaster Mental Health concepts for all audiences
Students in the spring 2020 graduate-level course “Disaster Counseling and Crisis Intervention” capped their semester by creating a series of
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Reminder: Investment and financial advising resources
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is working with SUNY retirement plan providers to continue to serve faculty
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Can art help us become better communicators? Terry Gipson discusses new approach to learning on The Academic Minute
Terry Gipson, lecturer in the Department of Communication, appeared on the May 22, 2020, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio
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May 26 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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President Donald P. Christian and Sandra K. Christian fund endowment for student research
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian believes that student research participation is one of several high-impact educational practices known
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – May 26, 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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SUNY New Paltz virtual Commencement celebrates graduates’ exceptional achievements and resilience
SUNY New Paltz conferred more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its first-ever virtual Commencement on Friday, May 22.
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May 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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2020 Virtual Commencement: How to watch and where to find coverage
Virtual Commencement is finally here! Even in unexpected circumstances, we’re so excited to have this opportunity to celebrate with our
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Update on the future of the Daily Digest
The Office of Communication & Marketing, with support from the President’s Cabinet, will continue producing Daily Digest e-newsletters this summer,
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Nominations for Classified Staff Presidential Award due June 3
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College would like to continue its annual tradition of recognizing and honoring
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May 21 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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Students: P grade election period opens today
The following message was sent to students by the College Registrar on Monday, May 18. We are posting it today
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Response to conversation about campus learning management systems
Dear Colleagues, Thanks for today’s robust conversation about campus learning management system (LMS) platforms. Input from faculty regarding functionality and needs
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Business faculty sees opportunity for new graduates on the other side of the pandemic
Through the College’s shift to remote teaching and learning this semester, School of Business Lecturer Chris Napolitano ’05 (Management) ’08g
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In Conversation with State Senator Jen Metzger: A Benjamin Center event, June 3 via Webex
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Jen Metzger, member of the
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May 20 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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Spring 2020 Outstanding Graduates honored for academic excellence
SUNY New Paltz announces the list of spring 2020 Outstanding Graduates, an honor earned through years of hard work by
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Students and families: Share your pride with a Commencement profile photo frame on Facebook
SUNY New Paltz is making it easy for students and parents to send friends and family some happy graduation news
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Sojourner Truth Library hosting Q&A sessions on online learning
SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff can join research and instruction librarians at the Sojourner Truth Library for Q&A sessions
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May 19 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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Martha Tait-Watkins retiring after 20 years of exemplary service to SUNY New Paltz
Martha Tait-Watkins, who currently serves as immigration information coordinator at the Center for International Programs, will retire at the end
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Faculty-student research collaboration published in Inland Waters journal
Associate Professor of Biology David Richardson led a group of undergraduate research students to study how nitrogen and phosphorus can
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May 18 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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Governor extends executive orders for five regions not ready to open
On May 14, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order that extends several executive orders previously issued. Specifically, Executive Order
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Benjamin Center publishes findings from survey of local leaders on COVID-19
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has published a new report, “COVID-19: Local Leaders Respond,”
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Campus Food Pantry will remain open through the summer, with new pickup location during SUB renovation
The Campus Food Pantry will continue serving on- and off-campus students, and on-campus faculty and staff, through the summer of
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Student Union Building renovation begins May 18
The Student Union Building will be undergoing renovations for the roof and 4th floor along with additional minor repairs/upgrades at
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SUNY New Paltz ready for first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will hold a virtual, pre-recorded Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, in recognition of the hard work,
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – May 18, 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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May 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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Annual leave extensions for NYSCOPBA and NYSPBA
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Classified Employees (NYSCOPBA and NYSPBA) See below information
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Benefits updates: Investment, telehealth, wellness and more
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion shares these updates about benefits and services that are available to employees
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Resources for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program applicants
Application deadline The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will continue to accept applications for awards for the 2021-2022 academic year. More than 450
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Memo from Payroll Office on Holiday Comp Time
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Unclassified UUP Employees Memo – NYS & UUP
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Other Worlds are Possible: Spring 2020 MFA Thesis Show goes virtual
The 2020 thesis work of the School of Fine & Performing Arts’ MFA programs has found a home online, cementing
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Sounding off on the sound board: Radio DJs’ signatures preserve 20-year history of WFNP
There has been a secret hidden beneath the radio cabinetry at WFNP, the College’s student-run radio station, since 1999. For
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Mail Services – Summer 2020 Updates
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to share the following updates about our summer operations. We are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4
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May 14 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.
Read MoreMay 22: SUNY hosting a federal advocacy update from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
The SUNY Office of Research and Economic Development recently launched Research Matters, a webinar series designed to be an informative resource
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In history internship blog, students provide real-time commentary on impact of COVID-19
Each semester, students in the Department of History’s capstone “Community, Memory, and Historical Practice” fieldwork and seminar course blog about
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SUNY Chancellor Johnson statement on federal changes to Title IX safeguards
Dear members of our campus community: SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson issued the following statement on Tuesday, May 12, regarding
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Call to faculty and staff: Help us congratulate the Class of 2020!
As SUNY New Paltz prepares for its first-ever virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 22, 2020, we’re working to come up
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Update on work-related travel
All work-related travel through June 30, 2020, is cancelled. Work-related travel after June 30, 2020, will be very limited and
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May 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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New SUNY-UUP Memorandum of Understanding on Tenure Clock and Permanent Appointment
The SUNY Board of Trustees has adopted emergency rulemaking (modifying SUNY Trustee policy) which allows a new SUNY-UUP Memorandum of
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, May 20
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. The meeting
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Onboarding sessions: Get ready to build a blended learning course in Blackboard
The Office of Instructional Technology has designed a new development opportunity for faculty offered asynchronously through Blackboard, “Training: Developing a
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Credit/refund schedule for spring 2020 charges impacted by COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz has been working with SUNY System Administration to determine a credit/refunding schedule specific to certain spring 2020
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May 12 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An employee notified the College on Monday, May 11, that she has received positive results for antibodies suggesting prior exposure
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Gwen Havranek retiring after distinguished, four-decade career at SUNY New Paltz
Gwen Havranek, director of business operations in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, has announced her decision to retire
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Instructional Technology providing Grade Center assistance at drop-in sessions for faculty this week
Do you need assistance with the Grade Center as you prepare your final grades for the semester? The Office of
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May 11 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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Extension to Telecommuting Pilot Program
On Friday, May 8, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations announced the extension of the pilot telecommuting program first put
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International students find virtual home at SUNY New Paltz during pandemic
Everything seemed to change over the span of just two weeks for SUNY New Paltz international student Gabriela Martins ’21
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State seeks SUNY faculty, staff to assist as interviewers for contact tracer program
New York State is seeking immediate assistance from SUNY faculty and staff to help meet a pressing need related to
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Faculty: Share remote teaching challenges and best practices at Brown Bag Lunches, May 11 – 15
The Office of Instructional Technology is inviting all SUNY New Paltz faculty to spend some time discussing their recent experiences
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Two New Paltz students earn prestigious award from NYS Society of CPAs
The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), Mid-Hudson Chapter has announced its Outstanding Students of Accounting awards
Read MoreWeekly update from the Career Resource Center – May 11, 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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“Dancing with Myself” — Questionable Authorities shout out quarantined Class of 2020
Questionable Authorities, SUNY New Paltz’s favorite all-faculty rock band, typically hosts an annual show in honor of students earning their
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May 8 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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Students and faculty can sign up now to participate in a new, virtual study abroad opportunity from SUNY
A new offering from the SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) will allow students to take action on one
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Students support local businesses through internships at New Paltz Regional Chamber
As local and state governments continue to enforce shelter-in-place orders, small local businesses across the United States are facing difficult
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Reminder about impersonation scam emails
Hi all, Wanted to send another update about the impersonation effects – as the cybercriminals are not socially distancing from
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May 7 Message from SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson
To the SUNY Community, Throughout the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, SUNY has responded as a system. Students, faculty and
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May 7 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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Share your COVID-19 story in the College’s new Community Pandemic Blog
SUNY New Paltz is inviting students, faculty and staff to share their personal experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic for a
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Provost’s Report to Faculty – May 2020
Dear Colleagues: It is impossible to say enough about the valiant work of the academic and professional faculty to adjust,
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Graphic Design students plan Instagram takeover for May 8
BFA students in the Graphic Design program will be showcasing their senior projects on Instagram this Friday, with a series
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May 6 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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College faculty will meet on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m.
A full meeting of the SUNY New Paltz faculty will take place this Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. via
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Tips for using the campus bookstore online
While the campus bookstore will remain closed for the summer sessions, New Paltz students can still take advantage of its
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As classes end and we turn to finals, try these #NPStressBusters
The Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation have been working hard to bring back
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May 6 is last day for students to elect S/U option or submit a course withdrawal request
Wednesday, May 6, is the last day for New Paltz students to elect to the satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) option or to submit
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Paid professional opportunity for New Paltz students: Join the state effort to curb the spread of COVID-19
The New York State Department of Health is leading a new contact tracing initiative to help reduce the spread of
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80 Proof: Local distillery serves up hand sanitizer
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made disinfectant products difficult to find, spirit-makers are now making and distributing top shelf hand sanitizer.
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May 5 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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How to return books and other materials to the Sojourner Truth Library
As previously announced, the Sojourner Truth Library remains closed until further notice. You will not incur fines or holds on transcripts
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
May 4, 2020 (in advance of May 6 Faculty Senate Meeting and May 7 Faculty Meeting) I wish everyone well
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Two opportunities to develop grant writing skills on May 4
The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance reminds faculty members that scholarship applications are due today, Monday, May 4,
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May 4 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
A student notified the College late Friday, May 1, that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is a
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New how-to guide for faculty developing blended learning courses
All faculty and staff have been automatically enrolled into the Blackboard Site, “Training: Developing a Blended Learning Course,” and are
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Four New Paltz employees receive 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, and four
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – May 4, 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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