Reminder: Help us promote news of student achievements
Dear Colleagues, SUNY New Paltz promotes student accomplishments using Merit, a third-party platform that lets the College share news of
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Month: August 2020
Uphold Protect New Paltz Pledge for self and others – Our in-person semester depends on it
President Donald P. Christian sent this message to students on Monday, Aug. 31. SUNY New Paltz Students: This weekend New
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SUNY protest policies and the current pandemic
The following message was sent to the campus community on Friday, Aug. 28: New Paltz Students, Faculty and Staff, As
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Aug. 31 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that two additional on-campus resident students have tested positive for COVID-19. These are the second and
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Get out the Vote! Important information for students about registration, absentee ballots, campus polling and more
The Center for Student Engagement leads the College’s voter registration efforts. At the start of a busy fall season for
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Aug. 31, 2020
The Monday morning round-up of Career Resource Center opportunities is back for the fall semester! Here’s everything you need to
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Student Psychological Resilience Project established at SUNY New Paltz thanks to philanthropic gift
SUNY New Paltz and the SUNY New Paltz Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of the Student Psychological Resilience
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Get Connected, Get Involved: Upcoming opportunities from the Center for Student Engagement
The Center for Student Engagement will offer multiple opportunities in the coming weeks for students to connect with student clubs,
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board welcomes new directors, renews terms
SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce recently elected SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board officers and directors, including newcomers Paul
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Overview of positive case notification protocol and response to community feedback
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Aug. 27. Dear Members of the Campus Community: Many
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Need to brush up on Blackboard skills? This new Online Learning Orientation is for you!
The Office of Instructional Technology has put together a new Online Learning Orientation to help new and returning New Paltz
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Weekend events for students: Aug. 28-30
Dear Students, Are you looking for a way to connect with other students? Check out these face-to-face programs coming up
Read MoreAug. 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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College will institute mandatory COVID-19 testing for students, beginning Aug. 31
SUNY New Paltz’s COVID-19 response team has approved a new, mandatory testing policy for students who are on campus during
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Disability Resource Center encourages faculty to use Blackboard to administer tests this fall
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, for safety reasons the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is not offering face to face
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Aug. 27 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College learned on Wednesday, Aug. 26, that an on-campus resident student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student had
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“Jan Sawka: The Place of Memory (The Memory of Place),” reopens Sept. 12 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces the reopening of “Jan Sawka: The Place of Memory
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Faculty and staff invited to a “Semester Start Check-In” virtual forum with campus leaders, Sept. 2
Campus leadership invites all faculty and staff to a third virtual forum on reopening, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2, at
Read MoreAug. 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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Student Association welcomes students to campus for fall 2020
The following message was sent to all students on Aug. 21. Dear Fellow New Paltz Student, As a valued member
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Fall 2020 campus construction round-up: Renovations, efficiency upgrades and much more
Many structural improvements to the SUNY New Paltz campus have continued as planned this year, with Facilities Management staff working
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Daily Digest, NPForward and positive case reporting: Communication protocols for fall 2020
The Office of Communication & Marketing, with support from the President’s Cabinet, will continue producing Daily Digest e-newsletters this fall,
Read MoreAug. 25 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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News and information for students from Records & Registration
Welcome and welcome back to campus! Below you’ll find important information about: Teaching modalities Synchronous meeting days Finding your schedule Adding
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Information for faculty on academic calendars, registration add/drop and more
Dear Faculty, Welcome and welcome back! Records & Registration offers the following information and updates for the fall 2020 semester.
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Update on new Title IX regulations, and our commitment to support survivors
Dear Campus Community, As you may know, new federal Title IX regulations were announced by the U.S. Department of Education
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Aug. 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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Meet the inaugural class of Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teachers
The Offices of the Provost, Graduate & Extended Learning, and Instructional Technology are pleased to announce the fall 2020 Peer
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Where can I spend time on campus this fall? Info about open study areas for commuters and other campus community members
Things are going to be different on the SUNY New Paltz campus this fall, but there are still lots of
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“What to do with the time that is given to us”: President Christian’s 2020 State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his first-ever virtual State of the College Address on Aug. 21, setting
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NPForward text notification system: How it will be used, and how to manage your preferences
The College has begun using the new text notification system, NPForward to help keep our community informed regarding fall 2020
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“We, Not Me”: Town, Village and College announce joint measures to Protect New Paltz
The Village of New Paltz, Town of New Paltz and SUNY New Paltz are partnering this fall to Protect New
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University Police Department’s commitment to Anti-Racism
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) is committed to serving the campus community and contribute to a campus
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Aug. 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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Information on free masks for students
The following message was sent to students on Aug. 20. Dear Students, In an effort to protect the health and
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Skills for Success: Free professional development webinars for CSEA employees
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce the fall 2020 Skills for Success webinars.
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Aug. 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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Faculty & staff: With many buildings card-access-only this fall, connect with vendors to plan deliveries in advance
As previously announced, a majority of buildings on the New Paltz campus will be accessible only with an active SUNY
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Three takeaways from large universities’ recent pivots to remote learning
The following message was sent to students on Aug. 19. Dear Students, You may have heard that the University of
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New MASK hotline for reports of noncompliance with public health rules
The College has established a new campus hotline at (845) 257-MASK (6275) to receive reports of noncompliance with public health
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This fall, Starfish is more useful for students, advisors and instructors than ever before
The most convenient way for New Paltz students, faculty and advisors to stay in touch and on track this semester
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“Hudson Valley Artists: New Folk” opens Sept. 12 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its annual juried exhibition, “Hudson Valley Artists: New Folk,”
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Aug. 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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Division of Academic Affairs welcomes faculty to 2020-21 academic year
The following message was sent to faculty on Tuesday, Aug. 18. UPDATE: The message was revised on Aug. 25, to
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Aug. 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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Save a trip: Call or email ahead, or check our Office Closings page
This week, as many students, faculty and staff return to campus for the first time in months, we want to
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With the Parking Office closed for walk-in traffic, ordering parking permits online is the way to go
Due to COVID-19 distancing requirements, SUNY New Paltz’s Parking Office will not be open for walk-in traffic this year. All
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Reminder for students: Protect your New Paltz accounts with Duo
This message was shared with students on Aug. 17, 2020. Dear students, If you are one of the almost 4,000
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Tips for students to navigate health and safety policies, campus offices and services this fall
The following message was sent to SUNY New Paltz students on Monday, Aug. 17. Dear Students: Welcome to SUNY New
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Interim Provost Barbara G. Lyman will extend service through June 2022
President Donald P. Christian sent the following message to the campus community on Monday, Aug.17. Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty,
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes first new student class since COVID-19 outbreak
Nearly 1,000 new first-year and 700 new transfer students will join 5,000 continuing undergraduate students and 950 new and continuing
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Aug. 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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Student employees: Sign up for direct deposit and confirm addresses now to guarantee receiving your first paycheck
As the beginning of fall semester is fast approaching, the Payroll Department is encouraging all working students to set up
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“Dos Mundos: (Re)Constructing Narratives” opens Sept. 12 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Dos Mundos: (Re)Constructing Narratives,” presenting the photographs of 12
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Guide for students, faculty and staff on proper mask/face covering usage
This message updated Friday, Oct. 9, in light of new research indicating that neck gaiters are in fact effective at
Read MoreAug. 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.
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History Professor Lou Roper blogs on early American history and Atlantic trade
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, is the author of two new blog
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Bookstore will open for online order pick-up on Aug. 17
The SUNY New Paltz campus Bookstore will begin the semester operating as an online, pre-ordering store, with the entrance opening
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Update from Mail Services on fall 2020 operations
Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to share the following updates about our fall operations:
Read MoreAug. 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 Paltz students earn competitive Gilman Scholarships for international experiences in 2021
Four SUNY New Paltz students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad, a highly competitive,
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College to return to core operating hours effective Monday, Aug. 17
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall, a reminder for faculty and staff that summer
Read MoreAug. 12 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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Executive Director of Academic Advising completes first-ever NYS Student Success Coaching Academy
Dante Cantú, executive director of the Center for Student Success and the Office of Academic Advising, was one of a
Read MoreAug. 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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The Institute for Disaster Mental Health lends expertise to “Safe, Prepared & Effective Learning Environments Virtual Summit”
Amy Nitza, director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz, will be presenting “Pandemic Related
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Updates and hours of operation for the newly reopened Student Union
The Center for Student Engagement is excited to announce that the Student Union and Atrium will reopen to members of
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Students: This chart is your guide to understanding fall 2020 teaching modalities
COVID-19 has required us to make a number of important changes to the way we deliver our courses this semester.
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“Crises give us the opportunity to envision a new and better normal”: Michael Vargas narrates a brief history of pandemic for The Academic Minute
Michael Vargas, professor of history, appeared on the Aug. 10, 2020, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio program “The Academic
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Aug. 10 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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Call for volunteers: Help us welcome students at a reimagined Convocation event, Aug. 19
To welcome new first-year and transfer students into our community, the College is organizing a reimagined 34th annual Convocation Ceremony,
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Aug. 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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Tenure Clock Extension & Review Materials – SUNY-UUP MOU
The following message was shared with faculty and staff on Thursday, Aug. 6. Dear Faculty Colleagues: A statewide Memorandum of
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Faculty and staff: Please update Office Closings page with fall semester availability
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Thursday, Aug. 6. Dear Colleagues: As offices refine
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Daily health screening questionnaire is now live on my.newpaltz.edu
A daily health screening app, required by New York State for all higher education reopening plans, is now available to
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Information for visitors to SUNY New Paltz for summer and fall 2020
SUNY New Paltz shares the following guidance and resources for members of the public, to help raise awareness of measures
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Aug. 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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Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives town hall rescheduled for Aug. 11
“Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives,” the third in a series of dialogues with the SUNY New Paltz community, has been rescheduled
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Meet the Google Waze head of global marketing at a virtual fireside chat on Aug. 13
SUNY New Paltz students and alumni have an opportunity to hear from a tech industry leader on Thursday, Aug. 13,
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POSTPONED: Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives Town Hall
Due to power outages in the Hudson Valley region, “Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives,” the community town hall originally scheduled for
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Aug. 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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Department of Residence Life schedules additional drop-off day for Aug. 7
The Department of Residence Life will add an extra drop-off day on Friday, Aug. 7, for resident students and families
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Department of Residence Life extends on-campus housing cancellation deadline
The Department of Residence Life announced that the deadline for new students to cancel housing and still receive a refund
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Sojourner Truth Library launches curbside pickup for books and other materials
SUNY New Paltz’s Sojourner Truth Library is rolling out a new curbside service to help community members safely access books
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Aug. 4 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 MoreAug. 3 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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