Announcing a small change to our calculation of campus vaccination rates
Effective Sept. 1, we have adjusted our method of reporting on COVID-19 vaccination rates to remove students who are taking
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Month: August 2021
Fall 2021 campus construction showcases student-centered renovations, ADA-compliant changes, efficiency upgrades and more
Campus improvement projects continue to progress at SUNY New Paltz this fall, as Facilities Management staff have safely proceeded with
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“Follies in America”: Kerry Dean Carso’s new book and exhibition examine garden architecture of the 19th century
Art History Professor Kerry Dean Carso is the author of a new book examining 19th-century American culture through the lens
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Aug. 30, 2021
There are currently 18 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community: 16 students and two employees. Two students are
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Aug. 27, 2021
There are currently seven active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community: six students and one employee. One student is
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Pop-up vaccine clinic for SUNY New Paltz students and employees, Monday, Aug. 30
SUNY New Paltz is partnering with Ulster County to host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Monday, Aug. 30, at
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SUNY’s vaccine policy is now in effect. Unvaccinated students: Here’s what you need to do now
Following the FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, all SUNY students are now required to show proof of full
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Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) Program updates for 2021: Contribution levels increased, and election amounts can be changed without a change-in-status event reason
The 2021 Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) has been modified to include two changes allowed by the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
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Students: Sept. 1 is the deadline to submit vaccination exemption requests
Update: The exemption request deadline has been extended until Sept. 20, 2021. New Paltz students who have legitimate and documentable
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COVID-19 Dashboard now includes latest vaccination rates for students & employees
SUNY New Paltz is now publishing self-reported vaccination rates for students and employees, as members of our community continue to
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Pamela Z, composer/performer and interdisciplinary artist, gives public lecture at SUNY New Paltz on Aug. 26
The SUNY New Paltz School of Fine & Performing Arts will kick off the 2021-22 academic year with special guest
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Expanded on-campus COVID-19 testing options for Aug. 23 – 27
The College is temporarily expanding on-campus COVID-19 testing from Monday, Aug. 23, to Friday, Aug. 27, to accommodate members of
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President Christian delivers 12th and final State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his 12th and final State of the College Address on Aug. 20,
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Welcome and welcome back! Highlights from Moving-In Day 2021
More than 2,600 SUNY New Paltz students are moving into residence halls ahead of the fall 2021 semester, including
Read MoreThe College mourns Professor Emeritus Glenn C. Doty – a beloved presence in the Legislative Gazette newsroom for more than 23 years
It is with sadness that we share with our community that Professor Emeritus Glenn C. Doty, who was the founding
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Here’s how contact tracing will work at SUNY New Paltz in fall 2021
In the 2020-21 academic year, many SUNY New Paltz staff members worked quickly to shift their day-to-day duties and help
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Our approach to evaluating instructional modality change requests from faculty in fall 2021
The College is continuing with plans to provide students primarily in-person educational and co-curricular experiences in fall 2021, consistent with
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Timeline of Humanities HVAC installations and upgrades since 2000
The Humanities building was constructed in 1966 and has long served the College as one of our most widely used
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Daily Digest moving to a three-day-per-week schedule for fall 2021
The Office of Communication & Marketing will continue producing Daily Digest email newsletters on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule during
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Rooted: Art + Land: Rail Trail Installations co-presented by The Dorsky Museum, Aug. 27-29
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will co-present a collection of art installations along the Wallkill
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On-campus COVID-19 testing schedule and instructions for fall 2021
SUNY New Paltz will continue to provide COVID-19 testing at Awosting Hall in fall 2021. Individual PCR testing will be
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What faculty should know ahead of the fall 2021 semester
This information was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Aug. 16. As we prepare for the first
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New York and SUNY approve new telecommuting program for all employee classifications
Update: The telecommuting program described below has been extended through Dec. 31, 2022. The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER)
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Can solar panels coexist with birds and bees? This team of SUNY New Paltz researchers is looking for answers
New York is emerging as a leader in the movement toward more sustainable energy production. The state has committed
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Staffing transitions in the Office of Communication & Marketing
Melissa Kaczmarek has announced her intention to step down from her position as Director of Communication in the Office of
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College requiring vaccination for fall sport athletes
SUNY New Paltz is requiring all fall sport athletes (competing in men’s & women’s cross country and soccer, field hockey,
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Skills for Success 2021: Free professional development for CSEA employees
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce the fall 2021 Skills for Success online
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College to return to core operating hours on Monday, Aug. 16
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall 2021 semester, a reminder for faculty and staff
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Previewing new Dorsky Museum exhibitions for fall 2021
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased share details about three exciting new exhibitions that
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Use the new and improved COVID-19 Profile at my.newpaltz.edu to manage your vaccine status, tests and more
The College has upgraded the COVID-19 Profile at my.newpaltz.edu to make it more versatile and more responsive to the needs
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College excited to welcome diverse and academically strong class for in-person fall 2021 semester
More than 1,000 first-year students and about 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community for an in-person
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Students: Take the Starfish “Tell Us About Yourself” survey today and help us provide personalized advising
There’s a new way for New Paltz students to get off to a great start with academic advising ahead of
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: August 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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The August WellNYS challenge: Enjoy New York’s bounty of fruits and vegetables
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2021 challenging all state employees
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Producing presidents: Alumna coordinates high-profile segments for ABC News
If you’ve seen a former U.S. president interviewed on ABC News this year then chances are SUNY New Paltz alumna
Read MoreThe College mourns passing of alumnus Brian McShane ’74, who served on the Foundation Board of Directors for 10+ years
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Brian McShane ’74 (English), a former New
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2021
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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Managing employee illnesses and sick time in fall 2021
The following information was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Aug. 2. Employees who are ill should
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