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The best way to stay connected with other students in your classes this semester is CircleIn, a National Science Foundation-supported
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In-person classes cancelled on Monday, Feb. 1; On-campus COVID-19 testing site closed
All in-person classes for Monday, Feb. 1, are cancelled. Offices will open at 10:45 a.m. The on-campus COVID-19 testing site
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Feb. 1 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has received no new reports of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our in-person community as of yesterday, Jan. 31,
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Heavy snow forecasted Monday, Feb. 1: Here’s what students and faculty need to know if in-person classes are delayed or cancelled tomorrow
In light of weather forecasts predicting heavy snow accumulation in the Hudson Valley beginning tonight, Sunday, Jan. 31, and continuing
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Pandemic Radio: How WFNP stayed on-air and reached new listeners after everything changed
When Nikki Donohue ’21 (Journalism; History), then WFNP’s news director, heard that the College would be moving to remote operations
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February trainings and workshops from the Office of Instructional Technology
The Office of Instructional Technology invites faculty and staff to continue building their online teaching skills at the following trainings
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SUNY’s weekly COVID-19 testing requirement goes into effect on Feb. 8
As previously announced, all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff will need to be tested for COVID-19 every week
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SUNY cancels study abroad for summer 2021, but many virtual international opportunities are available to students right now
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Central Administration in Albany has announced the cancellation of all university-sponsored international travel, including study abroad
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Jan. 29 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An additional employee has tested positive. The test was conducted off campus, and the employee is in isolation off campus.
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Department of Theatre Arts presents virtual readings of “The Killing Fields” on Feb. 6 & 7
The Department of Theatre Arts is kicking off its spring 2021 production lineup with virtual readings of “The Killing Fields,”
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Apply now for The Manager’s Toolkit, a six-month development program for faculty and staff
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion invites faculty and staff to apply to The Manager’s Toolkit, a cohort
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What faculty should know about the in-person semester start on Feb. 1
The following message was sent via email to faculty and staff on Jan. 28. Dear Members of the Faculty: As
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Jan. 28 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An additional student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was tested on campus and is in isolation on campus.
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Supporting employees through the transition to weekly COVID-19 testing
The following message was shared with faculty and staff via email on Jan. 27. Testing, testing, testing… As many of
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College mourns the death of John Palencsar, adjunct lecturer of history
We are saddened to share the news of the death of John Palencsar, who had served as an adjunct lecturer
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Quick reminders from Design & Print services for spring 2021
As we begin the spring semester, the Design and Print Services staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing would
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Update on state sick leave for COVID-19-related absences
In recent days, New York State Department of Labor updated guidance regarding the use of state sick leave for COVID-19
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Jan. 27 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two additional students have tested positive for COVID-19. Both students were tested on campus. One student is isolating on campus,
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Students: Feb. 1 is the deadline to add/drop classes
SUNY New Paltz students have until Monday, Feb. 1, to make changes to their spring 2021 course schedule by adding
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Jan. 26 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An additional student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was tested on campus and is in isolation on campus.
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“Coded Bias”: New Paltz faculty discuss the award-winning documentary, Jan. 27
The popular Science on Screen® series at the Rosendale Theatre continues this week with a community dialogue about ways in
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Spotlighting faculty research on The Academic Minute
The Office of Communication & Marketing works with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and WAMC Northeast Public
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
SUNY New Paltz promotes student accomplishments using Merit, a third-party platform that lets the College share news of students’ academic
Read MoreReminder: Our media relations policies
As we begin the spring semester, we’d like to remind our campus community that staff in the Office of Communication
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Reminder: Our social media policies
As we begin the spring semester, we’d like to remind our campus community that staff in the Office of Communication
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School of Business providing free, online income tax assistance beginning Feb. 1
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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College publishes fall 2020 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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A reminder of our Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
In light of weather forecasts predicting some snow accumulation in the Hudson Valley beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 26,
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Insurrection, Impeachment and the Inauguration: A faculty panel, Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m.
All members of our community are invited to join a panel of experts in political science, international relations, economics, history
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Jan. 25 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Four additional students and one employee have tested positive for COVID-19 since our last report on Jan. 22. Three of
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Students: Use Starfish to connect to your personalized success network
As the spring 2021 semester begins, we remind all New Paltz students that Starfish is the most convenient way to
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Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2021
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art invites artists working in all media to submit proposals for its annual exhibition of
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Jan. 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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Info and appointment links for all 13 state-operated vaccination sites
The State of New York has provided the following overview of state-operated vaccination site locations and links to schedule at
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Message from the Student Association regarding the Mandatory Student Activities Fee
The following message was shared with students by email on Jan. 20. Dear Students, The Student Association Executive Board made
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Office 365 pro-tip: Schedule WebEx meetings from your Outlook online calendar
Members of our community now have access to a new feature that lets you set up a WebEx meeting without
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New SUNY guidance requires all campuses to test 100% of in-person population every week
SUNY has issued new guidance requiring campuses to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing for every in-person member of their population during
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Jan. 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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Jan. 20 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One additional employee and one additional student have tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was tested off campus and is
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Inauguration programs from the Center for Student Engagement
Want to learn more about the presidential transition? Watch the Inauguration with friends and allies? Share your thoughts, hopes, anxieties
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“Collective Consciousness: New Work by SUNY New Paltz Art Faculty” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Collective Consciousness: New Work by SUNY New Paltz Art
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Anna Conlan as new Director of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Conlan as Neil C. Trager Director of the Samuel Dorsky
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Protect New Paltz: We need your help to have a safe, successful spring semester
The following message was shared with the campus community via email on Jan. 19. Dear Students: We have missed having
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Jan. 19 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned of two additional employees and two additional students who have tested positive for COVID-19 since our
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Reminder: Complete the updated daily screening prior to your first day on campus this spring
All students and employees must complete the recently updated COVID-19 screening prior to their first time on campus in the spring
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“Lewis Hine, Child Labor Investigator” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Lewis Hine, Child Labor Investigator,”an exhibition featuring Lewis Hine’s
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CORRECTION: Daily Digest, Jan. 15, 2021
The Jan. 15, 2021 issue of the Daily Digest newsletter included this photo of the Scholar’s Mentorship Program’s 2017 Cultural
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Get a free COVID-19 test on campus on Friday, Jan. 15
Our COVID-19 testing partners at Enzo Labs will be on campus this Friday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. – 2
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College to return to core operating hours effective Tuesday, Jan. 19
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the spring 2021 semester, a reminder for faculty and staff
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Eight helpful reminders from Information Technology Services ahead of spring 2021
Information Technology Services (ITS) has prepared the following news, reminders, resources and links to help faculty and staff get ready
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Education and dialogue on the violence at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Brian Jones, Ph.D., to lead a conversation with our campus community about last
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College mourns passing of Jozef Gembarovic, former adjunct lecturer in Physics & Astronomy
It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Jozef Gembarovic, who taught physics courses at
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Governor Cuomo announces plans to activate and deploy New York National Guard members
Order may affect military-affiliated students in our campus community SUNY System Administration has alerted campus officials that Governor Andrew M.
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Reporter and essayist Tammy Kim is the 2021 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Tammy Kim to the campus
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“Kathy Goodell: Infra-Loop, Selections 1994–2020” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Kathy Goodell: Infra-Loop, Selections 1994–2020,” a survey exhibition of the
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In-person college instructors now included in Phase 1b of New York’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Eligible members of our community may now schedule appointments, though availability is subject to limited federal supply Governor Andrew M.
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Nominate a student today for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The College is seeking nominations for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, which recognizes students who have best
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Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12: Apply now!
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2021 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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On-campus COVID-19 Testing Schedule: Jan. 19 – Feb. 5
The College will offer daily (Monday – Friday) on-campus COVID-19 testing from Jan. 19 – Feb. 5 to help students,
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Message from Provost Lyman on our observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2021
This message was sent to faculty and staff via email on Jan. 8. Dear Colleagues: The New Paltz annual campus-wide
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Jan. 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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Call for volunteers to support on-campus COVID-19 testing from Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
On-campus pool testing at SUNY New Paltz was a true community effort in fall 2020, and the College will again
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President Christian comments on violence at the U.S. Capitol
This message was shared with students, faculty, staff and alumni by email on Jan. 7. Members of the SUNY New
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Students and employees can get a free COVID-19 test on campus this Friday, Jan. 8
Our COVID-19 testing partners at Enzo Labs will be on campus this Friday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. – 2
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Students: Get tested for COVID-19 before coming back to campus, or plan to get tested on campus during the first week of classes
Per SUNY’s requirements for the spring 2021 semester, all New Paltz students must produce a negative COVID-19 test prior to
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Students: Remember to quarantine for seven days before your first time on campus in spring 2021
Per SUNY’s requirements for the spring 2021 semester, all New Paltz students must complete a precautionary seven-day quarantine prior to
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Jan. 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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Introducing CircleIn, the new peer-to-peer study app for New Paltz students
SUNY New Paltz students will have access to a new, free tool to help them succeed in their classes during
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Faculty, check your syllabi: Late changes to the finals calendar may impact spring planning
Faculty are strongly encouraged to cross-check their syllabi and plans for the spring 2021 semester with recent updates to the
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Jan. 6 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
A student in our current on-campus population has tested positive for COVID-19, and is isolating off campus. The student was
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Register now for voluntary, campus-wide training on Jan. 14 and 15
Registration is now open for the fully virtual, campus-wide January training days on Thursday, Jan. 14, and Friday, Jan. 15.
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Need help completing your OSCQR rubric? Get drop-in support from OIT
The Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) is providing training and drop-in support to assist faculty in completing the Open SUNY
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Clarification: 14-day pre-screening required in order to be on campus during the spring semester (not during winter break)
The College has received questions from employees who are working on campus during winter session and want to know whether
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Jan. 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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Dorsky Museum announces four new exhibitions for spring 2021
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased share details about four exciting new exhibitions that
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Jan. 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.
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College mourns death of Palmer Kocher, adjunct lecturer in the Department of Mathematics
We are saddened to share the news of the death of Palmer Kocher, a SUNY New Paltz alumnus who had
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COVID-19 dashboard tallies reset for 2021
The College has reset COVID-19 dashboard tallies of total cases, tests conducted and recoveries in our campus community, effective Jan.
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Daily Health Screening now required for two weeks before on-campus presence for spring semester
With a little more than two weeks before students begin returning to campus for the spring 2021 semester, we remind
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Sociology Professor’s book makes Choice Magazine’s Outstanding Academic Titles list
“Struggling in the Land of Plenty: Race, Class, and Gender in the Lives of Homeless Families,” the recently published book
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College mourns passing of Donald Roper, professor emeritus of history
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Don Roper, longtime professor of history,
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Dec. 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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Telecommuting Pilot Programs extended through Friday, April 2, 2021
The College has received confirmation from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations that the pilot telecommuting programs for CSEA, DC
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New Paltz Top Five: Students open up about the benefits of living on campus during COVID-19
As our campus community prepares for spring, we’re taking time to reflect on the fall 2020 semester, focusing on areas
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Dec. 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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Telecommuting policy extended locally through March 1, 2021
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Dec. 22. Dear Colleagues, The current Telecommuting Pilot Program for
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Dec. 22 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two additional employees in our on-campus population have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in isolation. Both were tested at
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Register now! January trainings schedule published
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion has published the schedule of trainings to be offered virtually on Jan.
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January 2021 Training Programs Guide
Workshop Descriptions Catalog – Final 12-22-20
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Spring 2021 academic continuity plan receives SUNY approval
Dear Members of the Campus Community, Our spring 2021 academic continuity plan has received formal approval from SUNY. The approved
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SUNY New Paltz earns top 50 nationwide ranking for helping students climb the socioeconomic ladder
SUNY New Paltz was ranked No. 49 out of 1,449 U.S. colleges and universities in the 2020 Social Mobility Index,
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Dec. 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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For faculty: Timelines and expectations for meeting SUNY standards for remote instruction
The following message was sent to faculty and staff via email on Dec. 17. Dear Faculty Colleagues: As shared in
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Dec. 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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Information about inclement weather and campus operations on Thursday, Dec. 17
UPDATE: The College has received the following message from the New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: “Due to
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Dec. 16 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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Reminder: Pending Snowstorm and Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
The following message was sent by email to students, faculty and staff on Dec. 15. Dear Members of the Campus
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A thank-you letter to our community from President Donald P. Christian
Dear Members of the New Paltz Campus Community: I offer my deep and heartfelt thanks to our students, employees and
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Dec. 15 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An employee in our on-campus population has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation. The test was conducted at
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December Skies: A live, virtual planetarium show, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m.
The John R. Kirk Planetarium presents a virtual show dedicated to the highly anticipated conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. The
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