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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Author: Andrew Bruso
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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Students: Keep checking your campus email (yes, even through winter break!)
A friendly reminder to continuing students: Please continue checking your College email account regularly – even through the winter break.
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Spring 2021 web registration moratorium is Jan. 4 – 11
The Office of Records & Registration reminds undergraduate students that the registration moratorium for the spring 2021 semester will be
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Faculty: Interested in facilitating student research? Consider training as an HREB Exempt Reviewer
The College’s Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites faculty to complete an Exempt Reviewer training and help facilitate student research
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Clarification on extension of annual leave expiration date
The following message was shared with employees via email on Dec. 10. Recently, the New York State Governor’s Office of
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List of courses approved by SUNY to begin in-person instruction on Jan. 25, 2021
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on Dec. 10. SUNY has approved a limited
Read MoreDec. 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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Dec. 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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Ready for better course design? Try using the “Default Shell” Blackboard course template
The following message was shared with faculty and staff via email on Dec. 9. Course design best practices tell us
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Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz Donald P. Christian invites all College alumni to a virtual Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Dec. 16, beginning
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Two new peer-reviewed papers out from the Biology Department’s leading lake researcher
David Richardson, professor of biology, is co-author of two new peer-reviewed papers that both explore ways in which changing climate
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Dec. 9 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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What students can expect in spring 2021: A Facebook LIVE event with campus leaders, Dec. 15
Leaders from the Divisions of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Administration & Finance will hold a virtual conversation and Q&A
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Dec. 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.
Read MoreOIT – Twelve days of mindfulness and wellness
12 days of mindfulness and wellness
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Dec. 7 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 lives off campus and
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Watch the Voices of Unity Gospel Choir in a special Music/Black Studies collaboration
The Department of Music’s interdisciplinary Listen Forward video series is home to a new collaboration with the Department of
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Faculty are expected to self-review spring 2021 remote courses following OSCQR rubric
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Dec. 4, 2020. Dear Faculty Colleagues: In my
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Fall 2020 COVID-19 testing recap (and a BIG THANK YOU to all the staff and volunteers who made it happen!)
More than 10,700 COVID-19 tests were administered on the SUNY New Paltz campus during the fall 2020 semester, as the
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Dec. 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 MoreSave the date for training on Jan. 14 & 15, 2021 (or sign up to contribute a session of your own!)
Campus-wide professional development training will take place on Jan. 14 & 15, 2021, with many one-hour training sessions presented each
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Dec. 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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Family of Cassidy Flood will hold calling hours on Dec. 3 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Services for Cassidy Flood, the SUNY New Paltz student who passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 29, 2020, will be held
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Call for course content: The Lifetime Learning Institute is building its spring 2021 schedule now
SUNY New Paltz’s Lifetime Learning Institute continues to provide stimulating, non-credit programs and courses for adults 55 and older, moving
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State extends health and dependent care spending accounts to provide additional relief to employees
The New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) is implementing changes to the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA)
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Provost Lyman’s December 2020 Report to Faculty
The following report was shared with faculty and staff via email on Dec. 2. Dear Faculty Colleagues: With no way
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Dec. 2 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One additional student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student lives on campus, was tested on campus and is in
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Annual leave expiration date extended to Dec. 31, 2021
The New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations has reached agreement with all unions on an extension of the
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Student email will move from Hawkmail to Office 365 in June 2021: Here’s what you need to know
Microsoft Office 365 – currently in use by all SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff – will soon replace Hawkmail
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Graduating in May 2021? Make sure to submit your application!
New Paltz students who intend to graduate in May 2021 must complete a degree application in order to be reviewed
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Dec. 1 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two additional employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at off-campus facilities. Both are currently in isolation. A total of 57
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NYSHIP Option Transfer Period for 2021 is open now through Dec. 31
The 2021 New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Option Transfer Period runs from now through Dec. 31, 2020, providing
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College mourns passing of Cassidy Flood, undergraduate student from Kingston, New York
It is with great sadness that the College shares news of the death of Cassidy Flood, an undergraduate student from
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College mourns passing of Susan Najork ’67 ’70g, SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board Director
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Susan Najork ’67 ’70g (Elementary Education),
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Dorsky Museum and Department of Music partner on program connecting artwork of Jan Sawka and music by Fryderyk Chopin
Virtual project connects two artists across time, and piano players across the globe The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at
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On-campus testing continues Dec. 2 at Awosting Hall
SUNY New Paltz will conduct COVID-19 pool testing on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Awosting Hall. The Dec. 2 testing is
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Nov. 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned of eight additional students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Five of these students live on
Read MoreWeekly update from the Career Resource Center – Nov. 30, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Winter Intersession Office
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Inner Visions: New online exhibition of capstone artworks from graduating seniors
The School of Fine & Performing Arts is pleased to announce the launch of a new online exhibition featuring the
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Nov. 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 5 p.m.
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Nov. 24 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Three additional students, all of whom live off campus, have tested positive for COVID-19. All three are isolating off campus.
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Gaining Voice: Dec. 3 lecture features leading scholar of African American political representation
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Research and the Department of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz will welcome Christopher
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College announces extended utility reduction effort to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during winter 2020-21
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 23. Dear Campus Community, With the
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Student Union and Atrium hours of operation for winter 2020-21
The Center for Student Engagement shares the following update about hours of operation at the Student Union and Atrium for
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Nov. 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Fifteen additional SUNY New Paltz students have tested positive for COVID-19, as the College conducted more than 3,000 on-campus tests
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The Sojourner Truth Library is here for you post-Thanksgiving
As the College prepares for fully remote teaching and learning following Thanksgiving Recess, Sojourner Truth Library services and materials will
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Technology FAQs for students, faculty and staff before campus goes fully remote post-Thanksgiving
As the campus community prepares to finish the fall semester with all classes 100% online and no in-person instruction, Information
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Chancellor Malatras visits New Paltz to review mandatory Test Before You Go COVID-19 testing
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY New Paltz on Friday, Nov. 20, and spoke with students, campus administrators and local
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Nov. 23, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Winter Intersession Office
Read MoreNov. 20 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One additional employee and one additional off-campus student have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were tested off campus, and both
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“I’ve learned how to use my voice”: Checking in with Residence Life staff at the end of an unprecedented semester
The Department of Residence Life celebrated RA Appreciation Week from Nov. 16 – 20, taking time to give well-deserved thanks
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Scholarships available for SUNY’s next Grants and Proposals workshop
The SUNY Center for Professional Development will offer a 12-week workshop, Grants and Proposals: If you write it, they will
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Nov. 19 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One additional student and one additional employee have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were tested off campus, and both are
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From the Bookstore: How to return your textbook rental (Due date is Dec. 18!)
Students who have rental books from the Campus Bookstore may return them in person or via mail ahead of the
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Fragments of a New Reality: See MFA artwork in the Fine Arts Building, now through Nov. 23
Students in various stages of their Master of Fine Arts degree programs at SUNY New Paltz are displaying work in
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Nov. 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 5 p.m.
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Faculty and Staff: With Winter Break approaching, consider using Cisco Jabber for remote telecommunication
With the end of the fall semester rapidly approaching, the College is asking all faculty and staff to evaluate their
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Winter communication update: Daily Digest will temporarily move to reduced schedule; COVID-19 Dashboard will be updated five days per week
The Office of Communication & Marketing will continue sending the Daily Digest e-newsletter through Winter Break, on a slightly reduced
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POSTPONED: “Eat and You Belong to Us,” originally scheduled for live-streaming Nov. 21 & 22
UPDATE, Nov. 19: This production has been POSTPONED out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of
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Nov. 17 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Three additional students, two who live off campus and one who lives on campus, have tested positive for COVID-19. Two
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Information Technology Services advises Mac users in our community not to update to Big Sur OS
The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is advising all Mac users in the campus community not to update to
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What does your world sound like? Music faculty call for community field recordings to be used in new composition
Two faculty members in the Department of Music are inviting all students, faculty, staff and community members to contribute field
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Nov. 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 5 p.m.
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Nov. 16, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Career Resource Center
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Nov. 13 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An additional student who lives on campus has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was tested off campus and is
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Nov. 12 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that two additional employees have tested positive for COVID-19. The employees work in different areas on
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Update on New Paltz planning for spring semester 2021
The following message was sent by email to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 11. Dear Members of the Campus
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Nov. 11 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that an additional student who lives off campus has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was
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Introducing the inaugural class of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2020-21 class of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows, the result of
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How do Incomplete Grades work? A primer from Records & Registration
At the end of every semester, the Office of Records & Registration receives many questions about awarding incomplete grades, so
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Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success (Updated Nov. 17)
SUNY New Paltz is seeking faculty and staff volunteers to help facilitate our on-campus COVID-19 pool testing at Awosting Hall.
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Nov. 10 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
An off-campus student who is symptomatic and has been in contact with previously reported cases is presumed positive for COVID-19,
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Have questions about graduate school? Get answers during Open House Week, Nov. 16 – 19
SUNY New Paltz will host a series of virtual meet-ups with graduate program coordinators on Nov. 16, 17, 18 &
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Test Before You Go: All students in on-campus population must test negative before going home for Thanksgiving
SUNY New Paltz is adding additional COVID-19 testing dates during the week of Nov. 16 – 20, in order to
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Play On Shakespeare: Theatre Arts presents modern adaptation of “Cymbeline,” Nov. 14 & 15
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed productions of William
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Nov. 9 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that two additional off-campus students have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were tested at off-campus facilities.
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Nov. 9, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: The SUNY Career
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