Preparing for the launch of new Blackboard Annotate upgrade
Blackboard assignments will receive an upgrade with a new tool called Blackboard Annotate in August 2020. Blackboard Annotate will provide
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Author: Andrew Bruso
July 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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New travel guidance for employees following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 205
On June 24, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 205, which requires individuals to quarantine for 14 days after traveling
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Change in Office 365 login page goes into effect on June 29
The College is making a change to the login page for Microsoft Office 365, which will take effect on Monday,
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Empire Knowledgebank: Free professional development for UUP-represented employees
Summer is a great time to get in some extra professional development, and the NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee is pleased
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June 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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Guidance for protecting yourself from fraudulent unemployment claims
The New York State Office of the Attorney General has released a warning and guidance about new, recently reported scams
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College to test mass notification system on Tuesday, July 7
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Tuesday, July 7, at approximately
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How to research during a pandemic: AC² students, faculty adapt to unprecedented challenges
The SUNY New Paltz campus has been quieter than usual this summer, but scholars across the disciplines are still hard
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June 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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Protocols and supervisor guidance for employee return to campus
Colleagues, As we prepare to bring campus community members back, we know that many employees are concerned and feel uncertain
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State issues guidance to colleges and universities to allow some in-person instruction and on-campus housing for fall
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday, June 18, 2020, that New York State would be issuing guidance to colleges
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June 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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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – June 22, 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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Historic Week for Inclusion
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on June 18, 2020. Dear Members of the
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Telecommuting Pilot Program extended through Oct. 2
On Wednesday, June 17, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations announced the extension of the pilot telecommuting program first put
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SUNY New Paltz Listens: A Conversation About Race, Wednesday, June 24
Inviting students, faculty and staff to the first in a series of town hall dialogues; Pre-registration is required The Student
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On Juneteenth
Despite being the most prominent holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth (June 19) does not
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FAQ for faculty regarding Online/Hybrid/Blended Learning during COVID-19 and beyond
I have never been certified to teach online or hybrid courses, can I teach online or hybrid courses during fall
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Planning your fall 2020 courses
Dear Faculty Colleagues: We thank you for your continual attention to preparing for the fall 2020 semester amid our ongoing
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June 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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Campus chapter of service fraternity raises $3,000+ for Black Visions Collective
Members of SUNY New Paltz’s student-led chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, organized an all-digital fundraiser this
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Action items for students from the Office of Student Financial Services
As we look forward to the start of the upcoming semester, we want to remind you of important steps you
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English faculty member earns two prestigious Fellowships
Assistant Professor Crystal S. Donkor has been selected as a Junior Fellow of the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in
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Message from President Christian: Planning for fall 2020 at SUNY New Paltz
Dear Current and Accepted SUNY New Paltz Students, Whether you are a current student at New Paltz or will be
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June 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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Update for state employees on Election Law amendment relating to time off to vote
Election Law 3-110 applicable to all NYS employees. Please read below. *** Please post this in areas where e-mail is
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June 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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SUNY New Paltz will host retirement celebration for Gerald Benjamin, June 25 via Webex
President Donald P. Christian and The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz welcome members of the
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I Still Can’t Breathe – A short narrative by Charles Dumas ’75 (Political Science)
The following narrative was written by SUNY New Paltz alumnus Charles Dumas ’75 (Political Science), a lifetime political activist, professor
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School of Education honors exceptional students in dual certification program
Amidst all the challenges and uncertainty of their final semester at SUNY New Paltz, the graduating seniors in the Early
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June 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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SUNY and Research Foundation issue research restarting guidance
On June 9, 2020, SUNY and The Research Foundation released the following guidance on restarting research activities on campuses. MEMORANDUM
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June 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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June 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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University Police – A Message to Our Community
The following message was shared with all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Friday, June 5. To Our
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June 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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Performance majors make music from their living rooms during COVID-19
John Stimmel ’20 (Digital Media Management) created this video collage using clips from Department of Music senior recital recordings.
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – June 8, 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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June 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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Message from SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson – June 4, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson shared the following message with all SUNY campuses on June 4, 2020: To the SUNY
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New Paltz students receive SUNY Fellowships to support ongoing education
Two SUNY New Paltz students are among the 55 recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowships, an award designed to
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June 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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June 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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Knowing better and doing better
President Christian and I sent a message to the campus community last Friday recognizing the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Abery
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Cooking, meditation, coding and more: SUNY Perks at Work program offering dozens of free classes every Thursday
The SUNY Perks at Work benefits program has added a new resource to its offerings for state university employees. The
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June 2 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: Help ensure student access to course materials by sharing with Library Reserves
The following message was shared with faculty and staff on Friday, May 29. Dear Faculty Colleagues: Library Course Reserves will
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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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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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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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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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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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