SUNY Board of Trustees appoints Deborah F. Stanley as interim chancellor effective Jan. 15, 2022
The following press release was issued by SUNY on Dec. 20, 2021. State University of New York Board of
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 20, 2021
There are currently 37 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Ten are employees and 27 are students. Three
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Daily Digest schedule for winter 2021-22
The Daily Digest email newsletter will take a short end-of-year break from Dec. 23 – 31, and return in the
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Most campus buildings will be card-access-only during winter break
Most buildings on the SUNY New Paltz campus will be closed to the public from close-of-business on Dec. 23 until
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 17, 2021
There are currently 25 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Four are employees and 21 are students. Two
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Campus H: Drive will be retired on March 14, 2022, and other winter news from ITS
The shared Campus Drive for file storage, also known as the H: Drive, will be retired on March 14, 2022,
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Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12 returns: Apply now!
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2022 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Do you use Amazon Smile? If so, you can now sign up to raise funds for the Children’s Center on campus (at no cost to you)
The Children’s Center of New Paltz, Inc., is now registered as a charitable organization on Amazon Smile, meaning anyone can
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Winter hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) run from Dec. 17, 2021 – Jan. 21, 2022
The following message was sent to all employees via email on Dec. 15. Dear Colleagues, As we approach the close
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 15, 2021
There are currently 16 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Three are employees and 13 are students. Two
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Student presents on medieval history at prestigious undergraduate conference
Student Clara Zonis ‘23 (History) of Schenectady, New York, presented a paper at the 15th Moravian Undergraduate Conference in Medieval
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“She Must Be Fierce”: New chapter from Wendy Vierow considers early 20th century director Margaret Webster
A new anthology on American theatre directors features a chapter from Wendy Vierow, strategic planning & assessment coordinator at SUNY
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The GRE is no longer required for graduate programs in education in New York State
SUNY students interested in graduate-level (masters and advanced certificate) programs in teaching and educational administration are no longer required to
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 13, 2021
There are currently 21 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Seven are employees and 14 are students. Two
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Psychological Counseling Center welcomes two new Senior Counselors
After a national search that began this summer, the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to
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Now live on your COVID-19 Profile: An option to upload your booster shot info
Update: On Dec. 31, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new guidance for all SUNY and CUNY campuses for
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 10, 2021
There are currently 23 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Seven are employees and 16 are students. Three
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SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announces resignation effective Jan. 14, 2022
On Dec. 9, 2021, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras submitted a letter to the SUNY Board of Trustees announcing his intention
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Two new updates to the campus hot water system will deliver carbon-use reduction and cost savings
Facilities Management is pleased to share information about two campus infrastructure upgrades that advance SUNY New Paltz’s carbon reduction goals
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 8, 2021
There are currently 23 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. One is an employee, and all others are
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Overview of expected spring 2022 COVID-19 policies
Update: The most current COVID-19 policies for spring 2022 can be found at this link. The new link confirms our
Read MoreFree concert featuring Moonunitt Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the SUB
All members of the campus community are welcome to a free concert featuring New Paltz rock band Moonunitt
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Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full- and part-time faculty for 2021
The collective bargaining agreement between United University Professions (UUP) and New York State includes a provision for Discretionary Salary Increases
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Tanhena Pacheco Dunn will assume new position as Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion on Jan. 1
Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, who currently serves as Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dec. 6, 2021 (in advance of Dec. 8 Faculty Senate Meeting) I know that we all look forward to wrapping
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Computer science students show off innovative senior projects at close of fall 2021 semester
From library robots to an encryption of a famous World War II code, SUNY New Paltz students from the Department
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Jessica Binns-Dickinson appointed new Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Binns-Dickinson to the newly created position of Assistant Vice
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 6, 2021
There are currently 29 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. All are students. Six are isolating on campus,
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Acclaimed neuroscientist extolls the perks of “Good Anxiety”
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted New York University professor and author Dr. Wendy Suzuki for an engaging conversation
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 3, 2021
There are currently 27 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. All are students. Two are isolating on campus,
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On-campus COVID-19 testing schedule for December 2021 and January 2022
SUNY New Paltz will continue providing on-campus COVID-19 testing five-days-a-week through Friday, Dec. 17, to accommodate students, faculty and staff
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A celebration for Garry Nack’s retirement, Dec. 7
Facilities Design & Construction congratulates Construction Manager Garry Nack on his upcoming and well-earned retirement from SUNY New Paltz, and
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Dec. 1, 2021
There are currently 24 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. All are students. Three students are isolating on
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“Mary Frank: The Observing Heart,” opens Feb. 5 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is delighted to present “Mary Frank: The Observing Heart,” an
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14th annual fall Distinguished Speaker Series explores diversity, equity and inclusion with racial equity strategist and educator Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson
More than 300 members of the extended campus community tuned in virtually to watch racial equity strategist Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson give a powerful lecture on diversity, equity and inclusion for SUNY New
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Professor Andrea Noel receives fellowship to support residency in Poland
Professor Andrea Noel of the Department of Teaching & Learning has been named a recipient of an Ulam Programme fellowship
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The Health Insurance Option Transfer Period is open now through Dec. 31
The 2022 New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Option Transfer Period runs from now through Dec. 31, 2021, meaning now is
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The December WellNYS challenge: Time for positive affirmation
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for December 2021, “Start Each Day with a
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Standing in solidarity and peace with the Arbery family
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 26. Dear Campus Community, On
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 29, 2021
There are currently 17 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Sixteen are students and one is an employee.
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 24, 2021
There are currently 23 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Twenty-one are students and two are employees. Four
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Nov. 26 is Sojourner Truth Day in Ulster County. These SUNY New Paltz students helped make that happen.
SUNY New Paltz students Briana Gary ’23 (Geography) and Anayathsyn Castillo ’24 (Sociology) are part of a small team of
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Standing with Black communities in the wake of the Rittenhouse verdict
The following message was sent by email to all students, faculty and staff on Nov. 22, 2021. SUNY New Paltz
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Sign up by Dec. 3 to donate to a cause of your choice through the 2022 SEFA Campaign
Employees who are interested in making charitable donations through payroll deduction can now enrollment in the New York State Employees
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 22, 2021
There are currently 25 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Twenty are students and five are employees. Three
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Giving with Friends: Scenes of service and togetherness from New Paltz students
Our students’ resilience this fall, during an unprecedented transition back to the on-campus experience, has been nothing short of
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Get involved with the academic program development process with RAPID3
RAPID3 – Re-envisioning Academic Program (Internal) Development, Design and Delivery – is a subcommittee of the Strategic Planning Council that
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 19, 2021
There are currently 22 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Sixteen are students and six are employees. Four
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Journalist Cindi Leive gives inspiring talk at Hudson Valley Writing Project’s “Still We Rise” seminar
Acclaimed journalist Cindi Leive paid a visit to SUNY New Paltz on Nov. 13 to deliver the keynote address at
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New Paltz UPD honored with 2021 SUNY Police Chiefs Association Awards
Seven members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) were honored for life-saving actions and outstanding professionalism
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Ceramics students take on history of Huguenot Street for Nov. 20 exhibition
Students in the SUNY New Paltz Ceramics Program will partner with Historic Huguenot Street for its “Insight on Site” exhibition
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Campus topographic survey using drones will take place on Nov. 24
On Wednesday, Nov. 24, SUNY New Paltz has invited MJ Engineering and Land Surveying to campus to conduct an unmanned
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Giving Back: Scholarship recipients thank donors for support
SUNY New Paltz announced the successful completion of Soaring Higher – The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz, the first-ever comprehensive
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2021 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will acquire new artwork from regional artist ransome, titled “Lemonade,”
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New Empire Plan benefit cards issued for all enrollees and covered dependents
New York State employees who are enrolled in the Empire Plan will be receiving new benefits cards for all enrollees
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 17, 2021
There are currently 17 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Twelve are students and five are employees. Three
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Reminders about final exam accommodations with the Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works each semester to coordinate exam accommodations for New Paltz students who request them. For
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“To offer love for our country and freedom”: Campus community raises a toast on Veterans Day
Students, faculty, alumni and staff came together with the local veteran and military community on Veterans Day 2021 to toast
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Global Engagement Program hosts foreign policy talk with Biden admin Assistant Secretary of State Elizabeth Allen, Nov. 17
The SUNY Global Engagement Program invites one and all to attend a discussion of foreign policy with Elizabeth Allen, assistant
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SUNY New Paltz UPD will adopt use of body cameras following Advisory Committee recommendation
The following announcement was sent to all students, faculty and staff by email on Nov. 15. Dear Campus Community, The
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“The Post-9/11 Generation’s Perceptions of Safety” : Karla Vermeulen determines how the tragedy changed perceptions for generations on Academic Minute
Karla Vermeulen, associate professor of psychology and deputy director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at New Paltz, appeared
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 15, 2021
There are currently 14 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Twelve are students and two are employees. Two
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Two from New Paltz selected as SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute fellows
Two SUNY New Paltz administrators will join eight other SUNY faculty and staff from six campuses as newly named 2022
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We are ALL IN: New Paltz students had highest voting rate in SUNY in 2020
The results are in from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for 2020, and New Paltz students finished first in
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, Nov. 15 – 19
SUNY New Paltz will host a Mental Health Fair, a film screening of the new Kid Cudi documentary, and other
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 12, 2021
There are currently 17 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Thirteen are students and four are employees. Three
Read MoreJoin EOP students and staff in supporting local children with a holiday gift
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and our campus chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) honor society are bringing back
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College mourns death of undergraduate astronomy major Michael Capurso
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Michael Capurso, an undergraduate student from Shohola,
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 17
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, via teleconference.
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 10, 2021
There are currently 13 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Ten are students, and three are employees. Two
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IRS announces cost-of-living adjustments affecting contribution limits for voluntary savings plans
The IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affecting the dollar limits for retirement plans and other retirement-related items for
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Announcing Sustainability Fellows for 2021-22
The Sustainability Faculty Learning Community is pleased to announce the sixth cohort of Sustainability Faculty Fellows, who will join a supportive
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Some new FAQs for in-person events and programs at SUNY New Paltz in 2021-22
As we enter the final weeks of the fall 2021 semester, we can be thankful that COVID-19 cases among students,
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 8, 2021
There are currently nine active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Seven are students, and two are employees. One
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Tax season is right around the corner! Students can receive their tuition statements electronically
There’s a new convenient option available to all SUNY New Paltz students to help them manage tax records electronically. The
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Nominate a colleague for the Classified Staff Presidential Recognition Award by Nov. 17
***Please post details in all departments*** Supervisors: Please distribute this information to staff especially those whose job does not require
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 5, 2021
There are currently eight active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community, all among students. Seven are isolating off campus,
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College appoints Dr. Edward Lawson to new position as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations in the Center for Student Engagement
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Lawson, J.D., MBA, as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations
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Student-led discussion on Asian hate sparks productive conversation
The SUNY New Paltz Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) led a wide-ranging conversation on Asian hate in America,
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New Paltz receives $15,000 PATH Scholarship to support students facing economic hardship
SUNY New Paltz was selected as a 2021 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship recipient, a program that provides grants to
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Save the date for the 3rd annual campus-wide training days on Jan. 13 and 14, 2022
SUNY New Paltz will again offer campus-wide professional development training for employees on Jan. 13 & 14, 2022, with a
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Announcing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows for 2021-22
The Faculty Development Center is pleased to announce the 2021-22 cohort of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows, who will
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 3, 2021
There are currently five active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. All are students, and all are isolating off
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Support our Hawks! Two afternoon playoff games (and a food truck!) on campus, Nov. 3
The top-ranked SUNY New Paltz Field Hockey team and the No. 2 seed Men’s Soccer team have home playoff contests
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for winter 2021-22 and spring 2022
The Benefits Office at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program
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Productivity Enhancement Program enrollment for 2022 is open now through Nov. 29
SUNY New Paltz employees may now enroll in the 2022 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), which allows those eligible to exchange
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The November WellNYS challenge: A time for thankfulness
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for November 2021, “Practice Thankfulness,” with tips and
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Nov. 1, 2021 (in advance of Nov. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) Table of Contents: COVID-19 Management and Case Trajectory –
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Have a great cookie recipe? Share it with colleagues in the 2021 EAP holiday cookbook!
The annual cookie exchange returns to SUNY New Paltz this holiday season. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will once again
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Nov. 1, 2021
There are currently three active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Two are students and one is an employee.
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College to test mass notification system on Monday, Nov. 1
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Monday, Nov. 1, at approximately
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Professors co-edit new anthology that highlights the #MeToo movement through literature
A new, interdisciplinary anthology edited by two SUNY New Paltz faculty members considers the legacy of the #MeToo movement through
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Election Day 2021 at SUNY New Paltz
Election Day voting at the Student Union will take place on Nov. 2, 2021, from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: Oct. 29, 2021
There are currently five active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Three are students and two are employees. All
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SUNY New Paltz is one of the best colleges making international education accessible to all students, says U.S. Dept. of State
SUNY New Paltz has been named a 20-Year Gilman Top Producer by the U.S. Department of State, an honor reserved
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Virtual seminar on Oct. 29 will look at barriers to transfer students’ success
All members of the campus community are invited to a virtual workshop on Friday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., featuring
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: Late fall 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 Ottaway Journalism Program presents: Eyal Press on inequality and “essential workers,” Nov. 16
The James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism program invites all members of the New Paltz community to an
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The Ottaway Journalism Program presents: Bestselling author Deborah Copaken, Nov. 2
The James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism program invites all members of the SUNY New Paltz community to
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Join us for a student-led dialogue on Asian hate in America, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The SUNY New Paltz Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) invites all members of the campus community to a
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