Marielena Ferrer ‘22 ‘24g earns International Sculpture Center award for artwork on immigration
“Broken Monarchs,” an installation that began as her capstone thesis and was first exhibited in the Samuel Dorsky Museum
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Chemistry Rocks! Family Mole Night in campus science labs returns Oct. 26
Students and faculty in SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Chemistry will welcome families to experience exciting, live scientific experiments on
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Amanda Sperber discusses the importance of diverse perspectives in journalism
Amanda Sperber, the fall 2023 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, extolled the need for diverse narratives
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“Bibliography”: Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2024
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites artists working in all media to submit proposals
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“A Living Collection” now on display at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the opening of the reimagined “A Living
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The October 2023 WellNYS Challenge: Get to know your community
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for October 2023, which encourages employees to
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Events and programs from the Title IX Working Group
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, SUNY New Paltz’s Title IX Working Group will offer several events and activities
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Bringing history: Sojourner Truth descendant and author Barbara Allen shares how she honors the abolitionist icon’s legacy
SUNY New Paltz welcomed children’s book author Barbara Allen, a sixth-generation granddaughter of Sojourner Truth, for a moving tribute to
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Art History Professor Kerry Dean Carso discusses ornamental architecture in early America for “The Academic Minute”
Kerry Dean Carso, Professor in the Department of Art History, became the latest SUNY New Paltz faculty member to share
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Now on view at the Sojourner Truth Library: Photographer Fran Smulcheski ’87g debuts exhibition on children in Pakistan
As a photographer, Fran Smulcheski ‘87g (Photography & Related Media) seeks to illuminate the social conditions of wherever she travels,
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Environmental racism: Honors thesis exposes uncomfortable truths in the history of conservation advocacy
It’s a difficult history, but one that all environmental activists should be aware of. A recent Honors Program thesis by
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College Radio Day is Oct. 6 – Listen live on WFNP The Edge!
WFNP The Edge, the campus radio station run by SUNY New Paltz students, has a full schedule of broadcasts and
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President Wheeler’s October 2023 Report to the Faculty
Dear Colleagues: With summer and September in our rear-view mirror and the autumn season settling in, I write to share
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Reading and writing as self-care: New research from recent English Department graduates
It’s long been understood that reading fiction can help us be more empathetic with others. Two new studies from
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Biology Professor David Richardson will explore the health of lakes with National Science Foundation grant
Biology Professor David Richardson is part of a team of collaborators that recently received a $2.5 million, five-year grant from
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Bringing the Gift of Life: Students make a match with donor recruitment drive
Saving lives is no small task, but SUNY New Paltz student Gavriel “Gavi” Goldstein ’23 ‘24g (Psychological Science) is
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IPAWS system test planned for Wednesday, Oct. 4
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct an Integrated Public Alert and Warning
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SUNY New Paltz Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 4
The SUNY New Paltz Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Haggerty
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Plan ahead! Information about 2023-24 campus construction projects
Facilities Management has shared the above map highlighting campus construction projects in progress during the 2023-24 academic year, which
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Mental Health Fair highlights support and resources for students, Sept. 27
Each semester, New Paltz brings mental health supports and resources, along with fun self-care activities, to help students build resilience
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Dorsky Museum appoints Sophie Landres, Ph.D., as new Curator and Exhibitions Manager
SUNY New Paltz and the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art are pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Landres
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Student Association announces results of fall 2023 Senate elections
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 15 Dear Students, We are happy to announce
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Oct. 3: Q&A with fall 2023 Ottaway Visiting Professor Amanda Sperber
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Digital Media & Journalism invites all members of the community to a Q&A discussion
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What faculty and staff need to know about working with Facilities Operations & Maintenance in 2023-24
Facilities Operations & Maintenance has put together a list of tips and best practices for faculty and staff to ensure
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A best value in higher education: SUNY New Paltz ranked among top Northeast universities for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report
SUNY New Paltz was rated the No. 8 best public university in the Northeast and a best value in higher
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One Book, One New Paltz: Join a community read of Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Klara and the Sun”
The Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz has announced that the 2023 One Book, One New Paltz tradition community read
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SUNY New Paltz rises to Gold level in STARS sustainability rating
For the first time in campus history, SUNY New Paltz has earned a STARS Gold Rating for excellence in
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President Darrell P. Wheeler will speak about public higher education’s role in our communities on Nov. 13
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler will deliver the 2023 Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on Monday, Nov. 13, at
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University to test mass notification system on Tuesday, Sept. 12
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at approximately
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CSEA Online Learning Certificate programs available for Management/Confidential (M/C) employees
Management/Confidential (M/C) employees may now participate in the NYS & CSEA Partnership’s Online Learning Certificate Programs, covering everything from diversity,
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Sustainability Ambassador Program launches its eighth year at New Paltz with largest team yet
The Office of Campus Sustainability kicked off the fall 2023 semester by welcoming a record 36–12 returning and 24
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2023-24 academic year
The University is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and creators who will join the SUNY New Paltz community
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Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art to host 22nd annual benefit gala on Oct. 7
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will host their 22nd annual benefit gala on Oct. 7,
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The September 2023 WellNYS challenge: Train your brain
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for September 2023, which encourages employees to
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Sept. 14, the Dorsky Museum memorializes the life of Frank Boyer
The Dorsky Museum will host a memorial event for the late Frank Boyer on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5-7 p.m.
Read MoreHydrant testing on campus, Sept. 5 and 6, 2023
The Office of Emergency Management will be conducting routine, campus-wide fire pump testing on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and Wednesday, Sept.
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University welcomes new Hawks at high-energy, reimagined Convocation ceremony
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff came together on Aug. 30 to cheer on new first-year and transfer students at
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Faculty and staff: There’s a new pick-up location for loaner IT equipment
As in prior years, Instructional Media Services has loaner IT equipment (including projectors, screens, cameras, etc.) available for faculty and
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Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential launches Sept. 11 at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz’s new Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential will launch Sept. 11 to provide P-12 teachers with research-backed tools
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Building on strength, shaping our future: President Wheeler delivers 2023 State of the University address
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler reflected on his first year in office and outlined goals and priorities for
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Welcome to SUNY New Paltz! Photos and more from Move-In Day 2023
More than 1,000 first-year students and their families arrived on campus on Thursday, Aug. 24, to settle into their on-campus
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Campus media relations policies for 2023-24
Staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing are available to work with students, employees and alumni to publicize virtual
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Media Day offers tips and mentorship for those entering careers in journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism hosted an engaging alumni panel discussion and Q&A on navigating the media field,
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New students: Have some fun and meet new people during Welcome Week!
The newest SUNY New Paltz Hawks are taking their first flight on campus, and the University is offering a
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 1,800 new students for 2023-24
More than 1,100 first-year students and 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as the
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Hydrant testing on campus, Aug. 22, 2023
The Office of Emergency Management will be conducting routine, campus-wide fire hydrant flow testing on Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 8
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
If you know of students who are doing incredible things in and out of the classroom, the Office of Communication
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Guidance on hiring American Sign Language interpreters for campus events and activities
SUNY New Paltz has updated the process by which American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are hired for translation services for
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American Red Cross and New Paltz host successful shelter exercise at Elting Gymnasium
SUNY New Paltz Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross conducted a mass emergency sheltering training exercise on
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“I’ve been preparing for this my whole life”: Alumna Rebekah Jungen ‘22 serves in U.S. Peace Corps
As a passionate student of the world, Rebekah Jungen ’22 (English) knew she was meant to use her college degree
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Parking permits for 2023-24 are now available
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now purchase their parking permits for the 2023-24 academic year. New parking
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The August 2023 WellNYS challenge: Build a healthy meal
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2023, which encourages employees to make healthy
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American Red Cross shelter exercise at Elting Gymnasium Aug. 5
SUNY New Paltz will co-lead an emergency sheltering exercise with the American Red Cross on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 8:30
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Business Professor Davina Vora awarded for scholarship on building inclusivity through leadership
SUNY New Paltz School of Business Professor Davina Vora recently received the Insights Award from the Academy of International Business
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History Professor Lou Roper pens article on the origins of European colonization
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, authored an article on the origins of
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Hydrant testing on campus, Aug. 8 and 11, 2023
The Office of Emergency Management will be conducting routine, campus-wide fire hydrant flow testing on Tuesday, Aug. 8, and Friday,
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for fall 2023
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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Software cyber security incident impacts many institutions, including SUNY New Paltz
Dear Members of the Campus Community, We are writing to share information about the MOVEit Transfer software cyber incident that
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University mourns death of Ray Snider, longtime School of Education faculty member
It is with sadness that we share news of the death of Ray Snider, professor emeritus in the School
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Record number of engineering students presented projects at spring 2023 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference
A record number of engineering students presented original research during the ninth annual SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) at SUNY Maritime in
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Major SUNY-wide grant will support Southeast Asian studies network with contributions from Associate Professor Lauren Meeker
A collective of SUNY and CUNY faculty members specializing in Southeast Asian studies has secured a $550,000 grant from the
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Bestselling author Carmen Maria Machado speaks at SUNY New Paltz on the power of creativity
In the final event of the 2023 Without Limits series, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences welcomed bestselling, award-winning
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Bringing hearing and Deaf communities together: Hailey Meyer ’23 crafts inclusive art curriculum
For her senior Honors Program thesis, SUNY New Paltz alumna Hailey Meyer ’23 (Visual Arts Education) sought to make
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Student/faculty team creates new online tool to help businesses access Inflation Reduction Act funding
For businesses looking to make eco-friendly upgrades to their organization, navigating the process of acquiring federal funding can be
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July 12: WellNYS webinar on exploring the great outdoors
New York State has plenty of great places to hike during the summer, whether it be a challenging mountain hike
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The July 2023 WellNYS challenge: Go outside and enjoy nature
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for July 2023, which encourages employees to
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CSEA employees: Online Learning Certificate programs available in Microsoft Excel, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) training
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce two Online Learning Certificate programs available through the New York State and CSEA
Read MoreGolfers raise funds to support students at the Annual Doug Sheppard Classic
New Paltz faculty, staff and alumni, local businesspeople, and friends of the Sheppard family came out for this year’s Doug
Read More“Purple Haze: Art and Drugs Across the Americas” exhibition opens Sept. 9 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Purple Haze: Art and Drugs Across
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University announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2023
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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History Professor Lou Roper delivers keynote address at United Kingdom Early Modern studies conference
Lou Roper, SUNY Distinguished Professor of History, gave the keynote address at the Pirates, Ports, and Exports: Maritime Relations in
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Campus Food Pantry announces summer 2023 schedule
The Campus Food Pantry is open during summer 2023, continuing to serve on- and off-campus students, and on-campus faculty and
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Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 ’82g awarded President’s Medal, the University’s highest individual award
SUNY New Paltz recognized the career of Robin Cohen-La Valle ’77 ’82g (Psychology), assistant vice president for student affairs
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Gowri Parameswaran receives SUNY grant towards the development of new adolescent education textbook
Through support from a SUNY Open Educational Resources (OER) Services Impact grant, the Department of Educational Studies & Leadership Chair
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Cooking oil problems lead Business student team to create innovative, prize-winning solution
Don’t know where to store excess oil after cooking a meal? A new, sustainable solution may be coming soon,
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AC² Community recognizes graduates and celebrates 35th anniversary
The SUNY New Paltz AMP & CSTEP Community (AC²) Program celebrated a landmark anniversary at a joyous annual recognition ceremony,
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Associate Professor of Business Vivian Wen building online library on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Associate Professor of Business Vivian Wen is leveraging her expertise to create a free, online resource called the ESG Holist,
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University publishes spring 2023 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester, honoring students who excel academically and
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Enzo Clinical Labs reports data security incident
Enzo Clinical Labs, which provided COVID-19 testing on the SUNY New Paltz campus from 2020-2022, has announced that they have
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Juneteenth 2023: New York events for celebration and reflection
In 2021, the New York State Legislature approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a state holiday. Offices at SUNY New Paltz
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International Correspondent Amanda Sperber named fall 2023 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz will welcome Amanda Sperber to the campus community as
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Science of Reading Center of Excellence to be established at SUNY New Paltz with support from $6.37M philanthropic gift
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the University’s acquisition of the largest gift in campus history, a $6.37 million
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Air Quality Alert: Guidance from SUNY New Paltz Environmental Health & Safety
New Paltz is one of many areas in the northeastern U.S. being affected by air quality impacts from smoke originating
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June 14: WellNYS webinar on starting and ending day with positive habits
Self-care and positive habits go hand-in-hand, but the trick is to carve time at the start and end of the
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The June 2023 WellNYS challenge: Start and end your day with a positive habit
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for June 2023, which encourages employees to
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As Center for Student Success pilot program expands, success story emerges
After a successful pilot in 2022, the Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz expanded the Supplemental Instruction (SI)
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My.newpaltz.edu is getting a design refresh this summer
The next time you log into my.newpaltz.edu, it may look a little different! Information Technology Services has been working on
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The 14-Day Writing Challenge for faculty returns Tuesday, June 5
Starting June 5, New Paltz faculty can take part in the 14-Day Writing Challenge from the National Center for Faculty
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New Paltz graduates share their thoughts before walking the stage at Commencement 2023
In the moments before Commencement, you can feel the energy in the air: students’ excitement at walking the stage and
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Appreciation BBQ marks unofficial start of summer for faculty & staff
Hundreds of friends and colleagues gathered on the Parker Quad on Tuesday, May 23 for good food and good company
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Distinguished scholars celebrate at 2023 Honors Program graduation ceremony
On May 21, the SUNY New Paltz Honors Program lauded the high-caliber work ethic and performance of new graduates with
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Need help doing your compliance training online? Here are a few tips to get you started
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is administering annual, required employee compliance training (Title IX, Workplace Violence Prevention,
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“Hold this moment in time”: First World New Paltz celebrates 50th annual graduation ceremony
Dozens of SUNY New Paltz students stood before a standing-room-only audience of family, friends and faculty members and were inducted
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Update on new leadership in the Disability Resource Center
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share that Ashley Guerrero ’10 (Sociology) ’14g (School Counseling) was appointed the director of
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Celebrating spring 2023 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students at the President’s Reception for Outstanding Graduates
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“Value the time, embrace it!” Senior Toast 2023 celebrates memories made and a bright future ahead
The Senior Toast is one of the most cherished traditions at SUNY New Paltz, as students spend some of their
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Fire Alarm testing on campus in summer 2023
As is required by New York State Law, SUNY New Paltz will conduct annual fire alarm system inspection and testing
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The Digest summer 2023 publication schedule
The editorial team behind the Digest campus newsletter is looking forward to a slightly slower pace this summer and we
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Video links for Commencement 2023, May 19-21
SUNY New Paltz will be livestreaming all three ceremonies during our weekend-long Commencement celebration, May 19-21, 2023. You can use
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President’s May 2023 Full Faculty Meeting Report
Dear Colleagues: As we draw to the end of this term, I wanted to share some items of interest and
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