Introducing new faculty members for the 2022-23 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and artists who will join the SUNY New Paltz community as
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Aug. 31 is the last day of on-campus COVID-19 testing provided by Enzo Labs
The on-campus testing site operated by Enzo Labs will close effective Sept. 1, 2022, after a more-than-two-year partnership that provided
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College Consensus says SUNY New Paltz is one of the 30 best values in the U.S.
SUNY New Paltz was rated No. 30 on College Consensus’s 2022 list of the Best Value Colleges & Universities in
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New addresses for Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance and Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities
The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance, which includes the Human Research Ethics Board (HREB), is now located in
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
SUNY New Paltz promotes student accomplishments using Merit, a third-party platform that lets the College share news of students’ academic
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Campus media relations and social media policies
Staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing are available to work with students, employees and alumni to publicize virtual
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Digging this summer: Brooke Cammann ’23 travels to Italy for excavation project
Brooke Cammann (Art History; Chemistry) fell in love with Italian art history as a first-year student in the SUNY
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SUNY Telecommuting Policy extended to Dec. 31, 2022
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Aug. 15. Dear Colleagues: SUNY system
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School of Education signs pledge to prepare future educators with the tech skills to thrive in digital learning environments
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz was among the first in the U.S. to sign the new Educator
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Parking permits for 2022-23 are now available
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now purchase their parking permits for the 2021-22 academic year. New parking
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: Where to get antigen COVID-19 tests
This is just one of our COVID-19 updates for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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“One of the most academically prepared groups we’ve seen”: SUNY New Paltz to welcome incoming class of 2022
NEW PALTZ – More than 1,100 first-year students and about 600 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community
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Are our brains fractals, and why should we care?: AC2 student researchers combine math, biology and psychology in new study
Can brain geometry help us understand mental health? Rising SUNY New Paltz seniors Amani-Dasia Agustin ’23 (Biology) and Anthony
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History Professor Lou Roper elected as Royal Historical Society fellow
SUNY Distinguished Professor of History Lou Roper has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society by the society’s
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: Staying “up to date” on your COVID-19 vaccination and uploading multiple boosters to your COVID-19 Profile
This is just one of our COVID-19 updates for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board welcomes new directors, first female chair in the Board’s history
The College is proud to announce the 2022 election of SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board directors T. Dion Baccus ’92 (Finance &
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College to return to core operating hours on Monday, Aug. 22
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall 2022 semester, a reminder for faculty and staff
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‘Benjamin Wigfall & Communications Village’ opens Sept. 10 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “Benjamin Wigfall & Communications Village,” an
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The August 2022 WellNYS challenge: Stay hydrated!
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2022, and this one is timely
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: All students, faculty and staff must submit proof of a COVID-19 test taken between Aug. 21-27
This is just one of our COVID-19 policies for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for fall 2022
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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With Latinx Artist Fellowship, MFA alumna Koyoltzintli looks to inspire eco-conscious artists like her
“My art is rooted in the land that shaped me, and the stories it continuously tells…When I contemplate on the
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July 29: Q&A for CSEA employees on the tentative agreement
The following message was shared with all employees via email on July 26. PLEASE CIRCULATE AND POST IN AREAS WHERE
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: Instructions for uploading test results to your COVID-19 Profile
This is just one of our COVID-19 policies for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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New shipping contract with FedEx: Here’s what faculty and staff need to know
The College has a new shipping contract with FedEx/Ground, and Mail Services is making some small adjustments to their processes
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NABA student chapter makes meaningful connections on trip to annual convention
The student chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) had a chance to reset, reconnect and recharge
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“Creating a dialogue with the material”: Sustainable initiative gives theatre sets a new life in Sculpture Program
There was a time when the wood used to create theatrical sets in SUNY New Paltz productions would be
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“Unfamiliar territory”: IDMH hosts two-week program in Puerto Rico for counseling graduate students
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz deepened its engagement in Puerto Rico this summer during a
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Introducing Faculty Development Center Interim Co-Directors for 2022-23
The following message was shared with all faculty and staff via email on July 18. Dear Colleagues, I am pleased
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Campus community mourns death of Augie, our beloved, longtime goose-herding Border Collie
It is with sadness that the College shares news of the death of a very good boy, Augie the goose-herding
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For MFA graduate Funlola Coker ’22g, a SUNY artists’ fellowship presents a chance at a homecoming
Funlola Coker ’22g produces work in metal that reflects a long and circuitous journey as an artist, from arriving
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College to test mass notification system on Wednesday, July 20
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Wednesday, July 20, at approximately
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2022
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective as
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 policies for SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff
New Paltz campus leadership has received SUNY’s COVID-19 guidance for the fall 2022 semester and has updated local policies to
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College communications office earns multiple awards for excellence in SUNY competition
SUNY New Paltz won three Best of Category awards in the 2022 SUNY Council for University Advancement (SUNY CUAD) Awards
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“What is a Pond?” Article by Professor David Richardson and New Paltz alumni finds that question trickier than it seems
In a new paper for Scientific Reports, Biology Professor David Richardson and a number of co-authors including New Paltz alumni
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Memo: Discretionary Salary Increase recommendations for 2022 may now be submitted
DATE: June 30, 2022 TO: All Full-time Professional Employees Represented by UUP; All Part-time Professional Employees Represented by UUP; All
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Two nations, two colleges, two degrees: Turkish alumna Deniz Ahman ’21 shares her New Paltz Dual Diploma story
International students come to SUNY New Paltz each semester to pursue the academic and social benefits of the college experience
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Golfers raise funds for students at the annual Doug Sheppard Classic
The annual Doug Sheppard Classic SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament was held June 13 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh,
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40 Under Forty returns with new roster of accomplished alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program returned to Novellas at New Paltz on June 4 to honor a
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New agreement with Dutchess Community College makes it easier for their graduates to earn four-year degrees from SUNY New Paltz
Leaders from SUNY New Paltz and Dutchess Community College (DCC) met Tuesday, June 28, 2022, to sign an articulation agreement
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College publishes spring 2022 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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July 21: Webinar for CSEA employees considering a career in nursing
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to offer the following webinar training to employees. Please
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“Everyone deserves a roof over their head”: Recent graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 studies the national eviction crisis
As eviction and housing crises loom over the U.S., recent SUNY New Paltz graduate Sarah Bale-Crowder ’22 (English) saw an
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Five accounting students become first in New Paltz history to receive prestigious CMA Scholarship
Five SUNY New Paltz School of Business students have become the first in campus history to receive the Certified
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Preparing for the green energy future: Inside SUNY New Paltz’s collaboration with SUNY Polytechnic in wind turbine technology
SUNY New Paltz engineering students are learning about the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines in a new
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New Paltz STEAM Clubs take teaching and learning out to the farm
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is proving that some of the best teaching and learning occurs
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Reflections and resources for Juneteenth 2022
In 2021, the New York State Legislature approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a state holiday. This year Juneteenth falls on
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Become a better listener with this June 2022 Human Resources training
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is offering a new training, “Honing Your Listening Skills,” for faculty and
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Hudson Valley history delivered straight to your device, courtesy of Sophia Acquisto ’22
Sophia Acquisto ’22 (Childhood Education) accomplished a lot during her time at New Paltz: Honors Program membership, SUNY Chancellor’s Award
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SUNY Telecommuting Policy extended to Aug. 31
The following message was sent via email to all employees on June 15. Dear Colleagues: SUNY system administration has
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Reminders from Student Financial Services to get you ready for fall 2022
As we look ahead to the start of the upcoming semester, the Office of Student Financial Services shares these reminders
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Parking on campus during summer recess
The following message was sent via email from the Parking Office to all students, faculty and staff on June 14.
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Retirement Profile: Howard Good
Digital Media & Journalism Professor Howard ”Howie” Good, who taught for 37 years at SUNY New Paltz, is retiring at
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Hudson Valley Artists: The Material, The Thing’ opens June 22 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will open its annual juried exhibition, “Hudson Valley Artists: The
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Allie Schadoff ’22 lays out her post-graduation plans to make dream weddings come true
In a moment when people across the U.S. are racing to get back to activities they put off during the
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Invasive species and universal health care: New reporting by recent journalism graduates
Two recent SUNY New Paltz graduates – Sydney Arus ’22 (Biology) and Matt Dougherty ’22 (Journalism) – wrote feature articles
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New Student Orientation 2022: Dates and resources for students, staff and families
The Center for Student Engagement will host Orientation sessions through summer 2022 to help new first-year and transfer students
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Art History Professor Reva Wolf organizes international Warhol symposium at UPenn
SUNY New Paltz Professor Reva Wolf is the key organizer of an international symposium, “Translating Warhol,” which will serve as a venue for exploring how Andy
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First campus Backpack Give Back drive raises nearly 50 bags in support of food security for local kids
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff secured donations of 46 bags during our first Backpack Give Back initiative, a
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Voter turnout activist Chet Guenther ’22: “The issues that matter most right now have the biggest impact on our generation”
As youth participation in elections increases nationwide, one recent SUNY New Paltz graduate has been recognized for his efforts
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“In almost a year, your life changes”: International Business alumna returns to speak with New Paltz students
When Keydy Espinoza ’21 (International Business) was a student in New Paltz’s School of Business, she always appreciated hearing from
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Nominate a colleague for a 2022-23 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The SUNY New Paltz Scholarships and Awards Committee invites nominations for SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for both full-time faculty
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End of an era: Tony DiMarco steps down from role at Hudson Valley Venture Hub, will be succeeded by Eliza Edge
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz has announced that Tony DiMarco, who has served as director
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New textbook from Engy Fouda guides readers through the Docker Certified Associate exam prep process
A new book from Engy Fouda, adjunct professor of electrical engineering at SUNY New Paltz, breaks down what aspiring tech
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Michele Halstead honored as Business Officer of the Year by SUNY peers
Vice President for Administration & Finance Michele Halstead ’91 (Accounting) was unanimously selected as the SUNY Business Officers Association (SUBOA)
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: May 27, 2022
There are currently two active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community: a student and an employee. Both are isolating
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Eighth annual Memorial Day Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz offers a special tribute to former student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Keith Yennie
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together on Thursday, May 26, for the College’s 8th annual Memorial Day
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Summer Webinar Series schedule for CSEA employees
The New York State & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training has announced the 2022 Summer Webinar Series of
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Do you receive a Pell Grant? You can now get a discount on high-speed internet at GetInternet.gov
College students who receive Pell Grants are now eligible for a $30 monthly discount on high-speed internet through a new
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Supplemental Instruction pilot will expand in fall 2022 to provide more support for students in challenging courses
The Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz will partner with academic departments this fall to extend support
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Fore! SUNY New Paltz Golf Tournament returns to the Powelton Club June 13
SUNY New Paltz’s 23rd annual Doug Sheppard Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: May 25, 2022
There is currently one active case of COVID-19 in our campus community, an employee. The individual is isolating off campus.
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Welcome, summer! Friends, colleagues and a new president gather at the annual BBQ
SUNY New Paltz’s annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Picnic and BBQ returned on Tuesday, May 24, as hundreds of colleagues
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Five Classified Staff members earn Presidential Recognition Awards for outstanding campus service
SUNY New Paltz honored five Classified Staff members with Presidential Recognition Awards at the 2022 Faculty & Staff Appreciation
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Summer 2022: Schedule for the Daily Digest newsletter
The Office of Communication & Marketing will continue producing Daily Digest email newsletters this summer on a reduced, two-days-per-week schedule
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SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard to be retired effective May 31, 2022
After more than two years of daily updates, SUNY New Paltz will retire its COVID-19 Dashboard effective Tuesday, May 31,
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College mourns death of Mary Jane Corry, professor emerita in the Department of Music
It is with sadness that the College shares news of the death of Professor Emerita Mary Jane “MJ” Corry, a
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New Paltz graduates share their thoughts before walking the stage at Commencement 2022
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated a joyful, three-day 2022 Commencement weekend, May 20-22, with our newest graduates looking back
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: May 23, 2022
There are currently five active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Three are employees and two are students. All
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Commencement Address: Ed Carroll ’85 (May 21, 2022)
Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media) gave the 2022 Student Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, May 21.
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Commencement Address: Valedictorian Martin Benesh ’22 (May 22, 2022)
Martin Benesh ’22 (Theatre Arts) gave the 2022 Student Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, May 21. The
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Commencement Address: Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (May 22, 2022)
Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (Chemistry) gave the 2022 Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Sunday, May 22. The
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SUNY New Paltz hosted three in-person Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 and 22, a joyful weekend and a well-deserved
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Commencement Address: SUNY Chancellor’s Awardee Mackenzy McMorris ’22 (May 21, 2022)
Mackenzy McMorris ’22 (Black Studies; Finance) gave the 2022 Student Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on Saturday, May 21.
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“May your contributions make the world a better place”: A Senior Toast for the Class of 2022
“Very soon, you’ll be completing your student journey: a journey that has been unique in so many ways. You
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SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the creation of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Endowment for the Development of Black,
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: May 20, 2022
There are currently 15 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Nine are employees and six are students. Two
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SUNY New Paltz Commencement 2022 video links
SUNY New Paltz celebrates Commencement 2022 with a Graduate Ceremony on Friday, May 20, and Undergraduate Ceremonies on Saturday
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SUNY New Paltz Commencement 2022 Programs
SUNY New Paltz celebrates Commencement 2022 with a Graduate Ceremony on Friday, May 20, and Undergraduate Ceremonies on Saturday and
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: May 18, 2022
There are currently 15 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. Three are employees, and all others are students.
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Limited parking in Admin Parking Lot 15 on Friday, May 20
SUNY New Paltz employees are advised that some parking spaces in Admin Parking Lot 15 (near the Haggerty Administration Building)
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Lavender Ceremony brings together New Paltz LGBTQ+ community
A new favorite Commencement-season tradition at SUNY New Paltz returned on Friday, May 6, as graduating seniors gathered with faculty,
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From the Employee Assistance Program: Resources for those seeking infant formula
The New York State Employee Assistance Program has gathered a number of weblinks, hotlines and other resources that may be
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More than 70 students display 15 innovative projects at Engineering Design EXPO
SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased a wide variety of unique projects and original prototypes
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Core hours for summer begin May 23
SUNY New Paltz employees are advised that core hours for summer begin on Monday, May 23, 2022. Core business hours will
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COVID-19 Dashboard Report: May 16, 2022
There are currently 18 active cases of COVID-19 in our campus community. All are students. Eleven students are isolating on
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Ulster County recommends residents consider masking indoors as CDC Community Level increases
Ulster County Health Commissioner Dr. Carol Smith released the following statement on May 13, 2022: “The CDC has recently reclassified
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Art History Associate Professor Keely Heuer is the 2022 Mentor of the Year
In a time-honored tradition, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was awarded this year’s Undergraduate Research Mentor of the
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Student Research Symposium 2022: 90+ students present original, timely scholarship
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned on Friday, May 6, as students from across academic disciplines shared outcomes
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