Oct. 29: Student Check-In Town Hall with campus and faculty governance leaders
All SUNY New Paltz students are invited to a virtual Town Hall forum on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 4:45-6 p.m.,
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Community Engagement
The show must go on – SUNY New Paltz talent supports the 2020 Woodstock Film Festival
The film industry may have effectively shut down for most of 2020, but the annual Woodstock Film Festival switched gears
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Oct. 26 Forum on Work-Life Balance: Invitation and Framework
The following invitation was sent to all faculty and staff on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Dear Colleagues, Campus leaders invite faculty
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Trunk or Treat! Faculty and staff can safely join our campus celebration of Halloween this year
The Division of Student Affairs invites faculty, staff and campus departments to help us provide safe, socially distant and fun
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Thirty thousand face shields and counting: Aaron Nelson discusses the HVAMC’s response to pandemic on “The Academic Minute”
Aaron Nelson, assistant professor of art, appeared on the Oct. 19, 2020, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio program “The
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#WaitinginTheUnknown: A series of programs and strategies to cope with pre-election anxieties and post-election stress
Pandemic. Social injustice. Financial uncertainty. Now add a high-stakes presidential election. In October 2020, being extra stressed out needs no
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Open mic, trivia and more: Oktoberfest 2020 comes to New Paltz, Oct. 19 – 22!
Oktoberfest returns to the SUNY New Paltz campus beginning next Monday, Oct. 19, with a series of daily events designed
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Amateur biologists, unite! iNaturalist makes citizen science as easy as sharing a photo
Have you ever been walking around New Paltz, spotted a unique plant or animal, and wondered what it was? If
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Next up from the Department of Theatre Arts: “Between Here and the City of Mexico,” a tale of love and revolution, Oct. 17 & 18
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed readings of “Between
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Meet the athletic trainers who are leading contact tracing at SUNY New Paltz
Allison Lindsay and Bryan Lurie, athletic trainers in the Department of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation, are at the center of
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2020 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is acquiring three new artworks by regional artists for its
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New monthly series from Radio Kingston tells the story of the late Ben Wigfall, longtime pillar of the Department of Art
The Radio Kingston program Harambee, hosted by Jessieca McNabb, is presenting a series of monthly episodes focused on the late
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The College names recipients of the 2020 Heritage and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive
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Theatre production season continues Oct. 3 & 4 with student-directed “Waiting for Lefty”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed performances of “Waiting
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Sept. 28, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Save the Date!
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Listen Forward: New online music series from SUNY New Paltz students and faculty
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz has launched an online video series, Listen Forward, designed to showcase diverse
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Annual Art Uncorked benefit for the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz returns on Oct. 6
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces Art Uncorked 2020, a fundraising event that will be
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The Party Patrol is here to help! Campus leaders take to the streets to provide free masks, sanitizer to students
SUNY New Paltz staff and administrators have been volunteering their time on evenings and weekends to meet directly with students
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Presidential specialist to give 14th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture, Sept. 24 via Webex
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz will sponsor the 14th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on
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Virtual Harrington STEM Lecture Series opens Sept. 29 with data scientist and New Paltz alumnus Robin Thottungal ’08
The Harrington STEM Lecture Series is going virtual this fall, with three online presentations from some of the nation’s most
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College joins University Police in bidding fond farewell to Lieutenant Johnny Coxum
After more than two decades as a dedicated leader in the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD), Lieutenant Johnny
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Virtual Theatre season kicks off Sept. 12 & 13 with “Cadillac Crew”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz begins its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed performances of “Cadillac
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Don’t miss the 12th annual Volunteer Fair! Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m. via Webex
The Center for Student Engagement is pleased to invite all New Paltz students to the 12th Annual Volunteer Fair, an
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“We Wear the Mask: Race and Representation in the Dorsky Museum Permanent Collection” opens Sept. 12
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “We Wear the Mask: Race and Representation in the
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Uphold Protect New Paltz Pledge for self and others – Our in-person semester depends on it
President Donald P. Christian sent this message to students on Monday, Aug. 31. SUNY New Paltz Students: This weekend New
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SUNY protest policies and the current pandemic
The following message was sent to the campus community on Friday, Aug. 28: New Paltz Students, Faculty and Staff, As
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Get out the Vote! Important information for students about registration, absentee ballots, campus polling and more
The Center for Student Engagement leads the College’s voter registration efforts. At the start of a busy fall season for
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“What to do with the time that is given to us”: President Christian’s 2020 State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his first-ever virtual State of the College Address on Aug. 21, setting
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“We, Not Me”: Town, Village and College announce joint measures to Protect New Paltz
The Village of New Paltz, Town of New Paltz and SUNY New Paltz are partnering this fall to Protect New
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University Police Department’s commitment to Anti-Racism
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) is committed to serving the campus community and contribute to a campus
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New MASK hotline for reports of noncompliance with public health rules
The College has established a new campus hotline at (845) 257-MASK (6275) to receive reports of noncompliance with public health
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“Hudson Valley Artists: New Folk” opens Sept. 12 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its annual juried exhibition, “Hudson Valley Artists: New Folk,”
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes first new student class since COVID-19 outbreak
Nearly 1,000 new first-year and 700 new transfer students will join 5,000 continuing undergraduate students and 950 new and continuing
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“Dos Mundos: (Re)Constructing Narratives” opens Sept. 12 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Dos Mundos: (Re)Constructing Narratives,” presenting the photographs of 12
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The Institute for Disaster Mental Health lends expertise to “Safe, Prepared & Effective Learning Environments Virtual Summit”
Amy Nitza, director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz, will be presenting “Pandemic Related
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“Crises give us the opportunity to envision a new and better normal”: Michael Vargas narrates a brief history of pandemic for The Academic Minute
Michael Vargas, professor of history, appeared on the Aug. 10, 2020, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio program “The Academic
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Call for volunteers: Help us welcome students at a reimagined Convocation event, Aug. 19
To welcome new first-year and transfer students into our community, the College is organizing a reimagined 34th annual Convocation Ceremony,
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Information for visitors to SUNY New Paltz for summer and fall 2020
SUNY New Paltz shares the following guidance and resources for members of the public, to help raise awareness of measures
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Campus Meteor shower viewing, Aug. 11
SUNY New Paltz Planetarium Director Raj Pandya invites all members of the community to a special night of meteor watching
Read MoreCampus Food Pantry will continue remote operation through fall 2020
The SUNY New Paltz Campus Food Pantry is continuing to serve on- and off-campus students, and on-campus faculty and staff,
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Information for student clubs and organizations regarding fall 2020 semester
The following message was sent by email to students on Tuesday, July 14. Dear Student Club Presidents and Leaders: I
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Nina Smiley, Ph.D., will host mindfulness webinar for students, faculty, staff and alumni on Aug. 5
SUNY New Paltz cordially invites all students, faculty, staff and alumni to a special professional development opportunity led by Nina
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Dismantling Racism: University Policing and Campus Climate, Wednesday, July 15
SUNY New Paltz will host a community town hall for current students, faculty and staff on race, inclusion and equity
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Department of Theatre Arts announces major changes to 2020-21 production season
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will replace its traditional model of full-scale stage productions with a
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Alumna’s book “The Way the World Changed” helps children understand COVID-19
Motivated by the pandemic, Taylor Faith Krigsman ’15 (Early Childhood Education: English) crafted an inspiring children’s book, “The Way the
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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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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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More than 250 Hudson Valley artists “Stay Home, Make Art”
As the the world responded to COVID-19 this spring, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz asked
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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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New Paltz students, alumni produce timely journalism for The River Newsroom
Faced with social unrest and the complicated nature of covering a pandemic remotely, The River Newsroom—a project of Chronogram Media—has been relying
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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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SUNY New Paltz partners with the New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team on virtual support efforts during COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz is working closely with the regional community on active drug and alcohol prevention measures during the pandemic,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sounding off on the sound board: Radio DJs’ signatures preserve 20-year history of WFNP
There has been a secret hidden beneath the radio cabinetry at WFNP, the College’s student-run radio station, since 1999. For
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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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Call to faculty and staff: Help us congratulate the Class of 2020!
As SUNY New Paltz prepares for its first-ever virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 22, 2020, we’re working to come up
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International students find virtual home at SUNY New Paltz during pandemic
Everything seemed to change over the span of just two weeks for SUNY New Paltz international student Gabriela Martins ’21
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“Dancing with Myself” — Questionable Authorities shout out quarantined Class of 2020
Questionable Authorities, SUNY New Paltz’s favorite all-faculty rock band, typically hosts an annual show in honor of students earning their
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Students support local businesses through internships at New Paltz Regional Chamber
As local and state governments continue to enforce shelter-in-place orders, small local businesses across the United States are facing difficult
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Share your COVID-19 story in the College’s new Community Pandemic Blog
SUNY New Paltz is inviting students, faculty and staff to share their personal experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic for a
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Graphic Design students plan Instagram takeover for May 8
BFA students in the Graphic Design program will be showcasing their senior projects on Instagram this Friday, with a series
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80 Proof: Local distillery serves up hand sanitizer
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has made disinfectant products difficult to find, spirit-makers are now making and distributing top shelf hand sanitizer.
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Student teaching during COVID-19: Serving local children and parents remotely
As school districts throughout the Hudson Valley adjust to a new normal of remote learning, students from the SUNY New
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Love to browse at the Library? Try these new ebook displays
Book-lovers in our campus community know the feeling well: You walk into the Sojourner Truth Library, not knowing what you’re
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Alumni virtual events bring community together, inspire self-care
When the College canceled campus events due to COVID-19, the Office of Development & Alumni Relations considered how to continue
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Economic Impact Study: SUNY New Paltz remains top employer in Ulster County
SUNY New Paltz employed 1,623 people in the 2017-18 academic year, retaining its status as the No. 1 employer in
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Planting and planning: Campus Tree Committee supports Tree Campus USA® recognition
SUNY New Paltz has again received Tree Campus USA designation, a prestigious, third-party recognition of the work of students, faculty
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From fake news to news deserts: Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. targets integrity, truth in modern journalism
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. ’06 HON and James H. Ottaway Jr. ’18 HON to campus
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Geography professor maps emergency resources to combat food insecurity
As Ulster County and its residents grapple with job loss, school closures and an uncertain economy, Assistant Professor of Geography
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub hosts virtual Collaboration Huddles to support regional entrepreneurs
As in-person events have been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz
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SUNY New Paltz celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
As the College and the SUNY system as a whole celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we offer this
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Look up: Planetarium director embraces remote teaching and learning opportunities
“The nice thing about the universe is that it is way bigger than all of us,” said Raj Pandya, director
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Saturday Arts Lab hosting virtual arts activities for k-12 children
The Saturday Arts Lab at SUNY New Paltz is moving its educational programming online, pairing student teachers with families in
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Campus Auxiliary Services responds to local need with to-go donations
When the local community reached out in need, Sodexo of SUNY New Paltz Campus Auxiliary Services responded quickly with both
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Stay Home, Make Art: Dorsky Museum calls on regional artists to share work for new virtual exhibition
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is inviting Hudson Valley artists and makers to submit images
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Stepping into Diversity conference goes online April 19
The second annual Stepping into Diversity conference will proceed as originally scheduled this Sunday, April 19, in an online format
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Dorsky Museum will co-host online symposium on the work of Jan Sawka, May 2
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will join with a peer museum in California to present
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Strength and solidarity: Art faculty helps build online community of craftspeople making fabric masks in response to COVID-19 crisis
Motivated by her own struggle with chronic health conditions and a series of healthcare exchanges due to COVID-19 – including
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3D printers at HVAMC construct face shields to fight coronavirus
Update: As of April 23, 2020, the HVAMC has produced more than 14,400 shields The Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center
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WATCH: Student Affairs hosts Facebook Live Q&A for students and parents
Four SUNY New Paltz campus leaders practiced safe social distancing while speaking directly to members of our community at a
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health supports campus COVID-19 response with Psychological First Aid
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz shared needed expertise with faculty and staff on Monday,
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Ottaway Q&A: Photojournalist Matt Moyer shares stories from 20+ year career
By Claire Liebowitz ’22 On Feb. 25, students and members of the SUNY New Paltz community had the opportunity to
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Gaining Voice: March 12 lecture features leading scholar of African American political representation
The Benjamin Center and the Department of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz will welcome Christopher J. Clark, associate professor
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Beyond Plastics: Former EPA Administrator Judith Enck visits New Paltz, March 3
At a historical moment when aquatic animals are dying with stomachs full of plastic bottles, microplastic particles are turning up
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“Our friend, our colleague, our teacher and our neighbor”: Storytelling at the Celebration of the Life of Anne Goding
The Department of Communication welcomed family, friends, students, faculty colleagues and community members to the Honors Center on Feb. 20
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Distinguished Speaker Series presents an evening with Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr., in conversation with James H. Ottaway Jr.
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series presents a special evening with two leaders in journalism, Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr.
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“She Kills Monsters” opens Feb. 27 at SUNY New Paltz
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz is proud to present “She Kills Monsters,” a comedic drama about
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Global Goals Week opens Feb. 17 with keynote from world-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs
SUNY New Paltz is ramping up its participation in the United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development initiative with a
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kt Tobin assumes new role as director of the Benjamin Center
The College has appointed Dr. kt Tobin ’92 (Sociology) as the director of the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives
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Examining society’s obsession with the end of the world
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences will host a conversation about our collective fascination with the apocalypse on Monday,
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Praxis Series resumes run of modern Shakespeare readings with “Love’s Labour’s Lost”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2019-20 Praxis Series with a staged reading, translated for
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Tony Falco ’83 creates one-of-a-kind music venue despite zero tickets sold
When people think of jazz, they often think of syncopated rhythms that developed from blues and ragtime in New Orleans,
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