SUNY New Paltz celebrates virtual 2020 Alumni Reunion
SUNY New Paltz welcomed alumni for a weekend of virtual events during its annual Alumni Reunion Celebration held Oct. 16-18.
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COVID-19
Updates to Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy for remote teaching, learning and working
The College has updated the Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy with new practices for inclement weather events in the current era
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Oct. 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
One on-campus resident student, who was previously being monitored as a presumed positive case, has tested positive for COVID-19. As
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Don’t risk Thanksgiving for Halloween! With just 27 days left of our in-person semester, a reminder to stay vigilant against the virus
The following message was emailed to students on Oct. 29. Dear Students: If there was any Halloween when wearing your
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Looking for some safe, fun things to do on Halloween? Campus events have you covered!
The Center for Student Engagement and other campus organizations are offering a full line-up of events for students this Halloween,
Read MoreIn-person Human Subjects Research cleared to resume
The following message was sent to faculty and staff on Oct. 26 Effective Oct. 26, 2020, in-person human subjects research
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Oct. 29 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Oct. 28 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Red, Orange and Yellow Zones: New York’s Cluster Action Initiative, and how it may affect SUNY New Paltz
Governor Cuomo’s newly announced Cluster Action Initiative gives the state an additional tool for addressing COVID-19 hot spots. It also
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Oct. 27 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that two additional students have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were tested at off-campus facilities. One
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Clarification for faculty on students’ loss of access to in-person classes due to non-compliance with COVID-19 mandates
As a reminder, per the Chancellor’s universal sanctions, which were mandated to go into effect Oct. 1, students who do
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Time off and leave resources available to faculty and staff during the pandemic
PLEASE NOTE: The resources described below expired on Dec. 31, 2020. We are leaving this post intact for posterity, but
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Need ideas for coping with election-related stress? Campus experts will share ideas at Oct. 28 panel
The campus wellness committee presents “Coping with Election Stress 2020,” a non-partisan panel event for students, faculty and staff, on
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Oct. 26 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Oct. 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Open letter to faculty from the Student Association – October 2020
Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty, We, the Student Association, as the voice of students, write to you the faculty during
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Oct. 22 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that an additional on-campus resident student has tested positive for COVID-19. The Student Health Service will
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Protect New Paltz during Halloween
The following message was shared with campus via email on Wednesday, Oct. 21 Dear SUNY New Paltz Students, Congratulations and
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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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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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SUNY Provost announces cancellation of study abroad for winter and spring 2021
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Provost & Senior Vice Chancellor Tod A. Laursen announced last week the cancellation of
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Oct. 21 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Intersession hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) will begin early this year
Dear Colleagues, As directed by the president, and in recognition of the extraordinary efforts by faculty, staff and students to
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Oct. 20 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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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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Oct. 19 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were tested at off-campus facilities. Health departments
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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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Oct. 16 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Campus administrators provide revenue and expenses overview at Oct. 15 Budget Forum
President Donald P. Christian, Vice President for Administration & Finance Michele Halstead and Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic
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Oct. 15 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 21
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, via teleconference.
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Oct. 14 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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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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Starting Thursday, Oct. 15, on-campus pool testing open to all asymptomatic students and employees
Beginning this Thursday, Oct. 15, any SUNY New Paltz student or employee who is not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 can
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Oct. 13 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that an additional off-campus student has tested positive for COVID-19. The Student Health Service will monitor
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On-campus COVID-19 pool testing schedule (updated Nov. 15)
Below please find an on-campus COVID-19 testing schedule for SUNY New Paltz students and employees. All testing will take place
Read MoreOct. 12 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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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
Read MoreOct. 9 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
Read MoreBlack Solidarity Day 2020 is Monday, Nov. 2
This message was shared with faculty and staff on Oct. 8, 2020. Black Solidarity Day represents a long-standing New Paltz
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Students: Oct. 16 is your last chance to request a P-grade for spring 2020 courses
New Paltz students have just a few more days to request a P-grade for their spring 2020 courses, with the
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Reminder: Beware of fraudulent contact tracing calls
The following message was sent by email to SUNY New Paltz students and employees on Sept. 23. Hello all, I
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Addressing privacy concerns about on-campus COVID-19 employee testing results
The following update was sent by email to faculty and staff on Oct. 8. Dear Colleagues: We have heard from
Read MoreOct. 8 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Join us for a Budget Forum, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.
Campus leaders will host a virtual Budget Forum on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 1 – 3 p.m., to provide an
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Oct. 7 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered (Updated Oct. 6)
Mandatory COVID-19 testing of SUNY New Paltz employees began on Oct. 1 and will continue through the fall 2020 semester.
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Oct. 6, 2020 (in advance of Oct. 7 Faculty Senate meeting) We have made it to Week 7 of fall
Read MoreOct. 6 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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PBANYS and SUNY reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 testing for PBA-represented employees
SUNY also announces expansion of mandatory testing to all non-union Management / Confidential employees SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and Police
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Bias Reporting and Support Initiative
The following message was sent to the campus community on Oct. 5, 2020. I write to announce the rollout of
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Upgrade your Webex experience at OIT webinars, Oct. 8 & 9
For many SUNY New Paltz students and employees, 2020 has been a crash course in using Webex for remote teaching,
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Oct. 5 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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President Christian encourages M/C employees to get tested for COVID-19
President Donald P. Christian is encouraging SUNY New Paltz employees who are designated management or confidential (M/C), and who have
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Oct. 2 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Oct. 1 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Mandatory COVID-19 testing of CSEA-represented employees to begin Oct. 15
** CSEA supervisors: Please post in departments where employees do not have access to campus email. ** SUNY Chancellor Jim
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Update from Mail Services on pickup and delivery
Hello Campus Community, Mail Services in the Office of Communications & Marketing would like to share the following updates that take effect beginning Monday, Oct. 5. As a front-line area, we are making
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New SUNY-wide directive strengthens penalties for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols
This message was shared with students and employees via email on Sept. 30. Dear Members of our Campus Community, Last
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College clarifies policy on which UUP employees are required to be tested for COVID-19
Following meetings with United University Professions (UUP) local leadership, and in response to feedback from members of our community, SUNY
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Sept. 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
Read MoreInformation on revisions to spring 2021 academic calendar
The following message was sent by email to students and employees on Sept. 29. PLEASE NOTE: The schedule of Mind,
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Two updates from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: Salary increases delayed, and date to use Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule credits extended
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion shares two news updates from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER).
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Telecommuting program will be extended on our campus until Dec. 31
The current Telecommuting Pilot Program for state employees, first announced by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations in March and
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Sept. 29 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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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
Read MoreSept. 28 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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PEF and SUNY reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 testing for PEF-represented employees
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) President Wayne Spence have reached an agreement to
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Mandatory COVID-19 testing of UUP-represented employees to begin Oct. 1
As you may know, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and United University Professions (UUP) President Fred Kowal have signed a Memorandum
Read MoreSept. 25 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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CSEA and SUNY reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 testing for CSEA-represented employees
** CSEA supervisors: Please post in departments where employees do not have access to campus email. ** SUNY Chancellor Jim
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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
Read MoreSept. 24 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Students: Register by Oct. 2 for the fall 2020 SUNY Esports League
SUNY announced on Sept. 18 the formation of the first-ever, system-wide Esports league to promote safe competition, connection, and camaraderie
Read MoreSept. 23 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
Read MoreSept. 22 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Student Crisis Grant Fund: Emergency aid when you need it most
COVID-19 has affected many of us financially. If you or a student you know is experiencing a financial crisis, whether directly
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Mandatory Pool Testing begins this week: Here’s how it works
As previously announced, all SUNY New Paltz students in our on-campus population (defined as students who live on campus AND
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Sept. 21 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that an additional off-campus student has tested positive for COVID-19. The Student Health Service will monitor
Read MorePolitical Activity on Campus: What You Need to Know
As we are in the midst of election season, candidates may campaign in our area during the fall semester and
Read MoreSept. 18 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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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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UUP and SUNY reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 testing for UUP-represented employees
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and United University Professions (UUP) President Fred Kowal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding mandatory
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Sept. 17 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that an additional off-campus student has tested positive for COVID-19. The Student Health Service will monitor
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Summary findings: SUNY survey on employee response to COVID-19
An employee survey administered this summer by SUNY central administration illustrates the challenges faculty and staff are facing in the
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Opening DisClosed: 2020 BFA graduates get a long-awaited senior exhibition at Woodstock museum
With their traditional thesis shows uprooted by the COVID-19 pandemic, spring 2020 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates found a home
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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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College will institute mandatory on-campus pool testing effective Sept. 21
SUNY New Paltz is preparing to double on-campus COVID-19 testing capacity by adding mandatory pool testing, effective Sept. 21, to
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Sept. 16 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that an additional off-campus student has tested positive for COVID-19. The Student Health Service will monitor
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Let’s Talk: Informal, walk-in counseling services for students, every Tuesday at noon
The Psychological Counseling Center’s popular Let’s Talk service, which allows students to meet with a counselor informally and without an
Read MoreSept. 15 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Chancellor’s Award for Excellence winners recognized at fall 2020 faculty meeting
Recipients of the 2019 and 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence were celebrated at the virtual fall 2020 faculty meeting
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Sept. 14 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College has learned that two additional on-campus resident students have tested positive for COVID-19. The students and their roommates
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Changes to outdoor seating on campus
This message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Friday, Sept. 11. Dear Campus Community, Now that the weather
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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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Sept. 11 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Sept. 10 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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Blackboard, Knowmia, Turnitin and more: Sign up now for Instructional Technology workshops
The Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) is offering a series of workshops this fall to support faculty and staff in
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Guidance for faculty: What to do when you learn of someone else’s confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
As the fall semester has gotten underway, some faculty members have reported hearing from students, colleagues and other members of
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Sept. 9 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 5 p.m.
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