SUNY’s Got Your Back: Join the statewide effort to help violence survivors
A SUNY initiative to create and distribute personal care items for victims and survivors of violence returns to New Paltz
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, April 10-15
SUNY New Paltz is honoring Mental Health Week 2022 with a full schedule of events from April 10-15 to help
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Legendary disability activist Judy Heumann discusses past, present and future of disability rights
This year’s Disability Studies Series welcomed Judy Heumann, the internationally recognized Disability Rights activist who served under the Clinton and
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A positive example: Airman finds balance taking New Paltz courses toward Community College of the Air Force degree
When Master Sgt. Jeffrey Mills ’23 (Liberal Studies) embarked on completing his associate’s degree through the New York Air National
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Free gender-affirming clothing for New Paltz students, April 1 starting at noon
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Trans Closet of the Hudson Valley to campus on Friday, April 1, as an opportunity
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Library services for underserved communities: Odell Winfield will deliver the 15th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on Sept. 15
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library will welcome Odell Winfield, the founder and executive director of the Library at
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Disability Studies Series welcomes legendary activist Judy Heumann on April 6
SUNY New Paltz is excited to present a virtual event with Judy Heumann, the “internationally recognized bad-ass disability activist”
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Bringing Disability Studies into the classroom: Two critical approaches from Honors Program students
Given the importance of addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality and culture in educational settings, it can sometimes feel
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Amateur archaeologists wanted! Nine-credit summer course lets students be part of two digs in Kingston
All New Paltz students are invited to join a one-of-a-kind historical project this summer as part of a Department of
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Good as gold: SUNY New Paltz is a top Military Friendly® school for eighth-straight year
SUNY New Paltz has once again been recognized for its service for veteran, dependent and active-military students with the Military
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Assistant Professor Adam Stephens receives award for service to LGBTQ+ youth counselors
Adam Stephens, assistant professor of counselor education, recently received the President’s award from the Association for Specialist Group Work (ASGW)
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 27th annual Multicultural Education Conference, March 25
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz invites education professionals, parents, students and community members to the 27th annual
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SUNY New Paltz named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for 2021-2022
SUNY New Paltz has been named one of the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars in 2021-2022 by the U.S.
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Our Beloved Community: Black Lives Matter @ School welcomes alumni back for community & action panel
Black Lives Matter @ School hosted and sponsored a number of events for the SUNY New Paltz community in
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Feb. 28, 2022 (in advance of Mar. 2 Faculty Senate Meeting) I prepared this month’s report keenly aware that it
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Message from President Christian: Acknowledging antisemitism, and hope for healing
The following message was sent via email to all students and employees on Feb. 16, 2022. SUNY New Paltz
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Technical issues with Accommodate: Guidance for faculty from the DRC on ensuring students receive accommodations
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is aware of recent technical difficulties with Accommodate, the software used at SUNY New Paltz
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Jan. 31, 2022 (in advance of Feb. 2 Faculty Senate Meeting) I hope your first days of the new semester
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Department of Black Studies presents inaugural Dr. A.J. Williams-Myers Black History Month Lecture Series
The Department of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the community to a series of lectures
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School leadership runs in the family: Three New Windsor sisters pursue careers in education administration together
Growing up in a home where both parents worked in education didn’t guarantee that the Herrera sisters would
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Department of Black Studies will move into Old Main
The following message was sent to all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Thursday, Jan. 27. The message
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Title IX Office publishes new, more detailed data on reported incidents
The SUNY New Paltz Title IX Office has published a new set of data on reported incidents, above and beyond
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Statement from SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
The following message was released by SUNY on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Statement from SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F.
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New Paltz faculty can now access professional development and resources through the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
SUNY New Paltz has obtained an Institutional Membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), a move that
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The GRE is no longer required for graduate programs in education in New York State
SUNY students interested in graduate-level (masters and advanced certificate) programs in teaching and educational administration are no longer required to
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Tanhena Pacheco Dunn will assume new position as Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion on Jan. 1
Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, who currently serves as Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dec. 6, 2021 (in advance of Dec. 8 Faculty Senate Meeting) I know that we all look forward to wrapping
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14th annual fall Distinguished Speaker Series explores diversity, equity and inclusion with racial equity strategist and educator Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson
More than 300 members of the extended campus community tuned in virtually to watch racial equity strategist Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson give a powerful lecture on diversity, equity and inclusion for SUNY New
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Standing in solidarity and peace with the Arbery family
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 26. Dear Campus Community, On
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Nov. 26 is Sojourner Truth Day in Ulster County. These SUNY New Paltz students helped make that happen.
SUNY New Paltz students Briana Gary ’23 (Geography) and Anayathsyn Castillo ’24 (Sociology) are part of a small team of
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Standing with Black communities in the wake of the Rittenhouse verdict
The following message was sent by email to all students, faculty and staff on Nov. 22, 2021. SUNY New Paltz
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Journalist Cindi Leive gives inspiring talk at Hudson Valley Writing Project’s “Still We Rise” seminar
Acclaimed journalist Cindi Leive paid a visit to SUNY New Paltz on Nov. 13 to deliver the keynote address at
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Reminders about final exam accommodations with the Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works each semester to coordinate exam accommodations for New Paltz students who request them. For
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“To offer love for our country and freedom”: Campus community raises a toast on Veterans Day
Students, faculty, alumni and staff came together with the local veteran and military community on Veterans Day 2021 to toast
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SUNY New Paltz UPD will adopt use of body cameras following Advisory Committee recommendation
The following announcement was sent to all students, faculty and staff by email on Nov. 15. Dear Campus Community, The
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Two from New Paltz selected as SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute fellows
Two SUNY New Paltz administrators will join eight other SUNY faculty and staff from six campuses as newly named 2022
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, Nov. 15 – 19
SUNY New Paltz will host a Mental Health Fair, a film screening of the new Kid Cudi documentary, and other
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College appoints Dr. Edward Lawson to new position as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations in the Center for Student Engagement
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Lawson, J.D., MBA, as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations
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Student-led discussion on Asian hate sparks productive conversation
The SUNY New Paltz Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) led a wide-ranging conversation on Asian hate in America,
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Announcing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows for 2021-22
The Faculty Development Center is pleased to announce the 2021-22 cohort of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows, who will
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Nov. 1, 2021 (in advance of Nov. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) Table of Contents: COVID-19 Management and Case Trajectory –
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Professors co-edit new anthology that highlights the #MeToo movement through literature
A new, interdisciplinary anthology edited by two SUNY New Paltz faculty members considers the legacy of the #MeToo movement through
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SUNY New Paltz is one of the best colleges making international education accessible to all students, says U.S. Dept. of State
SUNY New Paltz has been named a 20-Year Gilman Top Producer by the U.S. Department of State, an honor reserved
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Join us for a student-led dialogue on Asian hate in America, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The SUNY New Paltz Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) invites all members of the campus community to a
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Creating and Manifesting Belonging: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Darnisa Amante-Jackson, Nov. 10
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with Darnisa Amante-Jackson, a racial equity strategist, educator
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Oct. 4, 2021 (in advance of Oct. 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) It is difficult to believe that we have reached
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) alumna named ‘Teacher of the Year’
SUNY New Paltz alumna Elsa Batista ’00 (Spanish) ’03g (Multicultural Education) was recently named Newington’s Teacher of the Year for her ability
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Survey says: Student feedback propels SUNY New Paltz to top 350 nationwide in Wall Street Journal college rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 349 in the 2022 edition of the Wall Street Journal / Times
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Let your voice be heard in the search for the next President of SUNY New Paltz
Students, faculty and staff will have opportunities on Sept. 9 and 10 to share their hopes and priorities for
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President Christian delivers 12th and final State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his 12th and final State of the College Address on Aug. 20,
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College mourns passing of A.J. Williams-Myers, longtime Black Studies faculty member
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Dr. Albert J. (“A.J.”) Williams-Myers, professor
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With three more Drescher leave awards, New Paltz continues strong support for underrepresented pre-tenure faculty
Three SUNY New Paltz pre-tenure faculty will receive support for leaves in fall 2021 through the Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher
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“Hudson Valley Artists: Who Really Cares?” opens July 7 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz’s annual juried exhibition, “Hudson Valley Artists: Who Really Cares?” will
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SUNY New Paltz ranked no. 2 most affordable LGBTQ-friendly school in New York
New Paltz came in at No. 2 in New York State (and first in NY among four-year colleges) in a
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Retirement Boot Camp: Workshops to help you plan ahead
Join the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion this summer for Retirement Boot Camp: a series of informative workshops
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Weldon McWilliams, Ph.D., appointed chair of the Department of Black Studies
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Weldon McWilliams as visiting associate professor and interim chair of the
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SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announces 2022 retirement after 12 years of leadership
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced today his intention to retire at the end of June 2022, after
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SUNY announces suspension of fall 2021 study abroad travel
SUNY has extended its suspension of travel for study abroad through the fall 2021 semester, after consultation with the Governor’s
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Join us for our annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 27
As we approach the end of the semester, we want to invite you to our seventh annual Memorial Day Wreath
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
As I was finishing this final report of the 2020-21 academic year, I took a moment to review the introductions
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SUNY New Paltz helping New York Air National Guard members fulfill education requirements
The Office of Veteran & Military Services at SUNY New Paltz is collaborating with the New York Air National Guard
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Carbon Neutrality Task Force charges
SUNY New Paltz has announced plans to establish a Carbon Neutrality Task Force to identify a target date and a
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Reflections on the Chauvin verdict, and what remains to be done
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff by email on April 21. Dear Members of the
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SUNY COIL Commons: A six-week, six-credit summer course based on the Sustainable Development Goals
All SUNY students are invited to apply to the 2021 COIL Commons Summer Program, a global learning experience that runs
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Contemplative space construction project will soon go to bid after pandemic-related delays
SUNY New Paltz is moving forward with plans to construct a new contemplative space on campus near the Peregrine Complex,
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Mourning Daunte Wright
The following message was shared with all members of our campus community via email on April 16. Dear SUNY New
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Ramadan observances begin this evening for many members of our community
The following message was sent via email to all students, faculty and staff on April 12. Dear Members of the
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
April 5, 2021 (in advance of April 7 Faculty Senate Meeting) We continue to navigate multiple dynamics of the COVID-19
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Addressing Anti-Asian and Asian American Bias and the Chauvin trial
The following message was sent to students via email on April 5. Dear Students: We write to share thoughts and
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“Story-Listening for Social Change”: Distinguished Speaker Series presents a virtual evening with Zaheer Ali on April 12
SUNY New Paltz will welcome oral historian and educator Zaheer Ali to deliver the spring 2021 Distinguished Speaker Series Address,
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Events and programs from the Title IX Working Group
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center is focusing on a campaign to build safe
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A female lead — UPD Chief Mary Ritayik defines leadership in challenging times
Mary Ritayik’s appointment to Chief of Police in 2019 was a milestone. She is one of only two women currently
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: April 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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Coronavirus and Communities of Color: A College of Liberal Arts & Sciences event, March 31
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences invites all members of the campus community to a panel event on Wednesday,
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Eight new faculty members join 2020-21 SUNY PRODiG cohort
The College is pleased to announce that eight faculty members who joined the campus community for the fall 2020 semester
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Statement on Atlanta shootings and anti-Asian American discrimination
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff by email on March 18. Members of the SUNY
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Journey of a Year
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on March 15. Dear Members of the
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10 stories from the campus community that gave us hope during COVID-19
What a year. It was March 11, 2020, that Governor Cuomo first announced that all SUNY campuses would move to
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Catch Kyaw Kyaw Naing’s acclaimed Burmese ensemble, March 9 on Listen Forward
Internationally-acclaimed Burmese drummer Kyaw Kyaw Naing and his ensemble of SUNY New Paltz faculty and alumni will release a set of new video performances on the Listen Forward YouTube
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Community-oriented policing expert Calvin Hodnett ’90 will join UPD Advisory Committee
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that Calvin Hodnett ’90 (Sociology), Senior Management Analyst with the U.S. Department of
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
March 1, 2021 (in advance of March 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone well during what I know are
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Faculty member’s new book explores antiracist professional development for white teachers
Shannon McManimon, assistant professor of educational studies & leadership, is coauthor of the new book, “Building Pedagogues: White Practicing Teachers
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Academic schools’ Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups and membership
The following message was shared with all students, faculty & staff via email on Feb. 25. SUNY New Paltz Faculty,
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Spring theatre series continues with the student-written and -directed “Tell Them Tomorrow”
The Department of Theatre Arts continues its spring 2021 production lineup with virtual readings of “Tell Them Tomorrow” on Saturday,
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Dismantling Racism community dialogue on Monday, March 8
SUNY New Paltz will host the next installment in its series of community dialogues on Monday, March 8, from 3:45-5
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SUNY New Paltz rises to No. 8 on Military Friendly® small public schools list
SUNY New Paltz came in at No. 8 nationwide on the 2021-22 list of Military Friendly® small public colleges and
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All of Me: An online support group for LGBTQ+ identified students
The Psychological Counseling Center at SUNY New Paltz is launching a weekly, online, drop-in support group to provide LGBTQ+ identified
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Your input can make a difference: SUNY’s Campus Climate Survey opens today
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff: Keep an eye on your inboxes this week for the biennial SUNY Uniform
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College forms new University Police Department Advisory Committee
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Feb. 11. Dear Members of the
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Spring 2021 UN Semester Briefings from the Global Engagement Program
All members of the campus community are invited to join the Global Engagement Program for United Nation Semester class briefings,
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Care packages and quarantine: Center for International Programs helps students from abroad overcome new hurdles
At the start of a normal semester at SUNY New Paltz, buses of international students coming from JFK Airport pull
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Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24: Start your global journey!
While in-person study abroad programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for for
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Black Lives Matter at School week continues with Anti-Racism 101, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.
Interested in learning more about developing anti-racist practices in your life or your work, but not sure where to start?
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Black History Month 2021: Events and programs for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments, student groups and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Feb. 1, 2021 (in advance of Feb. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone a healthy, safe, and engaging beginning
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SUNY cancels study abroad for summer 2021, but many virtual international opportunities are available to students right now
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Central Administration in Albany has announced the cancellation of all university-sponsored international travel, including study abroad
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Department of Theatre Arts presents virtual readings of “The Killing Fields” on Feb. 6 & 7
The Department of Theatre Arts is kicking off its spring 2021 production lineup with virtual readings of “The Killing Fields,”
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Apply now for The Manager’s Toolkit, a six-month development program for faculty and staff
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion invites faculty and staff to apply to The Manager’s Toolkit, a cohort
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“Coded Bias”: New Paltz faculty discuss the award-winning documentary, Jan. 27
The popular Science on Screen® series at the Rosendale Theatre continues this week with a community dialogue about ways in
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Dorsky Museum announces call for Hudson Valley Artists 2021
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art invites artists working in all media to submit proposals for its annual exhibition of
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