Faculty Governance elections are open through Monday, Dec. 23
Elections for positions in faculty governance elections for fall 2025 are currently open and the deadline is extended to 5
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Faculty/Staff News
End-of-year updates from Information Technology Services for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the following news and reminders about campus technology.
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Update on campus building access in winter break 2025
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Dec. 17 Dear Colleagues, As the semester
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Interim Associate Provost for Academic Advising Jonathan Raskin’s multifaceted guide to psychopathology earns prestigious recognition
Interim Associate Provost for Academic Advising and Psychology Professor Jonathan Raskin’s book, “Psychopathology and Mental Distress: Contrasting Perspectives,” the second
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Faculty: Here’s how you can apply for the upcoming Prison Education Program
SUNY New Paltz and Columbia Green Community College are expected to launch their Prison Education Program at Green Haven Correctional
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SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff attend Making Healthful Decisions Conference with support from Academic Affairs
The SUNY New Paltz Institute for Disaster Mental Health and faculty & staff committed to mindfulness attended the Cornell Cooperative
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Sociology faculty take part in International Teaching Week in the Czech Republic
Sociology Professor Anne R. Roschelle and Human Services Instructor Katherine Raynor brought their expertise in the field of social pedagogy
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Album release party featuring New Paltz staff-fronted band Lighthouse Pilot Dec. 6
All members of the campus community are welcome to celebrate the new record from School of Education Certification Officer Chris
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SUNY New Paltz named a 2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
The University joins 471 campuses in being named a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting SUNY
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Call for faculty to develop master courses in spring 2025
SUNY New Paltz’s Offices of Academic Planning & Learning Innovation and Instructional Technology are offering a paid opportunity valued at
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Give back this holiday season: Sign up by Dec. 6 to donate to a cause of your choice through the 2025 SEFA Campaign
Employees who are interested in making charitable donations through payroll deduction can now enroll in the New York State Employees
Read MoreThe Science of Reading as a Catalyst for Change: Renowned educational leader Kymyona Burk speaks at SUNY New Paltz on Nov. 20
Kymyona Burk, Ed. D., who recently joined the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz as Visiting Senior Fellow,
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President Wheeler’s Nov. 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: As we enter November, I thank you all for the important work you are doing to support the
Read MoreSchool of Business Dean Kristin Backhaus adds role of Director of Economic Development & Community Engagement to her duties
Kristin Backhaus has been appointed as the first-ever Director of Economic Development & Community Engagement at SUNY New Paltz, a
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EOP holiday tradition returns to campus in 2024
Once again, as the holiday season approaches, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz is bringing back their
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ID Card Reader coming to the Library Faculty-Staff Study Room
The Faculty-Staff Study Room in the Sojourner Truth Library is receiving a security upgrade that will ensure that campus employees
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New Paltz Sculpture Program’s Eco Art Class seeks input from the campus community on outdoor lab design
The Sculpture Program’s Eco Art class are a team of student artists and faculty working to design an outdoor living-learning
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Campus Emergency Management team completes FEMA leadership academy
Personnel from SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Emergency Management have completed the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy, an application-based critical
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Digital Media & Journalism Lecturer Brett Barry awarded for “Kaatscast” podcast
Digital Media & Journalism Lecturer Brett Barry has produced and hosted the biweekly “Kaatscast” podcast on the Catskills since 2020,
Read MoreProvost William McClure selected for the AASCU’s 2024 Academy for New Provosts
William McClure, the provost and vice president for academic affairs at SUNY New Paltz, is one of 26 higher education
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Biology Professor Maureen Morrow uncovers open access digital platform to publish impactful undergraduate collaborative research
SUNY New Paltz Professor Maureen Morrow not only mentors Department of Biology students as they make new discoveries in the
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Rock out on Reunion Weekend: Questionable Authorities benefit concert for the Student Crisis Fund on Friday, Oct. 18
Questionable Authorities, New Paltz’s number one all-faculty rock band, is bringing the party to Alumni Reunion 2024 with a fundraising
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Sojourner Truth Library study rooms now reserved for current students
The following information was sent to campus by Sojourner Truth Library Dean Susan Frey on Oct. 4. As announced
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Adobe apps for personal use now available to New Paltz students, faculty and staff at a discount
The Office of Information Technology Services is pleased to announce that SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub wins $50,000 award in Stage Two of U.S. Small Business Administration 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz is one of 44 Stage Two winners of the 2024 Growth
Read MorePresident Wheeler’s Oct. 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: As we move forward in the Fall 2024 semester, I hope you remain enthusiastic and resilient in the
Read MoreThe October 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Stay healthy with an apple a day
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for October 2024, which encourages employees to
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NYSCOPBA and PBANYS vacation balance update: Leave accrual cap changed to April 1
The New York State Office of Employee Relations has shared the following information, which is relevant to SUNY New Paltz
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Nationally recognized education leader Kymyona Burk, Ed. D., is joining the Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz as a Visting Senior Fellow
Burk will lead the Center’s strategic planning to expand access to professional learning resources for PreK-12 educators The Science
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Top 10 in the Northeast: SUNY New Paltz rises in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 6 on the list of the best public universities in the Northeast and
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Welcome to the University! Summer Honors Program immerses new generation of student scholars into college life
A new program at SUNY New Paltz is helping high-achieving high schoolers from underrepresented populations get a taste of collegiate
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New Paltz students, faculty turn out for an unforgettable game of ultimate frisbee
Welcome Week 2024 brought hundreds of new students together for a variety of fun-filled activities, but one major highlight was
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Nominate a colleague for a 2024-25 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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Assistant Professor of Mathematics Moshe Cohen continues scholarship on knot theory through published work, conference invitations
Knot theory studies mathematical properties of knots such as those found in the DNA double helix. More than a decade
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and creators who are joining our academic community as new,
Read MoreThe September 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Learn the art of journaling
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for September 2024, which encourages employees to
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University announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2024
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective as
Read MoreThe Dorsky Museum will unveil new exhibitions at a Season Opening Party on Sept. 7
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share details about exciting exhibitions opening this
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Visual journalist Andre Lambertson named fall 2024 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is excited to welcome Andre Lambertson, the award-winning photojournalist
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SUNY New Paltz announces 2024 Heritage and Alumni Award winners
Each year, SUNY New Paltz presents awards during the annual Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall,
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2024 State of the University Address: Video Link and Brief Overview
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on Aug. 23. Dear Members
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“Our Narrow Hiding Places”: Associate Professor of English Kris Jansma’s new historical fiction novel explores emotional and generational impact of World War II
In his latest novel, “Our Narrow Hiding Places,” SUNY New Paltz Associate Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing
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Convocation 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and
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Pond Road will be closed to through-traffic starting Thursday, Aug. 15
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on Aug. 12. Hello Campus
Read MoreThe Sojourner Truth Library’s Faculty-Staff Quiet Study Room will be temporarily moved starting Aug. 19
The Sojourner Truth Library’s Faculty-Staff Quiet Study Room will be temporarily moved to Room M05 starting Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.
Read MoreThe August 2024 WellNYS Challenge: De-stress your life
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2024, which encourages employees to
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Partial closure of Haggerty Administration Building parking lot on Friday, Aug. 2
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on July 31. Good morning
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SUNY New Paltz hosts successful training in Youth Mental Health First Aid
For the second time this year, SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff completed the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
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Update to summer hours for Atrium Brew
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on July 19. Dear Campus
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Ken Nystrom, professor of anthropology, appointed Director of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities
The Division of Academic Affairs announces the appointment of Professor of Anthropology Ken Nystrom as the Director of Undergraduate Research,
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Matt Newcomb, associate professor of English, appointed Director of the Faculty Development Center
The Division of Academic Affairs announces the appointment of Associate Professor of English Matt Newcomb as the Director of the
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Planned outage of SUB and HAB air conditioning on July 18
Facilities Management announced a temporary shutdown of air conditioning in the Student Union and Haggerty Administration buildings during the morning
Read MoreThe July 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Get ready for the Olympics!
As the U.S. awaits the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris later this month, the Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site
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From Information Technology Services: Terminal Four will be undergoing upgrades Friday, July 12
The Terminal Four content management system will be down temporarily this Friday, July 12 for maintenance starting or shortly after
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STEM scholars present findings on wind farms, semiconductors, E. coli and more at AC² Summer Research Symposium 2024
Sixteen students supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program brought engaging scholarship across a wide range of topics
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J Carson appointed Deputy Chief of University Police
The Division of Student Affairs has announced that J Carson, who has served the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department
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Director of Purchasing David Farbaniec recognized for dedication to higher education procurement
SUNY New Paltz Director of Purchasing David Farbaniec was honored by his peers at the SUNY Purchasing Association annual conference
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“In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage Through SUNY New Paltz Faculty” opens Sept. 7 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz proudly presents “In and Out of Lineage: Tracing Artistic Heritage
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New Paltz Biology researchers climb Catskill High Peaks to study off-trail hiking’s impact on imperiled songbirds
The popularity of hiking in the Catskill Mountains has skyrocketed since the pandemic, and app-driven navigation allows hikers to blaze
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Engineering alumni-faculty team publishes analysis on cold plate designs for esteemed publication
Engineering professors Mahdi Farahikia and Ping-Chuan Wang collaborated with alumni Louis Reyes ’23 (Mechanical Engineering) and Matthew Krumholtz ’23 (Mechanical
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SUNY Excellence: Four New Paltz faculty and staff receive Chancellor’s Awards for 2024
Four SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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SUNY New Paltz selected as one of 50 U.S. sites to plant a NASA Moon Tree
UPDATED with information on public unveiling. In November 2022, NASA sent its Artemis I mission to orbit the Moon, and
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Partial closure of Haggerty Administration Building parking lot on Wednesday, June 12
Good afternoon campus community, Please be aware that there will be roofing material deliveries planned for this Wednesday, June 12,
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Philosophy Professor Eugene Heath named SUNY Distinguished Professor
Eugene Heath, professor of philosophy at SUNY New Paltz, has earned the title of SUNY Distinguished Professor, becoming one of
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Political Science Professor Nancy Kassop named SUNY Distinguished Professor
Nancy Kassop, professor in the Department of Political Science & International Relations at SUNY New Paltz, has earned the title
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“Invisible Labor”: First book from Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Rachel Somerstein explores what C-sections reveal about reproductive care
In her first book “Invisible Labor,” from HarperCollins, Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Rachel Somerstein examines the ways
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Professor Emeritus of History and Jewish Studies Gerald Sorin publishes ninth book, a biography to famed author Saul Bellow
SUNY New Paltz Professor Emeritus Gerald Sorin is the author of a new biography titled, “Saul Bellow: ‘I Was a
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Institute for Disaster Mental Health hosts 19th Annual Conference on first responder mental health
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz held its 19th Annual Conference, “Beyond the Call: Sustaining
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Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., appointed Dean of the School of Education
Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D., dean of the School of Education at Lehman College, has accepted an offer to become the
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School of Business’s Rendesia Scott recognized for her work in advisement by the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce
Center for Business Advising Director Rendesia Scott will receive the Black Business Leadership Award at the Ulster County Chamber of
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Engineering EXPO 2024 brings a dozen new innovative prototypes and projects to SUNY New Paltz
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz students in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering showcased 12 ingenious capstone projects and prototypes
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Physics Associate Professor Catherine Herne is the 2024 Mentor of the Year
SUNY New Paltz’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) office named Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy Catherine Herne the
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Student Research Symposium marks 30th anniversary of showcasing original student scholarship and creative activity
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned for its milestone 30th year of students sharing outcomes from their
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SUNY New Paltz hosts annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Chemistry hosted the 24th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium on
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Information Technology Services – May 2024 Updates
As we approach the end of the 2023-24 academic year, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the following updates and important
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub wins Stage One of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
Venture Hub awarded $50,000 in prize money for equitable access to entrepreneurship The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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The May 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Get physically active
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for May 2024, which encourages employees to
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Arbor Day Tree Walk April 25
Starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, and in celebration of Arbor Day, the SUNY New Paltz Tree Committee
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Jonathan Raskin appointed Interim Associate Provost for Academic Advising effective July 1
Jonathan Raskin, professor and chair in the Department of Psychology, will be appointed to the new role of Interim Associate
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2024
The Benefits Office at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program
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University mourns death of Robert Waugh, professor emeritus of English
It is with sadness that SUNY New Paltz shares the news that Robert Waugh, who taught as a faculty member
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How AI is impacting us, and what to do: Acclaimed journalist delves into timely topic
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted New York University professor and data journalist Meredith Broussard for an engaging conversation
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New! A Geocaching scavenger hunt at SUNY New Paltz, courtesy of the Sustainability Ambassadors Biodiversity Team
The Sustainability Ambassadors at SUNY New Paltz are inviting all members of the community to join a campuswide scavenger hunt!
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Assistant Professor Ping-Chuan Wang brings students along for computer chip longevity study
Assistant Professor of Engineering Ping-Chuan Wang has studied computer chip longevity since his time in the private sector at
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A celebration of outstanding young alumni: SUNY New Paltz announces 2024 40 Under Forty honorees
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce 40 young alumni who have been recognized as 40 Under Forty awardees for 2024.
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Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Gregory Bray ’00 leads a New Paltz-centered production of short film “Escapism”
Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism and alumnus Gregory Bray ’00 produced and directed an award-winning narrative short film
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Academic Affairs issues call for Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities director
The following memo was shared by the Provost’s Office with all faculty and staff on April 3. Please note the
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The April 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Keep your personal finances organized
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for April 2024, which encourages employees to
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Spring 2024 updates from Information Technology Services: Budget guidance and Adobe licenses
Information Technology Services has shared two brief updates of note for members of the campus community: IT Services FY24-25
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“Scope, scale and depth”: Library convenes a Celebration of Faculty Authors
The campus community gathered on Wednesday, March 6, at the Sojourner Truth Library for the annual Celebration of Faculty Authors
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“The essence of Blackness”: New Paltz celebrates first Black History Month Grand Convocation
The campus community gathered on Feb. 28 for the finale of a rich series of academic and social programs celebrating
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President Wheeler’s March 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: Let me begin with a broad thank you for all the work of colleagues across the campus. This
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Campus community celebrates outgoing Chief of University Police Michael Corbisiero at Walk-Out ceremony
After years as a dedicated leader in the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD), outgoing Chief Mike Corbisiero took
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Academic Advising welcomes Colby Harvish to the advising team
The Office of Academic Advising at SUNY New Paltz has welcomed a new teammate, Colby Harvish, to their cadre of academic
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“Sustaining Resilience in the Responder Community”: 19th annual IDMH Conference is May 14-15
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will host its 19th annual conference on May 14
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The March 2024 WellNYS Challenge: Opt for cooking at home over takeout
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for Mrach 2024, which encourages employees to
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Stella Turk appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management
Stella Turk has been appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management at SUNY New Paltz, one year after she took on
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Assistant Professor Dominic McBrayer explores a prediction model for amino acid and peptide fragments with students and alumni
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dominic McBrayer recently co-authored an article with several alumni and current undergraduate co-authors published in February
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Ryan Williams appointed Chief of University Police
Ryan Williams, a longstanding member of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) who has served as Deputy Chief
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Biology Professor David Richardson works with international group to publish study on lake ice
Longtime lake ecology scientist and New Paltz faculty David Richardson recently partnered with an international group of collaborators from
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