Payroll Office memo on dues increase for UUP-represented employees effective July 30
The New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has advised, at the request of United University Professions (UUP),
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Faculty/Staff News
Frequently Asked Questions on Convocation 2025
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and welcome
Read MoreNine in ten educators back evidence-based reading, but training and implementation lag behind, new survey shows
New whitepaper from SUNY New Paltz highlights national implications as New York educators report gaps in preparation, uneven curriculum adoption,
Read MoreHudson Valley Venture Hub appoints Bailey Burke as Interim Director
The Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Bailey Burke, who has
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Hydrant testing on campus from July 7-11
The Office of Environmental Health & Safety will be conducting a fire hydrant flow testing starting Monday, July 7 and
Read MoreEducational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz kicks off Summer Enrichment Institute
Nearly 150 new enrollees from across New York State are arriving at SUNY New Paltz on Monday, July 7, 2025,
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AC² Summer Research Symposium 2025: SUNY New Paltz students showcase the power of undergraduate STEM scholarship
Thirteen scholars supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program at SUNY New Paltz presented insightful and original research studies
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Arts at SUNY New Paltz recognized at annual Ulster County Executive’s Arts Awards
SUNY New Paltz’s art community was well represented at the 13th annual Ulster County Executive’s Art Awards on June 11,
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University communications office wins awards for excellence in SUNY competition
SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Communication & Marketing has won two SUNY Council for University Advancement (SUNY CUAD) Awards for
Read MoreScience of Reading Center partners with Yonkers Public Schools to provide free microcredential for educators
The Science of Reading Center at SUNY New Paltz has partnered with Yonkers Public Schools and the Yonkers Federation
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New Paltz Associate Professor Alex Peh, composer Susie Ibarra collaborate on 2025 Pulitzer Prize-winning composition
Composer and percussionist Susie Ibarra’s “Sky Islands” won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in music in May, featuring the piano
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Education faculty Mathew Swerdloff presents findings on efficacy of Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings at mental health conference
Adjunct Faculty Mathew Swerdloff and his wife Elise Gold, a former adjunct faculty at New Paltz’s School of Education, shared
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School of Education adjunct faculty Mathew Swerdloff receives Fulbright award to work in Nigeria
Mathew Swerdloff, adjunct faculty in SUNY New Paltz’s School of Education, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist grant to visit
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Construction update: Peregrine Quad sidewalk closures through mid-June 2025
As construction on Mohonk Hall enters its final stages, Facilities Management has closed sections of sidewalk around the Peregrine Quad,
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes summer and celebrates dedicated employees with Faculty & Staff Appreciation BBQ
Hundreds of SUNY New Paltz colleagues gathered under the sun on May 20 in Parker Quad to enjoy good food
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The Digest will be taking a short break for Memorial Day weekend
The editorial team behind the Digest newsletter will be taking a (brief!) Memorial Day break. After publishing an issue on
Read MoreCommencement Address: Professor Emeritus James Halpern (May 17, 2025)
Good morning. Thank you, Pres Wheeler. Welcome guests and friends and family of the class of 2025. You make
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Student Research Symposium 2025: More than 100 students across disciplines showcase original projects
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned for its 31st year to celebrate the power of academic discovery on
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SUNY Excellence: Six New Paltz faculty and staff receive Chancellor’s Awards for 2025
Six SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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Engineering EXPO 2025: SUNY New Paltz students showcase innovative prototypes and projects
More than 60 SUNY New Paltz engineering students presented exciting capstone projects and prototypes at the 2025 Engineering Design
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Campus-wide transition from heating to cooling getting underway this week
The Facilities Management team at SUNY New Paltz has begun the seasonal transition from heating to air conditioning across campus
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Professor Emeritus James Halpern will deliver the Saturday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 17
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Professor Emeritus James Halpern, founder of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New
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May Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Red-Winged Blackbird and Cattail
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s May 2025 Duo of the Month are the red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) and
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Call for faculty to develop master courses in fall 2025
SUNY New Paltz’s Division of Academic Affairs & Office of Instructional Technology are offering a paid opportunity valued at $3,000
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Information Technology Services – Late Spring 2025 Update
As we approach the end of the 2024-25 academic year, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the following updates and important
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Celebrate Arbor Day at SUNY New Paltz with annual Tree Hike April 25
Starting at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, April 25, and in celebration of Arbor Day, the SUNY New Paltz Tree Committee
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Somatic Choreographies: Photography Program course hosts exhibition in collaboration with Bogota, Colombia university April 24
SUNY New Paltz’s Photography Program is excited to announce the opening of “Somatic Choreographies: Spaces of encounter between art, community
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SUNY New Paltz hosts 25th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Symposium
The SUNY New Paltz Department of Chemistry will host the 25th annual Mid-Hudson American Chemical Society’s Undergraduate Research Symposium on
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April Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Common Eastern Bumblebee and Crabapple Tree
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s April 2025 Duo of the Month are common eastern bumblebees (Bombus impatiens) and
Read MoreFaculty and staff invited to late spring convenings with Provost McClure
The following is excerpted from Provost McClure’s April 2025 Report to the Faculty, which can be read in full here.
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Library hosts celebration of faculty authors who published books in 2024
The campus community gathered on April 2 at the Sojourner Truth Library to honor the dedication of published faculty writers
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Bestselling author Lauren Sandler will be the fall 2025 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism
SUNY New Paltz is excited to welcome award-winning journalist and author Lauren Sandler to campus as the James H. Ottaway
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Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “Shrek the Musical,” opening April 17
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present “Shrek the Musical” — a Tony Award-winning fairy tale
Read MoreMeet the candidates to be the next Career Resource Center Director
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend open forums with three finalists for the position of Career Resource Center
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March Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Green frogs & striped skunks
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s March 2025 Duo of the Month are green frogs (Lithobates clamitans) and striped
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To rent or to buy? New Paltz research team studies Hudson Valley housing market data
SUNY New Paltz student Lana Doronkina ’25 (Business Analytics; Finance) collaborated with Assistant Professor James Forest on a recent study
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College Art Association celebrates the legacy of the late New Paltz Art Professor Benjamin Wigfall
On Feb. 13, 2025, a roundtable discussion at the College Art Association’s annual conference explored the “Benjamin Wigfall and Communications
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“Remember our legacy”: New Paltz’s second annual Black History Convocation uplifts and inspires
More than 250 students, staff and faculty came together on Feb. 19 for a vibrant, moving Black History Convocation featuring
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From Facilities Management: Snow and ice removal will take place Feb. 22
Dear Campus Community, To assist Facilities in clearing ice and snow between parked vehicles, we ask for your cooperation in relocating
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February Biodiversity Duo of the Month: Sugar maple trees and us!
The Biodiversity of SUNY New Paltz project’s February 2025 Duo of the Month are two organisms that may be familiar
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Campus construction map for spring 2025
The following information was shared with SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff by email on Feb. 18 Above is
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Sarah Holbrook of the Kingston City School District accepts role as Fellow at the Science of Reading Center
Center will also partner with KCSD to provide professional learning in evidence-based literacy instruction for city educators The Science
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Sojourner Truth Library will be open on President’s Day Feb. 17
For the benefit of our campus community, the Sojourner Truth Library will be open from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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“First Love”: New book from Associate Professor Lisa Phillips is a guide to modern teen relationships
Associate Professor of Digital Media & Journalism Lisa A. Phillips’ newest book, “First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak,”
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Celebrating the career and legacy of Vladimir Feltsman, longtime PianoSummer artistic director
Master pianist Vladimir Feltsman—professor of piano studies and artistic director of PianoSummer at New Paltz—retired from SUNY New Paltz in
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SUNY New Paltz establishes new fund supporting adjuncts, lecturers thanks to anonymous donation
Adjunct professors and lecturers at SUNY New Paltz are celebrating an additional opportunity to receive support in their scholarly pursuits.
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Duos of the Month: Department of Biology, Office of Campus Sustainability engage in joint effort to highlight campus biodiversity
Coykendall Science Building Greenhouse Manager and Biology Lecturer Laura Wyeth, Zoe Marks ’25 (Biology) and the Office of Campus Sustainability
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Dorsky Museum will host Spring Season Opening Party on Feb. 8
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz invites one and all to a celebration of the visual
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Season of Giving: Two stories of goodwill from the campus community
Two long-running December traditions at SUNY New Paltz had best-ever years through the generosity of spirit demonstrated by faculty and
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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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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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