President’s April 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dear Faculty and Staff: I wish you all a successful and sane end to the semester. Be sure to take
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Faculty/Staff News
Deadline extended: Call for SUNY Diversity Fellows
SUNY notified campuses on Monday, April 3, that they had detected a technical issue with the SUNY Diversity Fellows application
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Employee waiver of holiday compensation enrollment open from April 2 – May 15, 2023
The collective bargaining agreements between New York State and CSEA, NYSCOPBA, PBANYS, and PEF allow employee waiver of holiday compensation.
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William McClure, Queens College Dean, will assume role as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY New Paltz effective July 6, 2023
William McClure, Ph.D., who currently serves as Dean of Faculty in the School of Arts and Humanities at Queens College,
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2023
The Benefits Office at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program
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Questionable Authorities concert to raise funds for the Student Crisis Fund
Questionable Authorities is hosting its annual fundraiser on April 14, 2023, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Bacchus Restaurant in New Paltz.
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Students in Action: Young campus activists discuss their journeys in social movements at SUNY New Paltz and beyond
From the Civil Rights era of the 1960s to the social justice movements of today, SUNY New Paltz has a
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University presents honorary doctoral degree to Lily McNair, first woman president of Tuskegee University
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler presented an honorary doctoral degree to Lily McNair, Ph.D., former Tuskegee University president
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Colleagues gather at the Library to celebrate faculty authorship
A campus tradition made a happy return on Tuesday, March 7, as SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff
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Come swap children’s clothes, toys and books at the Theatre Costume Shop, March 31
After a successful exchange last December, the Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz invites the community to
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Lou Roper featured on Academic Minute discussing the early history of slavery in America
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, appeared on the March 10, 2023, episode
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FAQs for faculty about online training and certification in 2023
Why did we launch the new training? New SUNY-wide Brightspace platform means everyone must learn new platform Legal requirement to make online
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The March 2023 WellNYS challenge: Build a healthy plate
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for March 2023, which encourages employees to
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President’s March 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
It is my pleasure to share this month’s academic, personnel, budgetary and programming updates. Personnel Updates: Provost Search: Our finalists
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Financial tools and programs for employees during America Saves Week
SUNY is taking advantage of America Saves Week, which runs this year from Feb. 27 – March 3, to remind
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New CSEA Adult Education Basics Program: Effective Reading Skills 1
A new six-week course is available to help CSEA-represented NYS employees read and understand written materials. Participants who sign up
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President Wheeler selected as American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare Fellow
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell Wheeler was selected one of 14 new American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
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Black History Month 2023 at New Paltz: Events for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn, reflect
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Rebecca Shaw ’22 sparks conversation on sustainable fashion with research project
Rebecca Shaw ’22 (Business) always considered herself aware of environmental issues, but it wasn’t until she studied fast fashion in
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LGBTQ+ Allies workshops in February for all campus community members
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting two sets of workshops this month for students, staff and
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Assistant Professor of Communication Lauren Mark publishes research article on media portrayal of Asian Americans
Lauren Mark, assistant professor of communication, published an article on the Asian American “model minority” myth in media titled “Dancing
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Susan M. Frey appointed Dean of the Sojourner Truth Library
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share that Susan M. Frey, Ph.D., who most recently served as university librarian and
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President’s February 2023 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
I hope you are all settling into the second half of this academic year and gearing up for an exciting
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Skills for Success: CSEA employees can enroll in over 80 courses and webinars for spring 2023
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce the spring 2023 Skills for Success program. These
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The February 2023 WellNYS challenge: Explore the eight wellness dimensions
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for February 2023, which encourages employees to
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University mourns death of Dr. Zelbert Moore, Professor Emeritus of Black Studies
It is with great sadness that the University shares news of the death of Dr. Zelbert Moore, professor emeritus and
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Introducing Andrew Mantell, new Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Mantell as the University’s new Executive Director of Undergraduate
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Ulster County Legislator and New Paltz alumnus Abe Uchitelle ’10 appointed to the College Council
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Abe Uchitelle ’10 (Political Science) to the SUNY New Paltz College Council. Uchitelle
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Info for employees about the annual, mandatory information security awareness training for 2023
The following information was shared with all faculty and staff via email on Jan. 10, 2023 SUNY New Paltz’s annual information security awareness training
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Michael Corbisiero appointed chief of University Police Department
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that Michael Corbisiero has been appointed chief of the University Police Department (UPD)
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The January 2023 WellNYS challenge: Share an inspirational quote every day
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for January 2023, which encourages employees to
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History professor blogs on the 1663-84 English possession of Tangier, Morocco
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, wrote a guest blog article for Medieval
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Office of Employee Relations mandates new ethics training course for all state employees
All New York State employees, including all SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff, must attend an annual Comprehensive Ethics Training
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SUNY New Paltz mourns death of Professor Emeritus of English A. M. Cinquemani
It is with sadness that the College shares the news that Professor Emeritus of English A. M. Cinquemani passed away
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Let’s eat! Holiday Luncheon returns to recognize and thank Classified Staff
A beloved SUNY New Paltz tradition was back in 2022, as friends and colleagues gathered for the annual Classified Staff
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SUNY New Paltz awarded $1.25M over five years as an Innovation Hot Spot for the Mid-Hudson Valley
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business will serve as an Innovation Hot Spot for the Mid-Hudson Valley and receive
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SUNY Telecommuting Policy extended to June 30, 2023
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Dec. 19. 2022. Dear Colleagues: SUNY system
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Computer science seniors showcase prototypes, internship work as capstone projects
From a search engine that may be a potential rival to Google to a student database for school districts,
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Library’s transformative agreement with Cambridge University Press includes author processing charge waiver for SUNY New Paltz authors
UPDATED with new resources and links on Jan. 30, 2023. The Sojourner Truth Library has signed a transformative agreement (also
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Core operating hours for winter run from Dec. 23 – Jan. 20
Campus core hours will be 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. effective Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, through Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Classified staff employees
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Faculty Governance elections are open through Monday, Dec. 19
Elections for positions in faculty governance starting fall 2023 are now open. All UUP professionals and academic faculty, including lecturers
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Update for faculty on new online teaching certification procedures
The following information was sent to all faculty and staff on Dec. 13. Dear Faculty: We are pleased to announce
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Introducing Tatiana Perez, new Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to formally welcome Tatiana Perez ’07 (Management), who returned to her alma mater
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SUNY seeks user feedback on the new Brightspace Digital Learning Environment
SUNY has created surveys for faculty and for students to provide feedback on D2L Brightspace, the new Digital Learning Environment
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Faculty Governance will hold last meeting of fall 2022 semester on Dec. 13
The following message was sent to faculty and staff on Dec. 9 Dear colleagues, The end of the fall 2022
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Theatre Arts earns best-ever 45 nominations in 2022 BroadwayWorld Awards; “Unnatural Acts” picks up five awards
UPDATED with information on award wins on Jan. 31, 2023. The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz received
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I wish to thank the many academic and professional faculty, administrators and retirees who joined Donovan and me at the
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Three generations of volunteerism made the Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library’s book sale a family affair
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library held their first full-scale book sale in more than two years during the
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Children’s clothes, toys and book swap at the Theatre Costume Shop, Dec. 13
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz invites the community to add some sustainability to their holiday
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Business Professor Chih-Yang Tsai proposes supply chain solution to The Engineering Economist
Business Professor Chih-Yang Tsai publishes a possible solution to supply chain disruption in the latest issue of The Engineering Economist, an
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End-of-year updates from Information Technology Services
As we approach the end of the fall semester and the end of 2022, Information Technology Services (ITS) shares the
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Quick reminder: Updating your time record for the Veterans Day holiday
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & inclusion reminds employees that they have earned a “floating holiday” if they worked
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Without Limits roundtable convenes to discuss history of gender oppressions, and ways to create change
At a moment in time when feminist activism is coinciding with racial and LGBTQ+ movements, a College of Liberal
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Center for International Programs represented at regional conference
Cindy Cullen, director of International Student Services, and Study Abroad Advisor Catherine Collado presented at NAFSA: Association of International Educators
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A celebration for Disability Resource Director Jean Vizvary’s retirement, Nov. 30
This invitation was originally sent to faculty and staff via email on Nov. 21. Please save the date, next Wednesday,
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Metal Program Director Myra Mimlitsch-Gray delivers lecture at Yale Art Gallery symposium
Art Professor and Metal Program Director Myra Mimlitsch-Gray was invited to present at a Yale University Art Gallery fall
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Nov. 19 & 20: “Frog & Toad” take the stage in Theatre Arts thesis by Senior Katie Gudzik ’22
Years of learning about hitting marks, lighting cues and librettos have led Katie Gudzik ’22 (Theater Arts)’s Honors Program
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Dining Services hours of operation for Thanksgiving week
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 16 Dear Campus Community, Dining
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Remembering the sacrifice: Annual Veteran’s Day Celebration salutes campus veteran and military community
Students, faculty, alumni and staff came together to toast those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S.
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr addresses the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education
Sarah Carr, the award-winning education journalist, and the 2022 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New
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Department of English remembers Dennis Winter ’90 ’01g, beloved former adjunct and two-time alumnus
The Department of English memorializes the life of Dennis Winter ’90 (Secondary Education) ’01g (English), a respected alumnus and faculty
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for winter 2022-23 and spring 2023
The Benefits Office at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program
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Call for proposals and requests: Winter Professional Development Days will be held Jan. 19-20, 2023
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is planning for our fourth annual, campus-wide Professional Development Days on Jan.
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EOP holiday tradition of supporting local children returns to campus
Once again, as the holiday season approaches, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at SUNY New Paltz and its national honor
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President’s November 2022 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dear Faculty and Staff: Welcome to the fading days of our Hudson Valley fall foliage. I write to update you
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The November 2022 WellNYS challenge: Plan positive for tomorrow
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for November 2022, which encourages employees to
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Office of Employee Relations extends annual leave expiration date to Dec. 31, 2023
The New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has extended agreements with all employee unions on an extension
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Nov. 2: WellNYS webinar on the benefits of practicing positivity
Did you know that spending just five minutes a day practicing positivity can help boost your mood, build resilience, experience
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Meet the candidates for Sojourner Truth Library Dean, Nov. 1 – 8
The following information was sent to New Paltz faculty and staff via email on Oct. 25. The search committee for
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SUNY Board of Trustees appoints Donald P. Christian to title of President Emeritus
The SUNY Board of Trustees adopted a resolution at their Oct. 25, 2022, meeting appointing former SUNY New Paltz
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New Paltz wins two SUNY Outstanding Student Affairs Awards
SUNY New Paltz’s Division of Student Affairs was honored with both a program and a professional award at the annual
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How to make your work available through the SUNY Open Access Repository
The Sojourner Truth Library invites New Paltz faculty and staff to submit scholarly and creative works to be made available
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President Wheeler’s National Institute of Health award will continue at SUNY New Paltz
The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance is pleased to announce that President Darrell Wheeler’s ongoing sponsored award from
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What faculty and staff need to know about working with Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Facilities Operations & Maintenance has put together a list of tips and best practices for faculty and staff to ensure
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President’s October 2022 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dear Faculty and Staff: As the midpoint of the semester draws near, I am excited to continue in the tradition
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The October 2022 WellNYS challenge: Make informed health decisions
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for October 2022, which encourages you to learn
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College announces 2022 Heritage and Alumni Award winners
SUNY New Paltz presents annual awards during Alumni Reunion to recognize dedicated alumni and faculty. This fall, honorees will receive
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Upcoming fall events hosted by the President’s Office for the campus community
The Office of President Darrell Wheeler will be hosting or co-hosting a number of events in the second half of
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“What can I do with a philosophy major?”: Oct. 14 panel brings successful alumni back to campus
The Department of Philosophy will host an Alumni Panel on Friday, Oct. 14, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the
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Faculty: Please join the GE Board for conversations about improving General Education at New Paltz
The General Education (GE) Board at SUNY New Paltz will be hosting a series of cross-disciplinary conversations this fall to
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Literacy Center offering a complimentary online K-12 assessment in December
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is sponsoring a complimentary online Literacy Assessment Clinic for students in grades 2
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Update from ITS about requesting new campus software and related technology
Information Technology Services (ITS) has been working with Purchasing to develop a policy to address the risks and challenges associated
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Ottaway Visiting Professor Sarah Carr discusses importance of lifting voices in education journalism at introductory Q&A
Sarah Carr, the fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism at SUNY New Paltz, offered insight into the need for elevating children
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Call for donations to support Hurricane Fiona relief
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in line with the fifth annviersary of Hurricane Maria, there will be a donation box
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Attention CSEA Employees: You can apply for tuition reimbursement for 2022-23 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the New York State and CSEA Partnership’s 2022-2023 Tuition Benefits Program for eligible
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Online Peer Mentors, programming and resources to support faculty in 2022-23
SUNY New Paltz’s successful Online Peer Mentors program continues for its third year as a peer-to-peer resource for faculty looking
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Assistant Professor of Communication Lauren Mark publishes resource for students on navigating intercultural conversations
Lauren Mark, assistant professor of communication, published findings from an experiential activity titled “Mind–body connections during intercultural conversations” with Arizona State
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Retention Coordinator Chelsea Reid to speak at student success conference
Chelsea Reid, retention coordinator and New Paltz’s Starfish functional lead in the Center for Student Success, has been invited to
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Executive Director Dante Cantú recognized for student success leadership
SUNY New Paltz was recently recognized for exemplary work in the field of student success by EAB, formerly known as
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Education Adjunct Professor Mathew Swerdloff receives Fulbright award to teach mindfulness in India
Education Adjunct Professor Mathew Swerdloff will spend the next three weeks in Bihar, India at the Indian Institute of Management
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College mourns death of alumna Susan Basch ’76 ’80g, educator, artist and philanthropist
It is with sadness that we share news of the death of Susan Basch ’76 ’80g (Elementary Education), who served
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Journalist Sarah Carr joins campus community as fall 2022 Ottaway Visiting Professor
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Sarah Carr to the campus
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Newly renamed and reopened: Visit the Digital Scholarship Center at the Sojourner Truth Library
The Digital Scholarship Center (formerly the DASH Lab) is reopening at the Sojourner Truth Library in fall 2022, as an
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Introducing Center for Student Engagement team members for 2022-23
The Center for Student Engagement (CSE) is pleased to introduce the team members working to create inclusive and innovative
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Reminders for working with Design & Print Services
The Design & Print Services staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing is here to help with your design
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The September 2022 WellNYS challenge: Make time for yourself
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for September 2022, which encourages you to carve
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“The future lies with you”: Newest students welcomed at 2022 Convocation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz community marked an important annual tradition with the fall 2022 Convocation ceremony, welcoming more than 1,700
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“The legacy yet to be written”: President Darrell P. Wheeler sets the tone for 2022-23 with a Welcome Address for the campus community
SUNY New Paltz President Darrell P. Wheeler gave his first formal speech as leader of the institution on Friday,
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Welcome new Hawks! Incoming class lands at SUNY New Paltz on Move-In Day 2022
More than 1,000 first-year students made SUNY New Paltz their home away from home during First Year Move-In Day on
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A trip to the lake: Student/faculty collaboration continues ecosystem research, just a few miles from campus
Mohonk Lake is a summer destination for swimming, kayaking, fishing and hiking, but for SUNY New Paltz rising senior
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