New SUNY guidance requires all campuses to test 100% of in-person population every week
SUNY has issued new guidance requiring campuses to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing for every in-person member of their population during
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Faculty/Staff News
“Collective Consciousness: New Work by SUNY New Paltz Art Faculty” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Collective Consciousness: New Work by SUNY New Paltz Art
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Anna Conlan as new Director of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Conlan as Neil C. Trager Director of the Samuel Dorsky
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Reminder: Complete the updated daily screening prior to your first day on campus this spring
All students and employees must complete the recently updated COVID-19 screening prior to their first time on campus in the spring
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“Lewis Hine, Child Labor Investigator” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Lewis Hine, Child Labor Investigator,”an exhibition featuring Lewis Hine’s
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Get a free COVID-19 test on campus on Friday, Jan. 15
Our COVID-19 testing partners at Enzo Labs will be on campus this Friday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. – 2
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College to return to core operating hours effective Tuesday, Jan. 19
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the spring 2021 semester, a reminder for faculty and staff
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Eight helpful reminders from Information Technology Services ahead of spring 2021
Information Technology Services (ITS) has prepared the following news, reminders, resources and links to help faculty and staff get ready
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Education and dialogue on the violence at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Brian Jones, Ph.D., to lead a conversation with our campus community about last
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College mourns passing of Jozef Gembarovic, former adjunct lecturer in Physics & Astronomy
It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Jozef Gembarovic, who taught physics courses at
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Governor Cuomo announces plans to activate and deploy New York National Guard members
Order may affect military-affiliated students in our campus community SUNY System Administration has alerted campus officials that Governor Andrew M.
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Reporter and essayist Tammy Kim is the 2021 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Tammy Kim to the campus
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“Kathy Goodell: Infra-Loop, Selections 1994–2020” opens Feb. 6 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces “Kathy Goodell: Infra-Loop, Selections 1994–2020,” a survey exhibition of the
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In-person college instructors now included in Phase 1b of New York’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Eligible members of our community may now schedule appointments, though availability is subject to limited federal supply Governor Andrew M.
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Nominate a student today for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The College is seeking nominations for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, which recognizes students who have best
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Message from Provost Lyman on our observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2021
This message was sent to faculty and staff via email on Jan. 8. Dear Colleagues: The New Paltz annual campus-wide
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Call for volunteers to support on-campus COVID-19 testing from Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
On-campus pool testing at SUNY New Paltz was a true community effort in fall 2020, and the College will again
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President Christian comments on violence at the U.S. Capitol
This message was shared with students, faculty, staff and alumni by email on Jan. 7. Members of the SUNY New
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Students and employees can get a free COVID-19 test on campus this Friday, Jan. 8
Our COVID-19 testing partners at Enzo Labs will be on campus this Friday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. – 2
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Faculty, check your syllabi: Late changes to the finals calendar may impact spring planning
Faculty are strongly encouraged to cross-check their syllabi and plans for the spring 2021 semester with recent updates to the
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Register now for voluntary, campus-wide training on Jan. 14 and 15
Registration is now open for the fully virtual, campus-wide January training days on Thursday, Jan. 14, and Friday, Jan. 15.
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Need help completing your OSCQR rubric? Get drop-in support from OIT
The Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) is providing training and drop-in support to assist faculty in completing the Open SUNY
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Clarification: 14-day pre-screening required in order to be on campus during the spring semester (not during winter break)
The College has received questions from employees who are working on campus during winter session and want to know whether
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Dorsky Museum announces four new exhibitions for spring 2021
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is pleased share details about four exciting new exhibitions that
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College mourns death of Palmer Kocher, adjunct lecturer in the Department of Mathematics
We are saddened to share the news of the death of Palmer Kocher, a SUNY New Paltz alumnus who had
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Daily Health Screening now required for two weeks before on-campus presence for spring semester
With a little more than two weeks before students begin returning to campus for the spring 2021 semester, we remind
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Sociology Professor’s book makes Choice Magazine’s Outstanding Academic Titles list
“Struggling in the Land of Plenty: Race, Class, and Gender in the Lives of Homeless Families,” the recently published book
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College mourns passing of Donald Roper, professor emeritus of history
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Don Roper, longtime professor of history,
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Telecommuting Pilot Programs extended through Friday, April 2, 2021
The College has received confirmation from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations that the pilot telecommuting programs for CSEA, DC
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Telecommuting policy extended locally through March 1, 2021
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Dec. 22. Dear Colleagues, The current Telecommuting Pilot Program for
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Why Music Matters – New Paltz students interview renowned musical artists via Zoom
In the weeks before captivated viewers were watching NBC for Ian Flanigan’s musical performances on “The Voice,” students in the
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Register now! January trainings schedule published
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion has published the schedule of trainings to be offered virtually on Jan.
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January 2021 Training Programs Guide
Workshop Descriptions Catalog – Final 12-22-20
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Spring 2021 academic continuity plan receives SUNY approval
Dear Members of the Campus Community, Our spring 2021 academic continuity plan has received formal approval from SUNY. The approved
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For faculty: Timelines and expectations for meeting SUNY standards for remote instruction
The following message was sent to faculty and staff via email on Dec. 17. Dear Faculty Colleagues: As shared in
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New Paltz UPD honored with 2020 SUNY Police Chiefs Association Awards
Six members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) will be honored for life-saving actions and outstanding professionalism
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Information about inclement weather and campus operations on Thursday, Dec. 17
UPDATE: The College has received the following message from the New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: “Due to
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Reminder: Pending Snowstorm and Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
The following message was sent by email to students, faculty and staff on Dec. 15. Dear Members of the Campus
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A thank-you letter to our community from President Donald P. Christian
Dear Members of the New Paltz Campus Community: I offer my deep and heartfelt thanks to our students, employees and
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December Skies: A live, virtual planetarium show, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m.
The John R. Kirk Planetarium presents a virtual show dedicated to the highly anticipated conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. The
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Faculty: Interested in facilitating student research? Consider training as an HREB Exempt Reviewer
The College’s Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites faculty to complete an Exempt Reviewer training and help facilitate student research
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Clarification on extension of annual leave expiration date
The following message was shared with employees via email on Dec. 10. Recently, the New York State Governor’s Office of
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List of courses approved by SUNY to begin in-person instruction on Jan. 25, 2021
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on Dec. 10. SUNY has approved a limited
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Jan Schmidt retiring after distinguished career at SUNY New Paltz
Distinguished Teaching Professor of English Jan Zlotnik Schmidt has announced her decision to retire on Dec. 30, after a career
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Ready for better course design? Try using the “Default Shell” Blackboard course template
The following message was shared with faculty and staff via email on Dec. 9. Course design best practices tell us
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Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz Donald P. Christian invites all College alumni to a virtual Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Dec. 16, beginning
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Two new peer-reviewed papers out from the Biology Department’s leading lake researcher
David Richardson, professor of biology, is co-author of two new peer-reviewed papers that both explore ways in which changing climate
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dec. 7, 2020 (in advance of Dec. 9 Faculty Senate meeting) First and foremost, I offer my deep and heartfelt
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12 days of mindfulness and wellness
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Watch the Voices of Unity Gospel Choir in a special Music/Black Studies collaboration
The Department of Music’s interdisciplinary Listen Forward video series is home to a new collaboration with the Department of
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Faculty are expected to self-review spring 2021 remote courses following OSCQR rubric
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Dec. 4, 2020. Dear Faculty Colleagues: In my
Read MoreSchool of Education faculty member earns Fulbright Specialist Award
Mathew Swerdloff, adjunct professor in the School of Education, has been selected as a 2021 Fulbright Specialist. Specialists represent a wide
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Fall 2020 COVID-19 testing recap (and a BIG THANK YOU to all the staff and volunteers who made it happen!)
More than 10,700 COVID-19 tests were administered on the SUNY New Paltz campus during the fall 2020 semester, as the
Read MoreSave the date for training on Jan. 14 & 15, 2021 (or sign up to contribute a session of your own!)
Campus-wide professional development training will take place on Jan. 14 & 15, 2021, with many one-hour training sessions presented each
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Call for course content: The Lifetime Learning Institute is building its spring 2021 schedule now
SUNY New Paltz’s Lifetime Learning Institute continues to provide stimulating, non-credit programs and courses for adults 55 and older, moving
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State extends health and dependent care spending accounts to provide additional relief to employees
The New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) is implementing changes to the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA)
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Provost Lyman’s December 2020 Report to Faculty
The following report was shared with faculty and staff via email on Dec. 2. Dear Faculty Colleagues: With no way
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Annual leave expiration date extended to Dec. 31, 2021
The New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations has reached agreement with all unions on an extension of the
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NYSHIP Option Transfer Period for 2021 is open now through Dec. 31
The 2021 New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Option Transfer Period runs from now through Dec. 31, 2020, providing
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On-campus testing continues Dec. 2 at Awosting Hall
SUNY New Paltz will conduct COVID-19 pool testing on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Awosting Hall. The Dec. 2 testing is
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College announces extended utility reduction effort to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during winter 2020-21
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 23. Dear Campus Community, With the
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The Sojourner Truth Library is here for you post-Thanksgiving
As the College prepares for fully remote teaching and learning following Thanksgiving Recess, Sojourner Truth Library services and materials will
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Technology FAQs for students, faculty and staff before campus goes fully remote post-Thanksgiving
As the campus community prepares to finish the fall semester with all classes 100% online and no in-person instruction, Information
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Chancellor Malatras visits New Paltz to review mandatory Test Before You Go COVID-19 testing
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY New Paltz on Friday, Nov. 20, and spoke with students, campus administrators and local
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Scholarships available for SUNY’s next Grants and Proposals workshop
The SUNY Center for Professional Development will offer a 12-week workshop, Grants and Proposals: If you write it, they will
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Faculty and Staff: With Winter Break approaching, consider using Cisco Jabber for remote telecommunication
With the end of the fall semester rapidly approaching, the College is asking all faculty and staff to evaluate their
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Winter communication update: Daily Digest will temporarily move to reduced schedule; COVID-19 Dashboard will be updated five days per week
The Office of Communication & Marketing will continue sending the Daily Digest e-newsletter through Winter Break, on a slightly reduced
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POSTPONED: “Eat and You Belong to Us,” originally scheduled for live-streaming Nov. 21 & 22
UPDATE, Nov. 19: This production has been POSTPONED out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of
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Information Technology Services advises Mac users in our community not to update to Big Sur OS
The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is advising all Mac users in the campus community not to update to
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What does your world sound like? Music faculty call for community field recordings to be used in new composition
Two faculty members in the Department of Music are inviting all students, faculty, staff and community members to contribute field
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Update on New Paltz planning for spring semester 2021
The following message was sent by email to students, faculty and staff on Nov. 11. Dear Members of the Campus
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Introducing the inaugural class of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2020-21 class of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty Fellows, the result of
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How do Incomplete Grades work? A primer from Records & Registration
At the end of every semester, the Office of Records & Registration receives many questions about awarding incomplete grades, so
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Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success (Updated Nov. 17)
SUNY New Paltz is seeking faculty and staff volunteers to help facilitate our on-campus COVID-19 pool testing at Awosting Hall.
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Test Before You Go: All students in on-campus population must test negative before going home for Thanksgiving
SUNY New Paltz is adding additional COVID-19 testing dates during the week of Nov. 16 – 20, in order to
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Play On Shakespeare: Theatre Arts presents modern adaptation of “Cymbeline,” Nov. 14 & 15
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed productions of William
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Deadline extended: Faculty now have until Dec. 18 to submit final grades
The following message was sent to faculty and staff by email on Friday, Nov. 6. Dear New Paltz Faculty: We
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Meet the 2020-21 cohort of Sustainability Faculty Fellows
The 2020-21 academic year marks the five-year anniversary of the Sustainability Faculty Learning Community, a fellowship program designed to support
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for winter 2020-21 and spring 2021
The Benefits Office is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program (B-140W) and the UUP
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Provost Lyman’s November 2020 Report to Faculty
The following message was shared with faculty and staff via email on Nov. 3. Dear Faculty Colleagues: This is my
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Nov. 2, 2020 (in advance of Nov. 4 Faculty Senate meeting) We’ve marked off 71 days on the calendar since
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Governor Cuomo announces changes to guidance for travel to and from New York State
On Saturday, Oct. 31, Governor Cuomo announced new guidelines for travel to and from New York State. Effective Wednesday, Nov.
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Checking in with Mail Services: Reminders about new safety policies and proper addressing guidelines
Hello Campus Community, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to remind the campus community about proper addressing
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Updates to Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy for remote teaching, learning and working
The College has updated the Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy with new practices for inclement weather events in the current era
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IRS announces cost-of-living adjustments affecting contribution limits for voluntary savings plans
The IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affecting the dollar limits for retirement plans and other retirement-related items for
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Don’t risk Thanksgiving for Halloween! With just 27 days left of our in-person semester, a reminder to stay vigilant against the virus
The following message was emailed to students on Oct. 29. Dear Students: If there was any Halloween when wearing your
Read MoreIn-person Human Subjects Research cleared to resume
The following message was sent to faculty and staff on Oct. 26 Effective Oct. 26, 2020, in-person human subjects research
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Comment letter from President Christian in response to proposed Homeland Security rule on student visa requirements
The following letter was submitted by President Donald P. Christian to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security via the Federal
Read MoreSave the Date for “Dismantling Racism: Checking in Post-Election,” Nov. 12
SUNY New Paltz will hold the next installment in its series of town hall dialogues on race and racism on
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Reminder from SUNY General Counsel: It is a violation to provide benefits for voting
SUNY General Counsel-In-Charge Sandra M. Casey issued a memorandum on Oct. 28, reminding SUNY campuses that it is a violation
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Clarification for faculty on students’ loss of access to in-person classes due to non-compliance with COVID-19 mandates
As a reminder, per the Chancellor’s universal sanctions, which were mandated to go into effect Oct. 1, students who do
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Time off and leave resources available to faculty and staff during the pandemic
PLEASE NOTE: The resources described below expired on Dec. 31, 2020. We are leaving this post intact for posterity, but
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President Christian encourages campus community to take time to vote
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff by email on Monday, Oct. 26. Dear Members of the
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Literacy Center offering two complimentary k-12 assessments in November
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz will offer complimentary literacy assessments to children in kindergarten through grade 12. Graduate
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Perspectives on the Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping
The following message was shared via email on Oct. 23. Dear Faculty and Staff: I write as a follow-up to
Read MoreThe show must go on – SUNY New Paltz talent supports the 2020 Woodstock Film Festival
The film industry may have effectively shut down for most of 2020, but the annual Woodstock Film Festival switched gears
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Guidance for faculty and advisors ahead of winter and spring course registration
The Office of Records & Registration has published the winter 2020-21 and spring 2021 schedules of classes, which are now
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Oct. 26 Forum on Work-Life Balance: Invitation and Framework
The following invitation was sent to all faculty and staff on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Dear Colleagues, Campus leaders invite faculty
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SUNY Provost announces cancellation of study abroad for winter and spring 2021
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Provost & Senior Vice Chancellor Tod A. Laursen announced last week the cancellation of
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Help shape the future of General Education at SUNY New Paltz, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m.
The General Education Board invites faculty to the fall GE forum on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 3 – 5 p.m.
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