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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Institutional
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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Celebrating fall 2022 Outstanding Graduates
SUNY New Paltz welcomed the friends, family and faculty of exceptional graduating students for the Outstanding Graduates Ceremony on Wednesday,
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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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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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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
Read MorePresident’s December 2022 Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
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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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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The Daily Digest is taking a short Thanksgiving break
The SUNY New Paltz Daily Digest newsletter will take a short hiatus around the Thanksgiving holiday this year, with
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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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International Education Week report: New Paltz is a SUNY leader in international students on campus
SUNY New Paltz had more inbound international students enrolled on campus in fall 2021 than any other SUNY comprehensive
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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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Education alumni return to their alma mater to share strategies for teaching climate solutions
SUNY New Paltz convened a panel of six local Hudson Valley K-12 teachers, five of whom are New Paltz School
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Oasis/Haven are moving to a new location, and you’re invited to the Grand Opening on Nov. 14
Oasis/Haven, the crisis hotline and walk-in center where SUNY New Paltz students can seek counseling services from peers, will
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PitchFest puts local startups to the test with rapid entrepreneurial showcase
Designed to connect investors with entrepreneurs and business owners, the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz bridges
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 16
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Haggerty
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Democracy Matters president helps students get involved and cast their votes in 2022 elections
Led by its president and co-founder, Miles Palminteri ’23 (International Relations), the SUNY New Paltz chapter of Democracy Matters is
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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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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
Read More2022 Alumni Reunion Weekend welcomes alumni back to campus
SUNY New Paltz welcomed more than 200 alumni back to the College for Alumni Reunion Weekend on Oct. 14-16, 2022. Guests
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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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SUNY New Paltz is one of nation’s greenest colleges, says Princeton Review
SUNY New Paltz is once again listed among the most environmentally responsible colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada,
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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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Humor has the power to unite: Distinguished Speaker Liza Donnelly talks cartooning in dark times
Award-winning cartoonist and writer for The New Yorker Liza Donnelly gave a rousing talk on the unifying power of editorial
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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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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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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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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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“The Power of Humor”: A Distinguished Speaker Series event with Liza Donnelly, Oct. 18
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with Liza Donnelly, award-winning cartoonist and writer for The
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College records major energy use decreases in 2021-22, saving more than $300,000
SUNY New Paltz’s Carbon Neutrality / Decarbonization Task Force is pleased to announce significant reductions in the campus’s energy
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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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Odell Winfield talk on library services includes full-circle moment honoring late Black Studies professor’s legacy
This year’s Dennis O’Keefe Lecture at SUNY New Paltz paid tribute to a beloved, late Black Studies professor who helped
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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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“She followed the blueprint”: Alumna Ciara Devlin ’22 shows how networking led her to prestigious accounting firm
It was a full-circle moment when Ciara Devlin ’22 (Accounting; Finance) spoke to a group of students in SUNY New
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Education major working with Department of Teaching & Learning to create trans education resource library
After meeting with transgender and nonbinary students on campus last year, Vanessa Grisales ’23 (Childhood Education; History) wanted to
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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 Council, Faculty Senate endorse effort to apply for “university” designation
The SUNY New Paltz College Council endorsed a proposal at their Sept. 12, 2022, meeting for New Paltz to pursue
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College to test mass notification system on Tuesday, Oct. 4
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at approximately
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Best Value, Best Teaching, Least Debt: SUNY New Paltz scores on more lists than ever before in 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings
SUNY New Paltz was rated the No. 6 best public university in the northeast (non-doctoral) and appeared on 14
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Monday, Sept. 12
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, in Haggerty
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Alumni Reunion Weekend events scheduled to engage alumni across generations, Oct. 14-16
SUNY New Paltz will welcome alumni and guests back to their alma mater for Alumni Reunion Weekend on Oct. 14-16,
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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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Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 gets professional boost from selective SUNY pre-medical program
A new pre-medical opportunity created by SUNY is helping New Paltz‘s own student Amani-Dasia Augustin ’23 (Biology) in her pursuit
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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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New parking designations for the fall 2022 semester
The Parking Office advises the campus community that summer parking policies expired on Aug. 26, and all permit holders
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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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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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Introducing new faculty members for the 2022-23 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce the scholars, educators and artists who will join the SUNY New Paltz community as
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College Consensus says SUNY New Paltz is one of the 30 best values in the U.S.
SUNY New Paltz was rated No. 30 on College Consensus’s 2022 list of the Best Value Colleges & Universities in
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New addresses for Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance and Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities
The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance, which includes the Human Research Ethics Board (HREB), is now located in
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
SUNY New Paltz promotes student accomplishments using Merit, a third-party platform that lets the College share news of students’ academic
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Digging this summer: Brooke Cammann ’23 travels to Italy for excavation project
Brooke Cammann (Art History; Chemistry) fell in love with Italian art history as a first-year student in the SUNY
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SUNY Telecommuting Policy extended to Dec. 31, 2022
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Aug. 15. Dear Colleagues: SUNY system
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School of Education signs pledge to prepare future educators with the tech skills to thrive in digital learning environments
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz was among the first in the U.S. to sign the new Educator
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Parking permits for 2022-23 are now available
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now purchase their parking permits for the 2021-22 academic year. New parking
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“One of the most academically prepared groups we’ve seen”: SUNY New Paltz to welcome incoming class of 2022
NEW PALTZ – More than 1,100 first-year students and about 600 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community
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Are our brains fractals, and why should we care?: AC2 student researchers combine math, biology and psychology in new study
Can brain geometry help us understand mental health? Rising SUNY New Paltz seniors Amani-Dasia Agustin ’23 (Biology) and Anthony
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: Staying “up to date” on your COVID-19 vaccination and uploading multiple boosters to your COVID-19 Profile
This is just one of our COVID-19 updates for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board welcomes new directors, first female chair in the Board’s history
The College is proud to announce the 2022 election of SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board directors T. Dion Baccus ’92 (Finance &
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 Info: All students, faculty and staff must submit proof of a COVID-19 test taken between Aug. 21-27
This is just one of our COVID-19 policies for the fall 2022 semester. To view a comprehensive summary of our
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New shipping contract with FedEx: Here’s what faculty and staff need to know
The College has a new shipping contract with FedEx/Ground, and Mail Services is making some small adjustments to their processes
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“Creating a dialogue with the material”: Sustainable initiative gives theatre sets a new life in Sculpture Program
There was a time when the wood used to create theatrical sets in SUNY New Paltz productions would be
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“Unfamiliar territory”: IDMH hosts two-week program in Puerto Rico for counseling graduate students
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New Paltz deepened its engagement in Puerto Rico this summer during a
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Campus community mourns death of Augie, our beloved, longtime goose-herding Border Collie
It is with sadness that the College shares news of the death of a very good boy, Augie the goose-herding
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Fall 2022 COVID-19 policies for SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff
New Paltz campus leadership has received SUNY’s COVID-19 guidance for the fall 2022 semester and has updated local policies to
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College communications office earns multiple awards for excellence in SUNY competition
SUNY New Paltz won three Best of Category awards in the 2022 SUNY Council for University Advancement (SUNY CUAD) Awards
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Two nations, two colleges, two degrees: Turkish alumna Deniz Ahman ’21 shares her New Paltz Dual Diploma story
International students come to SUNY New Paltz each semester to pursue the academic and social benefits of the college experience
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40 Under Forty returns with new roster of accomplished alumni
The SUNY New Paltz 40 Under Forty awards recognition program returned to Novellas at New Paltz on June 4 to honor a
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New agreement with Dutchess Community College makes it easier for their graduates to earn four-year degrees from SUNY New Paltz
Leaders from SUNY New Paltz and Dutchess Community College (DCC) met Tuesday, June 28, 2022, to sign an articulation agreement
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Preparing for the green energy future: Inside SUNY New Paltz’s collaboration with SUNY Polytechnic in wind turbine technology
SUNY New Paltz engineering students are learning about the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines in a new
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New Paltz STEAM Clubs take teaching and learning out to the farm
The School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is proving that some of the best teaching and learning occurs
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Reflections and resources for Juneteenth 2022
In 2021, the New York State Legislature approved June 19 (Juneteenth) as a state holiday. This year Juneteenth falls on
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SUNY Telecommuting Policy extended to Aug. 31
The following message was sent via email to all employees on June 15. Dear Colleagues: SUNY system administration has
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Reminders from Student Financial Services to get you ready for fall 2022
As we look ahead to the start of the upcoming semester, the Office of Student Financial Services shares these reminders
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Parking on campus during summer recess
The following message was sent via email from the Parking Office to all students, faculty and staff on June 14.
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Retirement Profile: Howard Good
Digital Media & Journalism Professor Howard ”Howie” Good, who taught for 37 years at SUNY New Paltz, is retiring at
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Voter turnout activist Chet Guenther ’22: “The issues that matter most right now have the biggest impact on our generation”
As youth participation in elections increases nationwide, one recent SUNY New Paltz graduate has been recognized for his efforts
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Nominate a colleague for a 2022-23 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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Eighth annual Memorial Day Ceremony at SUNY New Paltz offers a special tribute to former student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Keith Yennie
Members of the SUNY New Paltz community joined together on Thursday, May 26, for the College’s 8th annual Memorial Day
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Welcome, summer! Friends, colleagues and a new president gather at the annual BBQ
SUNY New Paltz’s annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Picnic and BBQ returned on Tuesday, May 24, as hundreds of colleagues
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Five Classified Staff members earn Presidential Recognition Awards for outstanding campus service
SUNY New Paltz honored five Classified Staff members with Presidential Recognition Awards at the 2022 Faculty & Staff Appreciation
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Summer 2022: Schedule for the Daily Digest newsletter
The Office of Communication & Marketing will continue producing Daily Digest email newsletters this summer on a reduced, two-days-per-week schedule
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SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard to be retired effective May 31, 2022
After more than two years of daily updates, SUNY New Paltz will retire its COVID-19 Dashboard effective Tuesday, May 31,
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New Paltz graduates share their thoughts before walking the stage at Commencement 2022
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated a joyful, three-day 2022 Commencement weekend, May 20-22, with our newest graduates looking back
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz hosts in-person 2022 Commencement
SUNY New Paltz hosted three in-person Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 and 22, a joyful weekend and a well-deserved
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz to establish Dr. Betty Shabazz Endowment to support BIPOC Educational Leaders
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the creation of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Endowment for the Development of Black,
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Limited parking in Admin Parking Lot 15 on Friday, May 20
SUNY New Paltz employees are advised that some parking spaces in Admin Parking Lot 15 (near the Haggerty Administration Building)
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Lavender Ceremony brings together New Paltz LGBTQ+ community
A new favorite Commencement-season tradition at SUNY New Paltz returned on Friday, May 6, as graduating seniors gathered with faculty,
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Core hours for summer begin May 23
SUNY New Paltz employees are advised that core hours for summer begin on Monday, May 23, 2022. Core business hours will
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Art History Associate Professor Keely Heuer is the 2022 Mentor of the Year
In a time-honored tradition, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was awarded this year’s Undergraduate Research Mentor of the
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Six New Paltz faculty and staff named 2022 SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
Six SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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A tale of two eras: As Commencement approaches, New Paltz students reflect on the before and after of COVID-19
For many members of the SUNY New Paltz class of 2022, the “college experience” has been a fractured thing: two
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