Parking Office closed Jan. 20 – 24
The SUNY New Paltz Parking Office will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 20, Friday, Jan. 21, and Monday, Jan. 24,
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Institutional
The countdown begins! Our plans for in-person Commencement ceremonies May 20-22
SUNY New Paltz is preparing to celebrate our newest graduates at in-person, outdoor Commencement ceremonies on May 20, 21 &
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Updated mileage rate for employee travel, and other spring 2022 info from the Travel Office
The following information was originally delivered to all faculty and staff via a Jan. 18 email from the Travel Office.
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Global Engagement Program hosts U.N Ambassador to Cuba Yuri Gala Lopes
The SUNY Global Engagement Program hosted a discussion of Cuba’s position in the United Nations with Ambassador Yuri Gala Lopez and
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College publishes fall 2021 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester, honoring students who excel academically and
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Catherine Collado ’19g awarded Fulbright for program in South Korea
Study Abroad Advisor Catherine Collado ’19g (Business Administration) has been named a recipient of the U.S.-Korea International Education Administrators Award,
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New Student Orientation in January 2022 will be fully virtual
The SUNY New Paltz Center for Student Engagement is moving all January Orientation activities online as a measure to protect
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Matching Gift Challenge raises more than $100,000 for Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz
When two anonymous donors challenged SUNY New Paltz to raise funds to address the needs of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
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New Paltz faculty can now access professional development and resources through the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
SUNY New Paltz has obtained an Institutional Membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), a move that
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SUNY-wide telecommuting pilot program extended into 2022
The following information was shared with all employees via email on Dec. 22, 2021. We are pleased to announce that
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SUNY Board of Trustees appoints Deborah F. Stanley as interim chancellor effective Jan. 15, 2022
The following press release was issued by SUNY on Dec. 20, 2021. State University of New York Board of
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Daily Digest schedule for winter 2021-22
The Daily Digest email newsletter will take a short end-of-year break from Dec. 23 – 31, and return in the
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Most campus buildings will be card-access-only during winter break
Most buildings on the SUNY New Paltz campus will be closed to the public from close-of-business on Dec. 23 until
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Campus H: Drive will be retired on March 14, 2022, and other winter news from ITS
The shared Campus Drive for file storage, also known as the H: Drive, will be retired on March 14, 2022,
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The GRE is no longer required for graduate programs in education in New York State
SUNY students interested in graduate-level (masters and advanced certificate) programs in teaching and educational administration are no longer required to
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SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announces resignation effective Jan. 14, 2022
On Dec. 9, 2021, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras submitted a letter to the SUNY Board of Trustees announcing his intention
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Two new updates to the campus hot water system will deliver carbon-use reduction and cost savings
Facilities Management is pleased to share information about two campus infrastructure upgrades that advance SUNY New Paltz’s carbon reduction goals
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Overview of expected spring 2022 COVID-19 policies
Update: The most current COVID-19 policies for spring 2022 can be found at this link. The new link confirms our
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Tanhena Pacheco Dunn will assume new position as Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion on Jan. 1
Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, who currently serves as Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dec. 6, 2021 (in advance of Dec. 8 Faculty Senate Meeting) I know that we all look forward to wrapping
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Jessica Binns-Dickinson appointed new Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Binns-Dickinson to the newly created position of Assistant Vice
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Acclaimed neuroscientist extolls the perks of “Good Anxiety”
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted New York University professor and author Dr. Wendy Suzuki for an engaging conversation
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“Mary Frank: The Observing Heart,” opens Feb. 5 at The Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is delighted to present “Mary Frank: The Observing Heart,” an
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Professor Andrea Noel receives fellowship to support residency in Poland
Professor Andrea Noel of the Department of Teaching & Learning has been named a recipient of an Ulam Programme fellowship
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Standing in solidarity and peace with the Arbery family
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 26. Dear Campus Community, On
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Standing with Black communities in the wake of the Rittenhouse verdict
The following message was sent by email to all students, faculty and staff on Nov. 22, 2021. SUNY New Paltz
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Get involved with the academic program development process with RAPID3
RAPID3 – Re-envisioning Academic Program (Internal) Development, Design and Delivery – is a subcommittee of the Strategic Planning Council that
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Journalist Cindi Leive gives inspiring talk at Hudson Valley Writing Project’s “Still We Rise” seminar
Acclaimed journalist Cindi Leive paid a visit to SUNY New Paltz on Nov. 13 to deliver the keynote address at
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New Paltz UPD honored with 2021 SUNY Police Chiefs Association Awards
Seven members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) were honored for life-saving actions and outstanding professionalism
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Dorsky Museum announces Hudson Valley Artists 2021 Purchase Award
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz will acquire new artwork from regional artist ransome, titled “Lemonade,”
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Reminders about final exam accommodations with the Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works each semester to coordinate exam accommodations for New Paltz students who request them. For
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“To offer love for our country and freedom”: Campus community raises a toast on Veterans Day
Students, faculty, alumni and staff came together with the local veteran and military community on Veterans Day 2021 to toast
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Global Engagement Program hosts foreign policy talk with Biden admin Assistant Secretary of State Elizabeth Allen, Nov. 17
The SUNY Global Engagement Program invites one and all to attend a discussion of foreign policy with Elizabeth Allen, assistant
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SUNY New Paltz UPD will adopt use of body cameras following Advisory Committee recommendation
The following announcement was sent to all students, faculty and staff by email on Nov. 15. Dear Campus Community, The
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Two from New Paltz selected as SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute fellows
Two SUNY New Paltz administrators will join eight other SUNY faculty and staff from six campuses as newly named 2022
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We are ALL IN: New Paltz students had highest voting rate in SUNY in 2020
The results are in from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for 2020, and New Paltz students finished first in
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, Nov. 17
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, via teleconference.
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Announcing Sustainability Fellows for 2021-22
The Sustainability Faculty Learning Community is pleased to announce the sixth cohort of Sustainability Faculty Fellows, who will join a supportive
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College appoints Dr. Edward Lawson to new position as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations in the Center for Student Engagement
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Lawson, J.D., MBA, as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations
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Student-led discussion on Asian hate sparks productive conversation
The SUNY New Paltz Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) led a wide-ranging conversation on Asian hate in America,
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Support our Hawks! Two afternoon playoff games (and a food truck!) on campus, Nov. 3
The top-ranked SUNY New Paltz Field Hockey team and the No. 2 seed Men’s Soccer team have home playoff contests
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Nov. 1, 2021 (in advance of Nov. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) Table of Contents: COVID-19 Management and Case Trajectory –
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SUNY New Paltz is one of the best colleges making international education accessible to all students, says U.S. Dept. of State
SUNY New Paltz has been named a 20-Year Gilman Top Producer by the U.S. Department of State, an honor reserved
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“Ring out for Climate”: Van den Berg clocktower will chime on Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. for UN Summit
SUNY New Paltz is joining a global call to action to highlight the importance of the 26th annual United Nations
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It’s official: D2L Brightspace is SUNY’s new learning management system
SUNY has announced their selection of Desire2Learn’s (D2L) Brightspace learning management system as the new digital learning environment for all
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Every year is an election year! Ulster County Early Voting at SUNY New Paltz, Oct. 23 – 31
The Ulster County Board of Elections will host early voting at the Student Union Building, room 62 (lower level), starting
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Election Day 2021 is Nov. 2: Here’s what you need to know about Political Activity on Campus
The College shares this reminder about State University policy on the use of campus facilities and other resources for campaign-related
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College mourns passing of Dr. Spencer Mass, Director of Accelerated Dual Degree Medical Programs
It is with sadness that the College shares that Dr. Spencer Mass, instructor in the Department of Biology and director
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100% of SUNY New Paltz students are now in compliance with SUNY’s Vaccine Policy
All New Paltz students enrolled for fall 2021 are fully compliant with the SUNY-wide COVID-19 vaccination requirement. More than 97%
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Thursday, Oct. 21
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, via teleconference.
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Reminders from Design & Print Services for the 2021-22 academic year
The Design & Print Services staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to remind you that we
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Update on campus building heating for fall and winter 2021
The following message was sent to all members of the campus community via email on Oct. 14. Facilities Operations staff
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The President’s Award for Student Excellence: A new recognition for outstanding New Paltz Hawks
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the creation of the new President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Oct. 4, 2021 (in advance of Oct. 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) It is difficult to believe that we have reached
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Sierra Magazine: New Paltz is a Cool School (thanks to its sustainability efforts)
SUNY New Paltz has again been recognized as one of the 200 most environmentally friendly colleges in the U.S.
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz celebrates more than $24.7 million raised for scholarships and campus programs
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated the successful conclusion of Soaring Higher—The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz, the first-ever comprehensive
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The College names recipients of the 2021 Heritage and Alumni Awards
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the names of distinguished alumni and friends of the College who will be
Read MoreAll are welcome to a public online meeting to provide feedback on the M.S. in Communication Disorders program, Oct. 18
SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the public to participate in a virtual meeting (via Zoom) on Monday,
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Survey says: Student feedback propels SUNY New Paltz to top 350 nationwide in Wall Street Journal college rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 349 in the 2022 edition of the Wall Street Journal / Times
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Winter is coming! Use our Office Availability page for news about reduced and remote staffing
As we look ahead to the inclement weather season, a reminder that information about remote staffing, understaffed offices and temporary
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Faculty: Planning to teach remotely in spring 2022? Establish provisional certification by Nov. 15
The following information was sent via email to all faculty and staff on Sept. 15. As we plan for
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Email, text, website and INFO line: Where to find weather delay and cancellation news for SUNY New Paltz
The College has made a small change in our approach to communicating weather delays and cancellations, which will help ensure
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Science Lab Initiative third and fourth rounds announced at SUNY New Paltz
The Office of New York State Assemblymember Kevin Cahill ’77 (Political Science) and The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives
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All faculty must remain masked while teaching, per new state policy
The New York Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has issued updated guidance requiring universal masking in state offices and
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Reminder: Communicating death of a campus community member
As a member of the SUNY New Paltz community, you may be notified of a campus member’s death through an
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Guidance for in-person faculty who must be away from class for reasons related to COVID-19
The following guidance was shared with all faculty and staff via email on Sept. 3. How should a Faculty Member
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Let your voice be heard in the search for the next President of SUNY New Paltz
Students, faculty and staff will have opportunities on Sept. 9 and 10 to share their hopes and priorities for
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College to conduct mandatory, periodic surveillance testing of vaccinated students, faculty and staff beginning Sept. 7
SUNY New Paltz will require all vaccinated students, faculty and staff with a campus presence to be tested for COVID-19
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SUNY’s vaccine policy is now in effect. Unvaccinated students: Here’s what you need to do now
Following the FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, all SUNY students are now required to show proof of full
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Expanded on-campus COVID-19 testing options for Aug. 23 – 27
The College is temporarily expanding on-campus COVID-19 testing from Monday, Aug. 23, to Friday, Aug. 27, to accommodate members of
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President Christian delivers 12th and final State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his 12th and final State of the College Address on Aug. 20,
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Welcome and welcome back! Highlights from Moving-In Day 2021
More than 2,600 SUNY New Paltz students are moving into residence halls ahead of the fall 2021 semester, including
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Here’s how contact tracing will work at SUNY New Paltz in fall 2021
In the 2020-21 academic year, many SUNY New Paltz staff members worked quickly to shift their day-to-day duties and help
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Our approach to evaluating instructional modality change requests from faculty in fall 2021
The College is continuing with plans to provide students primarily in-person educational and co-curricular experiences in fall 2021, consistent with
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Timeline of Humanities HVAC installations and upgrades since 2000
The Humanities building was constructed in 1966 and has long served the College as one of our most widely used
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Daily Digest moving to a three-day-per-week schedule for fall 2021
The Office of Communication & Marketing will continue producing Daily Digest email newsletters on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule during
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What faculty should know ahead of the fall 2021 semester
This information was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Aug. 16. As we prepare for the first
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New York and SUNY approve new telecommuting program for all employee classifications
Update: The telecommuting program described below has been extended through Dec. 31, 2022. The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER)
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Staffing transitions in the Office of Communication & Marketing
Melissa Kaczmarek has announced her intention to step down from her position as Director of Communication in the Office of
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College requiring vaccination for fall sport athletes
SUNY New Paltz is requiring all fall sport athletes (competing in men’s & women’s cross country and soccer, field hockey,
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College to return to core operating hours on Monday, Aug. 16
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall 2021 semester, a reminder for faculty and staff
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College excited to welcome diverse and academically strong class for in-person fall 2021 semester
More than 1,000 first-year students and about 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community for an in-person
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Students: Take the Starfish “Tell Us About Yourself” survey today and help us provide personalized advising
There’s a new way for New Paltz students to get off to a great start with academic advising ahead of
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Thursday, Aug. 5
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, via teleconference.
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Overview of fall 2021 COVID-19 policies at SUNY New Paltz
UPDATE, Aug 6: In light of new CDC recommendations and the spread of the Delta variant, the College revised fall
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Statement from the Center for International Programs on “A Renewed Commitment to International Education”
On Monday, July 26, the U.S. Departments of State and Education issued a joint statement of principles articulating “A Renewed
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Parking permits for 2021-22 are now available
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now purchase their parking permits for the 2021-22 academic year by logging
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COVID-19 testing at SUNY New Paltz moving back to Awosting Hall on Aug. 2
Our on-campus COVID-19 testing clinic will return to Awosting Hall effective Aug. 2, 2021, after spending most of the summer
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Staffing changes in the Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance
The following information was shared with faculty and staff via email on July 20. Faculty and staff working with the
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Restructuring Plans in Enrollment Management, Provost’s Office and Graduate & Extended Learning
The following information was shared with all campus employees via email on July 21, 2021. Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty
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Fully vaccinated students can visit residence halls without restrictions in fall 2021
As the College prepares for a more normal, in-person fall 2021 semester, we are updating our residence hall visitation policies
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At SUNY’s direction, the College is working to reduce campus printing and paper consumption
This information was first announced to the campus community in a comprehensive email sent by the Division of Administration &
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How employee travel will work in the 2021-22 academic year
This information was first announced to the campus community in a comprehensive email sent by the Division of Administration &
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Info on purchasing for the 2021-22 academic year
This information was first announced to the campus community in a comprehensive email sent by the Division of Administration &
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New Paltz students must show proof of vaccination to live on campus in fall 2021
All SUNY New Paltz students who intend to live in on-campus housing during the fall 2021 semester MUST show proof
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John Shupe, AVP for Facilities Management, announces retirement after more than 20 years at the College
The following announcement was shared by email with faculty and staff on July 14. John Shupe, Assistant Vice President for
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College mourns passing of A.J. Williams-Myers, longtime Black Studies faculty member
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Dr. Albert J. (“A.J.”) Williams-Myers, professor
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SUNY #30DayVaxChallenge: Get vaccinated now for a safe and smooth return to campus
SUNY New Paltz students: If you have not yet been vaccinated, now is the time to do it! We’re all
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Information Technology Services makes organizational changes to better serve campus community
The following announcement was shared with faculty and staff via email on July 7. I want to inform you of
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Action required: Employees must sign off on new DOH guidance at my.newpaltz.edu
The following information was sent to all faculty and staff via email on July 6. Dear colleagues, New York has
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