Employee tuition assistance program open for fall 2020
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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Campus Food Pantry will continue remote operation through fall 2020
The SUNY New Paltz Campus Food Pantry is continuing to serve on- and off-campus students, and on-campus faculty and staff,
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Engineering Innovation Hub at SUNY New Paltz awarded LEED Gold Certification
SUNY New Paltz’s Engineering Innovation Hub has earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Buildings Council. LEED is the
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College announces 2020 Presidential Recognition Award recipients
SUNY New Paltz congratulates six exceptional Classified Staff members who received the 2020 Presidential Recognition Award for their distinguished service
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Update on undergraduate diploma mailing
Undergraduate diplomas for May 2020 SUNY New Paltz graduates are being packaged for mailing now, with an anticipated shipping date
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Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teacher Pilot Program: Call for Mentor Teachers
The Offices of the Provost, Graduate & Extended Learning, and Instructional Technology, together with the Faculty Senate Committee on Educational
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Meet this year’s Center for Student Success Peer Advisors team
The Center for Student Success (CSS) at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to introduce the 2020-21 team of Peer Advisors
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Transfer student course registration opens Monday, July 20
Fall 2020 course registration for transfer students at SUNY New Paltz will run from July 20–24, 2020. Students are eligible
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College updates quarantine policy: New students must quarantine at home for seven days prior to coming to campus
SUNY New Paltz has updated its student quarantine policy for the fall 2020 semester to make the policy for new
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Information for student clubs and organizations regarding fall 2020 semester
The following message was sent by email to students on Tuesday, July 14. Dear Student Club Presidents and Leaders: I
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Spring 2020 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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New location makes the Scholar’s Mentorship Program “a place students can call home”
SUNY New Paltz has completed a project to renovate Student Union Building rooms 035-043 and relocate the Scholar’s Mentorship Program
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Dismantling Racism: University Policing and Campus Climate, Wednesday, July 15
SUNY New Paltz will host a community town hall for current students, faculty and staff on race, inclusion and equity
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Campus leaders respond to new SEVP policies affecting educational access for nonimmigrant international students
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff on Friday, July 10, 2020. Dear Members of the Campus
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Department of Theatre Arts announces major changes to 2020-21 production season
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will replace its traditional model of full-scale stage productions with a
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New travel guidance for employees following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 205
On June 24, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 205, which requires individuals to quarantine for 14 days after traveling
Read MoreThe Center for Student Engagement opens at New Paltz
Effective July 1, 2020, the Center for Student Engagement is open for business! The Center for Student Engagement strives to
Read MoreA half century of influence celebrated at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz and The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives welcomed members of the public to attend a virtual retirement
Read MoreMessage from President Christian on proposed campus re-opening plans
Dear Members of the Campus Community: Now that Governor Cuomo and the NYS Health Department have issued guidance (on Friday,
Read MoreChristian Wilwohl to leave SUNY New Paltz after serving as director of study abroad since 2012
Dr. Christian Wilwohl, who has served as the SUNY New Paltz director of study abroad since 2012, has been appointed
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College to test mass notification system on Tuesday, July 7
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Tuesday, July 7, at approximately
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Protocols and supervisor guidance for employee return to campus
Colleagues, As we prepare to bring campus community members back, we know that many employees are concerned and feel uncertain
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A labor of love — Alumni Association welcomes Class of 2020
The Office of Development & Alumni Relations at the College was determined to welcome the Class of 2020 into the
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State issues guidance to colleges and universities to allow some in-person instruction and on-campus housing for fall
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday, June 18, 2020, that New York State would be issuing guidance to colleges
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Historic Week for Inclusion
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on June 18, 2020. Dear Members of the
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Telecommuting Pilot Program extended through Oct. 2
On Wednesday, June 17, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations announced the extension of the pilot telecommuting program first put
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SUNY New Paltz Listens: A Conversation About Race, Wednesday, June 24
Inviting students, faculty and staff to the first in a series of town hall dialogues; Pre-registration is required The Student
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On Juneteenth
Despite being the most prominent holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth (June 19) does not
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FAQ for faculty regarding Online/Hybrid/Blended Learning during COVID-19 and beyond
I have never been certified to teach online or hybrid courses, can I teach online or hybrid courses during fall
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Planning your fall 2020 courses
Dear Faculty Colleagues: We thank you for your continual attention to preparing for the fall 2020 semester amid our ongoing
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More than 250 Hudson Valley artists “Stay Home, Make Art”
As the the world responded to COVID-19 this spring, the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz asked
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Action items for students from the Office of Student Financial Services
As we look forward to the start of the upcoming semester, we want to remind you of important steps you
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Message from President Christian: Planning for fall 2020 at SUNY New Paltz
Dear Current and Accepted SUNY New Paltz Students, Whether you are a current student at New Paltz or will be
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SUNY New Paltz will host retirement celebration for Gerald Benjamin, June 25 via Webex
President Donald P. Christian and The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz welcome members of the
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SUNY and Research Foundation issue research restarting guidance
On June 9, 2020, SUNY and The Research Foundation released the following guidance on restarting research activities on campuses. MEMORANDUM
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University Police – A Message to Our Community
The following message was shared with all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Friday, June 5. To Our
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SUNY New Paltz partners with the New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team on virtual support efforts during COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz is working closely with the regional community on active drug and alcohol prevention measures during the pandemic,
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Message from SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson – June 4, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson shared the following message with all SUNY campuses on June 4, 2020: To the SUNY
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New Paltz students receive SUNY Fellowships to support ongoing education
Two SUNY New Paltz students are among the 55 recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowships, an award designed to
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Knowing better and doing better
President Christian and I sent a message to the campus community last Friday recognizing the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Abery
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Memorandum on extension of agreements to temporarily suspend forfeiture of personal leave accruals
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz All Bargaining Units From: Volforte, Michael (Governor’s Office
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Summer is a great time for students to sign up for secure, multi-factor authentication
A new security tool will soon be required for all SUNY New Paltz students to log into their campus accounts,
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Off-campus students: 10 minutes to complete your Census response will help New Paltz for the next 10 years
SUNY New Paltz is encouraging all off-campus students to complete the 2020 Census, a quick and easy act of democratic
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Acknowledging the trauma of disproportionate violence in African American communities
The following message was sent to SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Friday, May 29. Dear Members of
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College mourns passing of Steven Ziskind, student leader in mechanical engineering
It is with great sadness that the College shares news of the death of Steven Ziskind, an undergraduate student from
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Stuart Robinson, director of athletics, wellness & recreation, will leave SUNY New Paltz after 28-year career
Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Stuart Robinson has announced that he is leaving SUNY New Paltz after a 28-year
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What New Paltz students need to know about voting in the June 23 primary
Students who are interested in voting in the Presidential and Federal Primary on June 23, 2020, should review the following
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President Donald P. Christian and Sandra K. Christian fund endowment for student research
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian believes that student research participation is one of several high-impact educational practices known
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SUNY New Paltz virtual Commencement celebrates graduates’ exceptional achievements and resilience
SUNY New Paltz conferred more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its first-ever virtual Commencement on Friday, May 22.
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2020 Virtual Commencement: How to watch and where to find coverage
Virtual Commencement is finally here! Even in unexpected circumstances, we’re so excited to have this opportunity to celebrate with our
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Update on the future of the Daily Digest
The Office of Communication & Marketing, with support from the President’s Cabinet, will continue producing Daily Digest e-newsletters this summer,
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Students: P grade election period opens today
The following message was sent to students by the College Registrar on Monday, May 18. We are posting it today
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Response to conversation about campus learning management systems
Dear Colleagues, Thanks for today’s robust conversation about campus learning management system (LMS) platforms. Input from faculty regarding functionality and needs
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SUNY New Paltz ready for first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will hold a virtual, pre-recorded Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, in recognition of the hard work,
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Memo from Payroll Office on Holiday Comp Time
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Unclassified UUP Employees Memo – NYS & UUP
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Sounding off on the sound board: Radio DJs’ signatures preserve 20-year history of WFNP
There has been a secret hidden beneath the radio cabinetry at WFNP, the College’s student-run radio station, since 1999. For
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Mail Services – Summer 2020 Updates
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to share the following updates about our summer operations. We are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4
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SUNY Chancellor Johnson statement on federal changes to Title IX safeguards
Dear members of our campus community: SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson issued the following statement on Tuesday, May 12, regarding
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Update on work-related travel
All work-related travel through June 30, 2020, is cancelled. Work-related travel after June 30, 2020, will be very limited and
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, May 20
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. The meeting
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Credit/refund schedule for spring 2020 charges impacted by COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz has been working with SUNY System Administration to determine a credit/refunding schedule specific to certain spring 2020
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Extension to Telecommuting Pilot Program
On Friday, May 8, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations announced the extension of the pilot telecommuting program first put
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International students find virtual home at SUNY New Paltz during pandemic
Everything seemed to change over the span of just two weeks for SUNY New Paltz international student Gabriela Martins ’21
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May 7 Message from SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson
To the SUNY Community, Throughout the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, SUNY has responded as a system. Students, faculty and
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Provost’s Report to Faculty – May 2020
Dear Colleagues: It is impossible to say enough about the valiant work of the academic and professional faculty to adjust,
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College faculty will meet on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m.
A full meeting of the SUNY New Paltz faculty will take place this Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. via
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May 6 is last day for students to elect S/U option or submit a course withdrawal request
Wednesday, May 6, is the last day for New Paltz students to elect to the satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) option or to submit
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
May 4, 2020 (in advance of May 6 Faculty Senate Meeting and May 7 Faculty Meeting) I wish everyone well
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Four New Paltz employees receive 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, and four
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Update on Fall Semester Academic Contingency Planning
Dear Faculty Colleagues: Last week we announced the decision to suspend the requirement for online/hybrid certification for fall 2020 offerings
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Megan Vaughn is SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Salutatorian
Teaching runs in the family for Megan Vaughn ’20 (Early Childhood & Childhood Education: Mathematics), SUNY New Paltz’s 2020 Salutatorian.
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Economic Impact Study: SUNY New Paltz remains top employer in Ulster County
SUNY New Paltz employed 1,623 people in the 2017-18 academic year, retaining its status as the No. 1 employer in
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Virtual Student Research Symposium will launch Friday, May 1
The 26th annual Student Research Symposium will proceed in an online format this year with a series of pre-recorded presentations
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Ed Carroll ’85, COO of AMC Networks, will provide greeting at virtual Undergraduate Commencement
Carroll will deliver full Undergraduate Commencement address at rescheduled in-person ceremony in May 2021 SUNY New Paltz announces the program
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From fake news to news deserts: Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. targets integrity, truth in modern journalism
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. ’06 HON and James H. Ottaway Jr. ’18 HON to campus
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Mail Services remains open and operational (with limited staff)
Dear Members of the Campus Community, As a reminder, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing is open Monday –
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Virtual panel with Title IX professionals, April 29 at noon
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Title IX Working Group is hosting a virtual panel featuring Title IX
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Faculty Senate approves new Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program
The SUNY New Paltz Faculty Senate voted to approve a proposal to develop a new, online bachelor’s degree program in
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, April 29
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. The meeting
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Provost’s Report to Faculty – April 2020
Dear Colleagues: As I begin this report, I must first thank the faculty for working so hard to make the
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Five New Paltz students receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
State University of New York Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson named the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence on Wednesday,
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In-person May 2020 Commencement rescheduled for May 2021; Virtual May 2020 Commencement will be held on May 22, 2020
Dear Members of the Campus Community: The College is moving forward with plans to reschedule the postponed May 2020 Commencement
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
April 20, 2020 (in advance of April 22 Faculty Senate Meeting) It is stunning and sobering how our world has
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New Review and Approval Process for All Purchases
Dear Members of the Campus Community: In accordance with the President and VP Halstead’s email regarding the economic and financial
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Update on SUNY academic journal contract with Elsevier
Dear Colleagues, Last month, the SUNY Library Consortium (SLC) reached an agreement with Elsevier, publisher of the ScienceDirect collection of
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Campus Auxiliary Services responds to local need with to-go donations
When the local community reached out in need, Sodexo of SUNY New Paltz Campus Auxiliary Services responded quickly with both
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Economic and financial impact of COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff, You certainly are aware of the economic and financial impact of COVID-19 in New
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Notice from Payroll: April 2020 general salary increases will be delayed
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Classified Employees (CSEA, NYSCOPBA) and Unclassified Employees (M/C)
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Donations pour in for SUNY New Paltz students experiencing need during COVID-19 crisis
SUNY New Paltz has raised more than $13,000 since March 31 to help students facing unexpected need during the COVID-19
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Update on communication protocols
As we continue to adapt to new demands and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and our community’s shift to
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President Christian will host another Virtual Hot Chocolate on April 15
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian will host another Hot Chocolate with the President event on Wednesday, April 15,
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Undergraduate Admission staff meeting virtually with prospects and families
The Office of Undergraduate Admission has launched a suite of services at a new virtual portal for prospective students and
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Open letter to faculty from SUNY New Paltz students
Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty, We the students write to you the faculty with the intent of sharing our experiences
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Teaching with compassion in an age of remote learning
A message from Assistant Vice President for Graduate and Extended Learning Shala Mills: I regret that I never got to
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New Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs appointed, effective Jan. 1, 2021
Dear Campus Community, After a national search that garnered over 100 applications, I am very pleased that our successful candidate
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz appoints new vice president for enrollment management
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey D. Gant, director of undergraduate admissions at Montclair State
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Additional info regarding modified course registration schedule
Proper academic advising will be critical to ensuring that our undergraduate students continue to be successful as we transition from
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Summer hours to begin May 1
SUNY New Paltz is publishing important messages and news updates related to the College’s response to COVID-19 on the campus
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3D printers at HVAMC construct face shields to fight coronavirus
Update: As of April 23, 2020, the HVAMC has produced more than 14,400 shields The Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center
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New email protocols to reduce inbox overflow
SUNY New Paltz is publishing important messages and news updates related to the College’s response to COVID-19 on the campus
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