Four New Paltz students honored with 2022 Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence
Four SUNY New Paltz students will receive SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Student Excellence this spring, based on their distinctive academic,
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Student News
Bart Gellman’s lecture “Secrets, Leaks and the National Security State, ” April 26
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce Barton Gellman’s upcoming lecture titled,
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Students share artwork for Autism Acceptance Month
April marks Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate neurodiversity amongst autistic individuals. This year, Autism Acceptance Month reflects a
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Green laundry: Student researcher finds eco-friendly upgrade to Theatre Arts costume chore
SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Theatre Arts puts on multiple productions a year. That means lots of rehearsals, lots
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BFA & MFA Thesis Exhibitions at the Dorsky Museum, April 29 – May 24
The School of Fine & Performing Arts, Department of Art, and Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz
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More than 100 turn out for Dining Etiquette event hosted by business student clubs
Student leaders from the SUNY New Paltz Management Association and our American Marketing Association chapter hosted an Etiquette Dinner
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Curating Blackness through pop culture history: Recap of graphic designer Kelly Walters’ Design Week address
SUNY New Paltz welcomed renowned author, educator and designer Kelly Walters to campus to provide the opening Keynote Address at
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SUNY’s Got Your Back: Join the statewide effort to help violence survivors
A SUNY initiative to create and distribute personal care items for victims and survivors of violence returns to New Paltz
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Student Association announces spring 2022 election results
The following message was sent to all students via email on April 8. Good Evening New Paltz Community, We are
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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, April 10-15
SUNY New Paltz is honoring Mental Health Week 2022 with a full schedule of events from April 10-15 to help
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A positive example: Airman finds balance taking New Paltz courses toward Community College of the Air Force degree
When Master Sgt. Jeffrey Mills ’23 (Liberal Studies) embarked on completing his associate’s degree through the New York Air National
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Ed Carroll ’85 at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz is honored to welcome distinguished alumnus Ed Carroll ’85 (Communication & Media), a recognized leader in the
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SUNY New Paltz will present honorary doctorate to Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g at 2022 Commencement Ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will celebrate the career and contributions of Everton H. Henriques ’78 ’83g (Chemistry), a chemist, engineer, entrepreneur,
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Vote! Vote! Vote! Student Association Elections open now through April 7 at noon
Attention students! Don’t forget to vote in the New Paltz Student Association elections, which includes electing the 2022-2023 Executive Board
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Women’s Leadership Summit returns in person with best and brightest alumnae and leaders
Twenty-eight SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders offered first-hand career advice on accelerating and achieving professional goals to students
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
April 4, 2022 (in advance of April 6 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone well at what I know is
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Free gender-affirming clothing for New Paltz students, April 1 starting at noon
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Trans Closet of the Hudson Valley to campus on Friday, April 1, as an opportunity
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Spring 2022 update from Information Technology Services
We’ve all experienced significant technological change over the past few years. Much of this change was necessary to fulfil the
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Bringing Disability Studies into the classroom: Two critical approaches from Honors Program students
Given the importance of addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality and culture in educational settings, it can sometimes feel
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Amateur archaeologists wanted! Nine-credit summer course lets students be part of two digs in Kingston
All New Paltz students are invited to join a one-of-a-kind historical project this summer as part of a Department of
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Commencement 2022 update: Our plans for COVID-19 safety, guests and more
SUNY New Paltz is planning a Commencement weekend on May 20, 21 & 22, 2022, that resembles celebrations in
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Good as gold: SUNY New Paltz is a top Military Friendly® school for eighth-straight year
SUNY New Paltz has once again been recognized for its service for veteran, dependent and active-military students with the Military
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Can social media be good for us? “Without Limits” panel looks to accentuate the positive
At a historical moment when social media platforms face increasing scrutiny for their role in society and politics, a College
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Be a candidate! 2022-2023 Student Association Executive Board and Senate elections approaching
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students by email on March 8. Hello SUNY New Paltz students,
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‘Indulge Your Senses: Scaling Intimacy in a Digital World’ event with Michael Dorf, March 28
The SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents an evening with Michael Dorf, founder and CEO of City Winery,
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We are not built for this: Interdisciplinary Honors Program thesis delves into the modern mind
The world is changing faster than ever before. Are our brains able to keep pace? That’s the question that New
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Sojourner Truth Library receives grant for new book and media acquisitions; Requests form open through March 20
The Friends of the Library recently made a grant to the Sojourner Truth Library for new book and media purchases,
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Announcing spring 2022 Academic Year Undergraduate Research Experience award winners
The College’s Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (RSCA) program is delighted to announce the winners of the spring 2022 Academic
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Free Income Tax Assistance Available through School of Business
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Jan. 31, 2022 (in advance of Feb. 2 Faculty Senate Meeting) I hope your first days of the new semester
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The class of 2022 will kick off the countdown to graduation at the 100 Days to Commencement Senior Celebration,
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Spring Welcome from the Student Association
The following message was sent to all students on Jan. 31, 2022. Dear New Paltz Community, Welcome and welcome
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Department of Black Studies presents inaugural Dr. A.J. Williams-Myers Black History Month Lecture Series
The Department of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz invites all members of the community to a series of lectures
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School leadership runs in the family: Three New Windsor sisters pursue careers in education administration together
Growing up in a home where both parents worked in education didn’t guarantee that the Herrera sisters would
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Spring 2022 COVID-19 Info: Students who tested positive over winter break and didn’t take a photo of their test result can use the state’s new Affirmation of Isolation
SUNY New Paltz students can use the New York State Affirmation of Isolation form to provide documentation to the Student
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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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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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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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Do you use Amazon Smile? If so, you can now sign up to raise funds for the Children’s Center on campus (at no cost to you)
The Children’s Center of New Paltz, Inc., is now registered as a charitable organization on Amazon Smile, meaning anyone can
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Student presents on medieval history at prestigious undergraduate conference
Student Clara Zonis ‘23 (History) of Schenectady, New York, presented a paper at the 15th Moravian Undergraduate Conference in Medieval
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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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Psychological Counseling Center welcomes two new Senior Counselors
After a national search that began this summer, the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to
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Now live on your COVID-19 Profile: An option to upload your booster shot info
Update: On Dec. 31, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new guidance for all SUNY and CUNY campuses for
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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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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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Computer science students show off innovative senior projects at close of fall 2021 semester
From library robots to an encryption of a famous World War II code, SUNY New Paltz students from the Department
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Once EOP, always EOP – Give now to support the Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz
For many students, the educational gaps that existed before the pandemic—in access, opportunities, achievement, and outcomes—are widening. Fortunately for students in the Educational Opportunity
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Nov. 26 is Sojourner Truth Day in Ulster County. These SUNY New Paltz students helped make that happen.
SUNY New Paltz students Briana Gary ’23 (Geography) and Anayathsyn Castillo ’24 (Sociology) are part of a small team of
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Giving with Friends: Scenes of service and togetherness from New Paltz students
Our students’ resilience this fall, during an unprecedented transition back to the on-campus experience, has been nothing short of
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Ceramics students take on history of Huguenot Street for Nov. 20 exhibition
Students in the SUNY New Paltz Ceramics Program will partner with Historic Huguenot Street for its “Insight on Site” exhibition
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Giving Back: Scholarship recipients thank donors for support
SUNY New Paltz announced the successful completion of Soaring Higher – The Campaign for SUNY New Paltz, the first-ever comprehensive
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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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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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Mental Health Week highlights support and resources for students, Nov. 15 – 19
SUNY New Paltz will host a Mental Health Fair, a film screening of the new Kid Cudi documentary, and other
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College mourns death of undergraduate astronomy major Michael Capurso
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Michael Capurso, an undergraduate student from Shohola,
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Tax season is right around the corner! Students can receive their tuition statements electronically
There’s a new convenient option available to all SUNY New Paltz students to help them manage tax records electronically. The
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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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New Paltz receives $15,000 PATH Scholarship to support students facing economic hardship
SUNY New Paltz was selected as a 2021 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship recipient, a program that provides grants to
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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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The Dorsky celebrates 20th Anniversary Gala Benefit
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz hosted a sold-out 20th Anniversary Gala Benefit on Oct. 9,
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Election Day 2021 at SUNY New Paltz
Election Day voting at the Student Union will take place on Nov. 2, 2021, from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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Virtual seminar on Oct. 29 will look at barriers to transfer students’ success
All members of the campus community are invited to a virtual workshop on Friday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., featuring
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Join us for a student-led dialogue on Asian hate in America, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The SUNY New Paltz Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) invites all members of the campus community to a
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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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College mourns death of undergraduate music major Paul Ostrander
It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Paul Ostrander, an undergraduate student from Gardiner,
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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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Student Association announces results of fall 2021 Senate elections
The following message was sent to all students on Oct. 13. Dear New Paltz Community, We are writing to announce
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Life’s been weird, let’s make zines: The Sojourner Truth Library Zine-a-Thon Returns
The Sojourner Truth Library is bringing back one of its most popular traditions and keeping a DIY art form alive
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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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“Saving Art”: Fall 2021 Art History Association lecture series kicks off Oct. 21
All are welcome to a new series of virtual lectures organized by the SUNY New Paltz Art History Association,
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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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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) alumna named ‘Teacher of the Year’
SUNY New Paltz alumna Elsa Batista ’00 (Spanish) ’03g (Multicultural Education) was recently named Newington’s Teacher of the Year for her ability
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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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New feature on your COVID-19 Profile: Students can request a COVID-19 Testing Exemption for weeks they are away from campus
The College is offering a new accommodation for students who need to be away from campus for an extended period
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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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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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SUNY New Paltz rises across the board, earns more accolades than ever before from U.S. News & World Report
SUNY New Paltz moved up to claim the No. 6 ranking among all public universities in the North region, and
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Raise Your Hand in Starfish: The Smartest Thing You Can Do Is Ask for Help!
The Center for Student Success at SUNY New Paltz encourages students who feel they may need help to use the
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Welcome message and announcements from Student Association President Jordan Hennix
The following message was sent to all students via email on Sept. 3. Dear Fellow New Paltz Students, Welcome and
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Lessons from Two Decades of Disaster Response: IDMH at SUNY New Paltz will host 17th annual conference, Sept. 29 & 30
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz will reflect on 20 years of emergency management training,
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Are you taking a fully online course schedule? Complete the attestation at my.newpaltz.edu today
SUNY students who are taking a fully online course schedule and are not coming to campus to use facilities or
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Study abroad from the comfort of home: Virtual course lets students explore pre-Roman Italy
When study abroad was suspended throughout the SUNY system in March 2020, Associate Professor of Art History Keely Heuer was
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SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board welcomes new directors
The College is proud to announce the election of SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board directors Michele Di Palo-Williams ’77 (Sociology),
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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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Fall 2021 COVID-19 testing schedule for vaccinated students who live off campus
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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Fall 2021 COVID-19 testing schedule for vaccinated students who live on campus
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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Fall 2021 COVID-19 testing schedule for vaccinated student athletes and EOP members
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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Fall 2021 campus construction showcases student-centered renovations, ADA-compliant changes, efficiency upgrades and more
Campus improvement projects continue to progress at SUNY New Paltz this fall, as Facilities Management staff have safely proceeded with
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Pop-up vaccine clinic for SUNY New Paltz students and employees, Monday, Aug. 30
SUNY New Paltz is partnering with Ulster County to host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Monday, Aug. 30, at
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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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Students: Sept. 1 is the deadline to submit vaccination exemption requests
Update: The exemption request deadline has been extended until Sept. 20, 2021. New Paltz students who have legitimate and documentable
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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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