Answers to your questions about campus air filtration systems
The College has heard recently from members of our community who have questions about the state of campus air filtration
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Student News
Emily Bazinet ’08g appointed Director of the Center for Student Engagement
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Bazinet ’08g (Humanistic/Multicultural Education) as director of the Center
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Get your Commencement swag here! Info on Senior Toast glasses, new Instagram stickers and the Senior Gift
We’re getting excited for Commencement 2021 and want to share some information about how our graduates-to-be can get in on
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New Paltz School of Business triumphs at 2021 Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition
Teams of students representing SUNY New Paltz won four out of five first-place prizes in the 2021 Mid-Hudson Regional Business
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SUNY New Paltz helping New York Air National Guard members fulfill education requirements
The Office of Veteran & Military Services at SUNY New Paltz is collaborating with the New York Air National Guard
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Commencement ceremonies planned to safely celebrate our newest alumni
SUNY New Paltz will hold a series of smaller, shorter, in-person Commencement ceremonies for our 2021 graduates on May 14-16
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New on your my.newpaltz COVID-19 profile: A voluntary option to share vaccination info
All students, faculty and staff now have the option of sharing information about their vaccination status with the College via
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Graduating this spring? Set up your Commencement slide today!
The following email was sent to graduating students by email on April 27. Dear SUNY New Paltz graduates and graduates-to-be,
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Test Before You Go: Weekly testing will continue through the end of the spring semester
SUNY’s mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing policy will remain in effect through the end of the spring semester for anyone who
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Ana Maria Farina ’21g wins prestigious College Art Association fellowship
MFA student Ana Maria Farina ’21g (Studio Art) has been named the 2021 recipient of the College Art Association (CAA)
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An in-person fall experience: Update on our planning for next semester
SUNY New Paltz is planning to provide a traditional, safe, in-person experience for students in fall 2021, consistent with continued
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Student Association announces results of 2021-22 election
The following message was sent to all students via email on April 16. We are writing to announce the results
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Reflections on the Chauvin verdict, and what remains to be done
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff by email on April 21. Dear Members of the
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Meet us in the showroom: Stratasys 3D printing tour comes to SUNY New Paltz April 30
The longstanding partnership between SUNY New Paltz and Stratasys, the worldwide leader in 3D printing, continues on Friday, April 30,
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Be on guard: New IRS imposter scam is targeting colleges
Students, faculty, and staff should be aware of a new way in which criminals are attempting to steal personal information by
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SUNY COIL Commons: A six-week, six-credit summer course based on the Sustainable Development Goals
All SUNY students are invited to apply to the 2021 COIL Commons Summer Program, a global learning experience that runs
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Walk-in vaccination in Ulster County on April 19, 20 & 24
Ulster County is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics with no appointment necessary at three local sites this week. The county will
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This weekend: Theatre Arts presents stage readings of “Romeo and Juliet,” translated for modern audiences
The Department of Theatre Arts continues its 2020-2021 production season with live-streamed, onstage readings of “Romeo and Juliet,” a modern
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Two New Paltz students earn SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for outstanding scholarship and service
The College congratulates Ashleigh Arrington ’21 (Chemistry; Mathematics) and Isma Rajpura ’21 (Biology) for being named recipients of the
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Spring cleaning comes to the Village! Join the 25th Annual New Paltz Clean Sweep
All members of the campus community are invited to join with our neighbors in the Village of New Paltz for
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What if you tested positive tomorrow? Protect friends and loved ones by being honest with contact tracers
Think about all the people you encounter over the course of a few days: Family members, friends, coworkers, significant others.
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April 15: A Mind, Body, Spirit Day dedicated to movement and celebration
On Thursday, April 15, our third Mind, Body, Spirit Day of the spring 2021 semester embraces the season of renewal
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Ramadan observances begin this evening for many members of our community
The following message was sent via email to all students, faculty and staff on April 12. Dear Members of the
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National J&J vaccine shortage means no on-campus supply for week of April 12-16
Student Health Services received word on Friday, April 9, that the College’s on-campus vaccination site will not receive any supply
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Students: Use Engage to vote in SA elections, April 12 – 15
New Paltz Student Association (SA) elections start Monday, April 12, and all students can vote by logging into Engage and
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Guidance for fully vaccinated members of our community
Across the country and in Ulster County, the number of people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is on the
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Renee Bostic as Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Bostic as Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation at SUNY
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Reminders about Incomplete Grades from Records & Registration
At the end of every semester, the Office of Records & Registration receives many questions about awarding incomplete grades, so
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SUNYAC spring sports schedule will continue without fans
The following press release was issued by the SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) on April 7. SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The State
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Commencement 2021 update: We are planning a series of smaller in-person ceremonies; Plans are subject to change based on COVID-19 numbers and public health guidance
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to share that we intend to hold a series of smaller, shorter, in-person Commencement ceremonies
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Transportation resources for students planning vaccination
The Division of Student Affairs offers the following information about services that may be available to help students get to
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Chancellor Malatras Announces Program to Begin More Easily Vaccinating SUNY Residential Students Prior to Spring Semester Departure Using One Dose Vaccine
The following press release was issued by the State University of New York on April 6, 2021. For Immediate Release:
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
April 5, 2021 (in advance of April 7 Faculty Senate Meeting) We continue to navigate multiple dynamics of the COVID-19
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Addressing Anti-Asian and Asian American Bias and the Chauvin trial
The following message was sent to students via email on April 5. Dear Students: We write to share thoughts and
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Two important changes to the process of enrolling for classes for fall 2021
The College is implementing some small but significant changes to the course registration process for 2021. As a reminder, course
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Students: Share your scholarship at the Student Research Symposium
The Student Research Symposium, New Paltz’s annual showcase of student-faculty scholarship, will return this year on Friday, April 30, in
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Events and programs from the Title IX Working Group
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center is focusing on a campaign to build safe
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Students: Complete your GE Assessment to be entered into a $50 gift card raffle
The General Education (GE) Board is offering all students the chance to be entered into a raffle for one of
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Three Undergraduate Research deadlines on April 5: SURE applications, scholarships and Mentor of the Year nominations
The Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity program (RSCA) reminds students and faculty of three upcoming deadlines for student researchers and
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COVID-19 testing tip: If you’re in a positive pool, play it safe until you get your reflex result
If you get a test on campus and are notified that you’re in a positive pool, that doesn’t mean you
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COVID-19 testing tip: Did you get tested off campus? Send us your results right away!
While we encourage students to get fast, free testing on campus when they can, we understand that you may prefer
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Stimulus funding and SUNY New Paltz
The following message was sent via email to students, faculty and staff on March 26. Dear Members of the Campus
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Students who have not accepted financial responsibility for spring 2021 will have holds placed on their accounts on March 29
The Office of Student Accounts advises students who have not yet made payment and accepted financial responsibility for the spring
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Students: Save time and get funds faster by enrolling in Direct Deposit for Student Accounts
The Office of Student Accounts encourages all students to sign up for Direct Deposit to ensure you get your financial
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New Paltz Design Week is back! Full schedule of virtual events, March 29 – April 2
New Paltz Design Week, a five-day celebration of cross-disciplinary design on campus and throughout the Hudson Valley, will return in
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Spring 2021 course withdrawal period ends on March 29
Monday, March 29, is the last day SUNY New Paltz students can withdraw from any full-semester spring 2021 course. Before
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May and August 2021 graduates: Submit your degree application by April 1
As previously announced, students who intend to complete their degrees or advanced certificates in May or August 2021 should already have
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Middle States Monday, Vol. 6: The Virtual Campus Visit is this week!
Middle States Monday is a series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help students,
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Rest and refresh: The next Mind, Body, Spirit Day is Wednesday, March 24
The second Mind, Body, Spirit Day of spring 2021 will take place on Wednesday, March 24, to provide students and,
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“Ben (Not the Fish)”: Student film wins Broadcast Education Association Award of Excellence
Ben is an eight-year-old survivor of a life-threatening liver disease. His dream is to be an aquarium owner when
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“Getting Up Is Easier”: A musical repertoire from the Department of Theatre Arts, March 20 & 21
The Department of Theatre Arts presents a new foray into musical performance with “Getting Up Is Easier: New Songs for
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Journey of a Year
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on March 15. Dear Members of the
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Middle States Monday, Vol. 5: Save the Date to meet with the Evaluation Team on March 25
Middle States Monday is a series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help students,
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Students: Start planning now! Summer and fall schedules of classes are now available
The Office of Records & Registration has published the summer 2021 and fall 2021 schedules of classes, which are now
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10 stories from the campus community that gave us hope during COVID-19
What a year. It was March 11, 2020, that Governor Cuomo first announced that all SUNY campuses would move to
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Stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day!
The following message was shared with students by email on March 11. Dear Students, We made headlines last week for
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Brief update on planning for Commencement 2021
The following message was sent by email to all students, faculty and staff on March 9. Dear Members of the
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Student Association elections are coming soon! If you plan to run, fill out your candidacy form by March 22
The following message was shared with students by email on March 2. Hello SUNY New Paltz students, Student Association elections
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More students may be eligible for SNAP benefits under new change in federal law
A recent change to federal law has temporarily expanded students’ eligibility to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing
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Graduating in August 2021? Get your online application in by March 15!
Graduate and undergraduate students planning to receive their degrees in August 2021 must complete a degree application by the March
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
March 1, 2021 (in advance of March 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone well during what I know are
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Remote work pro-tip: How to submit an IT Support ticket
Whether you’re working from home or coming to campus, the best way to get help with a technology issue is
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Join the watch party: Department of Music presents an evening of works by students and faculty on March 2
Faculty and students from the Department of Music will present a collection of performances recorded during COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday,
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Spring theatre series continues with the student-written and -directed “Tell Them Tomorrow”
The Department of Theatre Arts continues its spring 2021 production lineup with virtual readings of “Tell Them Tomorrow” on Saturday,
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Dismantling Racism community dialogue on Monday, March 8
SUNY New Paltz will host the next installment in its series of community dialogues on Monday, March 8, from 3:45-5
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SUNY New Paltz rises to No. 8 on Military Friendly® small public schools list
SUNY New Paltz came in at No. 8 nationwide on the 2021-22 list of Military Friendly® small public colleges and
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Beyond Plastics: Campus pivots to aluminum for beverage sales
SUNY New Paltz is reducing plastic consumption by switching to aluminum canned beverages wherever possible, in a move sustainability advocates
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COVID-19 testing tip: Log into the new registration portal before coming to Awosting
SUNY Update Medical University, which processes our on-campus pool tests, has upgraded its online registration portal to make the system
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Middle States Monday, Vol. 2: The Self-Study and the Evaluation Team’s virtual visit
Middle States Monday is a new series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help
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Action requested: Take a break! The first Mind, Body, Spirit Day is Feb. 23
The College’s first Mind, Body, Spirit Day will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23, as a way of giving students
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Student-run magazine The Teller puts out call for submissions for March 2021 issue
Are you interested in writing about art, literature and culture? Have graphic design skills you want to share with the
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All of Me: An online support group for LGBTQ+ identified students
The Psychological Counseling Center at SUNY New Paltz is launching a weekly, online, drop-in support group to provide LGBTQ+ identified
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Your input can make a difference: SUNY’s Campus Climate Survey opens today
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff: Keep an eye on your inboxes this week for the biennial SUNY Uniform
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New COVID-19 profiles: Your testing and screening data in one secure place
The College is launching a new online tool this week to provide students, faculty and staff with real-time updates on
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Middle States Monday, Vol. 1: Preparing for our Reaccreditation Virtual Visit, March 24 – 26
Middle States Monday is a new series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help
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College forms new University Police Department Advisory Committee
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Feb. 11. Dear Members of the
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Spring 2021 UN Semester Briefings from the Global Engagement Program
All members of the campus community are invited to join the Global Engagement Program for United Nation Semester class briefings,
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Brush up on remote teaching, learning and living skills with our new resources hub
The Offices of Instructional Technology and Communication & Marketing have gathered together dozens of web links, tutorials, guides and best
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Feb. 9, 2021, message to students from the Student Association
The following message was sent to all students via email on Feb. 9. Dear fellow students, We write to you
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“An Unusual Situation”: New children’s book from SUNY New Paltz helps children cope with things they don’t understand
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) and the School of Fine & Performing Arts at SUNY New Paltz have
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Care packages and quarantine: Center for International Programs helps students from abroad overcome new hurdles
At the start of a normal semester at SUNY New Paltz, buses of international students coming from JFK Airport pull
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Seventeen undergraduates awarded RSCA grants to support research this year
The Research, Scholarship & Creative Activities program is delighted to announce the winners of the spring 2021 Academic Year Undergraduate
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Study Abroad Fair, Feb. 24: Start your global journey!
While in-person study abroad programs are cancelled for spring and summer, many virtual options remain for students looking for for
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Black Lives Matter at School week continues with Anti-Racism 101, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.
Interested in learning more about developing anti-racist practices in your life or your work, but not sure where to start?
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Black History Month 2021: Events and programs for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments, student groups and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Feb. 1, 2021 (in advance of Feb. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone a healthy, safe, and engaging beginning
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CircleIn is now live! Download the new, peer-to-peer study app today
The best way to stay connected with other students in your classes this semester is CircleIn, a National Science Foundation-supported
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In-person classes cancelled on Monday, Feb. 1; On-campus COVID-19 testing site closed
All in-person classes for Monday, Feb. 1, are cancelled. Offices will open at 10:45 a.m. The on-campus COVID-19 testing site
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Heavy snow forecasted Monday, Feb. 1: Here’s what students and faculty need to know if in-person classes are delayed or cancelled tomorrow
In light of weather forecasts predicting heavy snow accumulation in the Hudson Valley beginning tonight, Sunday, Jan. 31, and continuing
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Pandemic Radio: How WFNP stayed on-air and reached new listeners after everything changed
When Nikki Donohue ’21 (Journalism; History), then WFNP’s news director, heard that the College would be moving to remote operations
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SUNY’s weekly COVID-19 testing requirement goes into effect on Feb. 8
As previously announced, all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff will need to be tested for COVID-19 every week
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SUNY cancels study abroad for summer 2021, but many virtual international opportunities are available to students right now
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Central Administration in Albany has announced the cancellation of all university-sponsored international travel, including study abroad
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Department of Theatre Arts presents virtual readings of “The Killing Fields” on Feb. 6 & 7
The Department of Theatre Arts is kicking off its spring 2021 production lineup with virtual readings of “The Killing Fields,”
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Students: Feb. 1 is the deadline to add/drop classes
SUNY New Paltz students have until Monday, Feb. 1, to make changes to their spring 2021 course schedule by adding
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School of Business providing free, online income tax assistance beginning Feb. 1
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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College publishes fall 2020 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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A reminder of our Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
In light of weather forecasts predicting some snow accumulation in the Hudson Valley beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 26,
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Students: Use Starfish to connect to your personalized success network
As the spring 2021 semester begins, we remind all New Paltz students that Starfish is the most convenient way to
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Message from the Student Association regarding the Mandatory Student Activities Fee
The following message was shared with students by email on Jan. 20. Dear Students, The Student Association Executive Board made
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Office 365 pro-tip: Schedule WebEx meetings from your Outlook online calendar
Members of our community now have access to a new feature that lets you set up a WebEx meeting without
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