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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Student News
“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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New SUNY guidance requires all campuses to test 100% of in-person population every week
SUNY has issued new guidance requiring campuses to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing for every in-person member of their population during
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Inauguration programs from the Center for Student Engagement
Want to learn more about the presidential transition? Watch the Inauguration with friends and allies? Share your thoughts, hopes, anxieties
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Protect New Paltz: We need your help to have a safe, successful spring semester
The following message was shared with the campus community via email on Jan. 19. Dear Students: We have missed having
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Reminder: Complete the updated daily screening prior to your first day on campus this spring
All students and employees must complete the recently updated COVID-19 screening prior to their first time on campus in the spring
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Get a free COVID-19 test on campus on Friday, Jan. 15
Our COVID-19 testing partners at Enzo Labs will be on campus this Friday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. – 2
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Education and dialogue on the violence at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Brian Jones, Ph.D., to lead a conversation with our campus community about last
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Governor Cuomo announces plans to activate and deploy New York National Guard members
Order may affect military-affiliated students in our campus community SUNY System Administration has alerted campus officials that Governor Andrew M.
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Reporter and essayist Tammy Kim is the 2021 Ottaway Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Tammy Kim to the campus
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Nominate a student today for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The College is seeking nominations for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, which recognizes students who have best
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Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12: Apply now!
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the spring 2021 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Message from Provost Lyman on our observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2021
This message was sent to faculty and staff via email on Jan. 8. Dear Colleagues: The New Paltz annual campus-wide
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Call for volunteers to support on-campus COVID-19 testing from Jan. 19 – Feb. 4
On-campus pool testing at SUNY New Paltz was a true community effort in fall 2020, and the College will again
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Students and employees can get a free COVID-19 test on campus this Friday, Jan. 8
Our COVID-19 testing partners at Enzo Labs will be on campus this Friday, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. – 2
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Students: Get tested for COVID-19 before coming back to campus, or plan to get tested on campus during the first week of classes
Per SUNY’s requirements for the spring 2021 semester, all New Paltz students must produce a negative COVID-19 test prior to
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Students: Remember to quarantine for seven days before your first time on campus in spring 2021
Per SUNY’s requirements for the spring 2021 semester, all New Paltz students must complete a precautionary seven-day quarantine prior to
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Introducing CircleIn, the new peer-to-peer study app for New Paltz students
SUNY New Paltz students will have access to a new, free tool to help them succeed in their classes during
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Daily Health Screening now required for two weeks before on-campus presence for spring semester
With a little more than two weeks before students begin returning to campus for the spring 2021 semester, we remind
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New Paltz Top Five: Students open up about the benefits of living on campus during COVID-19
As our campus community prepares for spring, we’re taking time to reflect on the fall 2020 semester, focusing on areas
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Why Music Matters – New Paltz students interview renowned musical artists via Zoom
In the weeks before captivated viewers were watching NBC for Ian Flanigan’s musical performances on “The Voice,” students in the
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Spring 2021 academic continuity plan receives SUNY approval
Dear Members of the Campus Community, Our spring 2021 academic continuity plan has received formal approval from SUNY. The approved
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SUNY New Paltz earns top 50 nationwide ranking for helping students climb the socioeconomic ladder
SUNY New Paltz was ranked No. 49 out of 1,449 U.S. colleges and universities in the 2020 Social Mobility Index,
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Sustainability suppresses community spread: Pandemic packaging a success
A reusable container program for grab-and-go solutions helped keep students safe this fall as SUNY New Paltz closed out the
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Information about inclement weather and campus operations on Thursday, Dec. 17
UPDATE: The College has received the following message from the New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: “Due to
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Reminder: Pending Snowstorm and Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
The following message was sent by email to students, faculty and staff on Dec. 15. Dear Members of the Campus
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A thank-you letter to our community from President Donald P. Christian
Dear Members of the New Paltz Campus Community: I offer my deep and heartfelt thanks to our students, employees and
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Students: Keep checking your campus email (yes, even through winter break!)
A friendly reminder to continuing students: Please continue checking your College email account regularly – even through the winter break.
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Spring 2021 web registration moratorium is Jan. 4 – 11
The Office of Records & Registration reminds undergraduate students that the registration moratorium for the spring 2021 semester will be
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List of courses approved by SUNY to begin in-person instruction on Jan. 25, 2021
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on Dec. 10. SUNY has approved a limited
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What students can expect in spring 2021: A Facebook LIVE event with campus leaders, Dec. 15
Leaders from the Divisions of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Administration & Finance will hold a virtual conversation and Q&A
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dec. 7, 2020 (in advance of Dec. 9 Faculty Senate meeting) First and foremost, I offer my deep and heartfelt
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Watch the Voices of Unity Gospel Choir in a special Music/Black Studies collaboration
The Department of Music’s interdisciplinary Listen Forward video series is home to a new collaboration with the Department of
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Fall 2020 COVID-19 testing recap (and a BIG THANK YOU to all the staff and volunteers who made it happen!)
More than 10,700 COVID-19 tests were administered on the SUNY New Paltz campus during the fall 2020 semester, as the
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Family of Cassidy Flood will hold calling hours on Dec. 3 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Services for Cassidy Flood, the SUNY New Paltz student who passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 29, 2020, will be held
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Student email will move from Hawkmail to Office 365 in June 2021: Here’s what you need to know
Microsoft Office 365 – currently in use by all SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff – will soon replace Hawkmail
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Graduating in May 2021? Make sure to submit your application!
New Paltz students who intend to graduate in May 2021 must complete a degree application in order to be reviewed
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On-campus testing continues Dec. 2 at Awosting Hall
SUNY New Paltz will conduct COVID-19 pool testing on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Awosting Hall. The Dec. 2 testing is
Read MoreWeekly update from the Career Resource Center – Nov. 30, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Winter Intersession Office
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Inner Visions: New online exhibition of capstone artworks from graduating seniors
The School of Fine & Performing Arts is pleased to announce the launch of a new online exhibition featuring the
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College announces extended utility reduction effort to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during winter 2020-21
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff via email on Nov. 23. Dear Campus Community, With the
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Student Union and Atrium hours of operation for winter 2020-21
The Center for Student Engagement shares the following update about hours of operation at the Student Union and Atrium for
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The Sojourner Truth Library is here for you post-Thanksgiving
As the College prepares for fully remote teaching and learning following Thanksgiving Recess, Sojourner Truth Library services and materials will
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Technology FAQs for students, faculty and staff before campus goes fully remote post-Thanksgiving
As the campus community prepares to finish the fall semester with all classes 100% online and no in-person instruction, Information
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Chancellor Malatras visits New Paltz to review mandatory Test Before You Go COVID-19 testing
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited SUNY New Paltz on Friday, Nov. 20, and spoke with students, campus administrators and local
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Nov. 23, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Winter Intersession Office
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“I’ve learned how to use my voice”: Checking in with Residence Life staff at the end of an unprecedented semester
The Department of Residence Life celebrated RA Appreciation Week from Nov. 16 – 20, taking time to give well-deserved thanks
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From the Bookstore: How to return your textbook rental (Due date is Dec. 18!)
Students who have rental books from the Campus Bookstore may return them in person or via mail ahead of the
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Fragments of a New Reality: See MFA artwork in the Fine Arts Building, now through Nov. 23
Students in various stages of their Master of Fine Arts degree programs at SUNY New Paltz are displaying work in
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POSTPONED: “Eat and You Belong to Us,” originally scheduled for live-streaming Nov. 21 & 22
UPDATE, Nov. 19: This production has been POSTPONED out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of
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