Students: Oct. 16 is your last chance to request a P-grade for spring 2020 courses
New Paltz students have just a few more days to request a P-grade for their spring 2020 courses, with the
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Student News
Reminder: Beware of fraudulent contact tracing calls
The following message was sent by email to SUNY New Paltz students and employees on Sept. 23. Hello all, I
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Oct. 6, 2020 (in advance of Oct. 7 Faculty Senate meeting) We have made it to Week 7 of fall
Read MoreStarfish Student Demo Series: Dashboard & Messages
Use the Dashboard & Messages features in Starfish to edit your appointments and to see the Kudos, notifications and other
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Oct. 5, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Save the Date!
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Update from Mail Services on pickup and delivery
Hello Campus Community, Mail Services in the Office of Communications & Marketing would like to share the following updates that take effect beginning Monday, Oct. 5. As a front-line area, we are making
Read MoreStarfish Student Demo Series: Your Success Network
Your Starfish Success Network connects you to key individuals – faculty, advisors, staff – who are tied to your success.
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New SUNY-wide directive strengthens penalties for non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols
This message was shared with students and employees via email on Sept. 30. Dear Members of our Campus Community, Last
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Reminder: Temporary parking permits expire Sept. 30, 2020
All SUNY New Paltz students and employees who commute to campus are encouraged to pick up a parking permit for
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Students: Create a custom Midterm Success Plan today with a Student Success Peer Advisor
We’re just about at the halfway point of the fall 2020 semester, which makes this a great time for New
Read MoreInformation on revisions to spring 2021 academic calendar
The following message was sent by email to students and employees on Sept. 29. PLEASE NOTE: The schedule of Mind,
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Theatre production season continues Oct. 3 & 4 with student-directed “Waiting for Lefty”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz continues its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed performances of “Waiting
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Sept. 28, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s upcoming offerings for New Paltz students: Save the Date!
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Listen Forward: New online music series from SUNY New Paltz students and faculty
The Department of Music at SUNY New Paltz has launched an online video series, Listen Forward, designed to showcase diverse
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Students: Register by Oct. 2 for the fall 2020 SUNY Esports League
SUNY announced on Sept. 18 the formation of the first-ever, system-wide Esports league to promote safe competition, connection, and camaraderie
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Message to campus regarding a racial incident involving our student off campus
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff by email on Sept. 23. Dear Members of the SUNY
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Starfish Student Demo Series: Request Help & History
Use the Request Help feature in Starfish if you have a question or concern and you’re not sure where to
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Fast facts for students about Broad-Based Fees in fall 2020
The Office of Student Accounts is responding to questions from students about some of the fees for services this semester,
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Student Crisis Grant Fund: Emergency aid when you need it most
COVID-19 has affected many of us financially. If you or a student you know is experiencing a financial crisis, whether directly
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Student Association announces fall 2020 election results
More than 550 SUNY New Paltz students voted for Student Senate and Student Association Executive Board positions in elections held
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Mandatory Pool Testing begins this week: Here’s how it works
As previously announced, all SUNY New Paltz students in our on-campus population (defined as students who live on campus AND
Read MorePolitical Activity on Campus: What You Need to Know
As we are in the midst of election season, candidates may campaign in our area during the fall semester and
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Sept. 21, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s offerings for students this week: Fall 2020 Office and
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Global Challenges need Global Leaders: Learn more at the Study Abroad Fair, Sept. 23
The Center for International Programs has reimagined the College’s annual Study Abroad Fair to keep all attendees safe, while still
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Opening DisClosed: 2020 BFA graduates get a long-awaited senior exhibition at Woodstock museum
With their traditional thesis shows uprooted by the COVID-19 pandemic, spring 2020 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates found a home
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The Party Patrol is here to help! Campus leaders take to the streets to provide free masks, sanitizer to students
SUNY New Paltz staff and administrators have been volunteering their time on evenings and weekends to meet directly with students
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College will institute mandatory on-campus pool testing effective Sept. 21
SUNY New Paltz is preparing to double on-campus COVID-19 testing capacity by adding mandatory pool testing, effective Sept. 21, to
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Let’s Talk: Informal, walk-in counseling services for students, every Tuesday at noon
The Psychological Counseling Center’s popular Let’s Talk service, which allows students to meet with a counselor informally and without an
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SUNY New Paltz ranked among best values, best for veterans and best overall by U.S. News & World Report
SUNY New Paltz was named the No. 9 public university in the North region, and earned recognition on lists including
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Religious observances and class attendance
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Sept. 14. As the academic year begins, and several
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Sept. 14, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s offerings for students this week: Fall 2020 Office and
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Changes to outdoor seating on campus
This message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Friday, Sept. 11. Dear Campus Community, Now that the weather
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Virtual Theatre season kicks off Sept. 12 & 13 with “Cadillac Crew”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz begins its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed performances of “Cadillac
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Get a jump-start on your academics this semester at the Center for Student Success!
Student advising, tutoring and other academic services are now available to all SUNY New Paltz students at the Center for
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What equipment, supplies and other resources are available to facilitate remote teaching and learning?
A number of different kinds of technologies, materials, resources and trainings are available to New Paltz students, faculty and staff
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Don’t miss the 12th annual Volunteer Fair! Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m. via Webex
The Center for Student Engagement is pleased to invite all New Paltz students to the 12th Annual Volunteer Fair, an
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Sept. 8, 2020
Here’s everything you need to know about the Career Resource Center’s offerings for students this week: Fall 2020 Office and
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Campus Food Pantry is open (virtually!) for the fall 2020 semester
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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Enrollment open now for the Student Employee Health Plan
The 2020 Open Enrollment Period for the Student Employee Health Plan (SEHP) runs from Monday, Aug. 31, through Wednesday, Sept.
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SUNY is going international and going virtual this year! Learn more at the Study Abroad Fair, Sept. 9
Study abroad offices from across the SUNY system are coming together to host a virtual Study Abroad Fair, where students
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A reminder about Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2020
We want to remind all students and employees that Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7, 2020) has been added to the
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Sept. 1, 2020 (in advance of Sept. 2 Faculty Senate meeting) I wish everyone well at the start of what
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Reminder: Help us promote news of student achievements
Dear Colleagues, SUNY New Paltz promotes student accomplishments using Merit, a third-party platform that lets the College share news of
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Uphold Protect New Paltz Pledge for self and others – Our in-person semester depends on it
President Donald P. Christian sent this message to students on Monday, Aug. 31. SUNY New Paltz Students: This weekend New
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SUNY protest policies and the current pandemic
The following message was sent to the campus community on Friday, Aug. 28: New Paltz Students, Faculty and Staff, As
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Get out the Vote! Important information for students about registration, absentee ballots, campus polling and more
The Center for Student Engagement leads the College’s voter registration efforts. At the start of a busy fall season for
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – Aug. 31, 2020
The Monday morning round-up of Career Resource Center opportunities is back for the fall semester! Here’s everything you need to
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Student Psychological Resilience Project established at SUNY New Paltz thanks to philanthropic gift
SUNY New Paltz and the SUNY New Paltz Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of the Student Psychological Resilience
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Get Connected, Get Involved: Upcoming opportunities from the Center for Student Engagement
The Center for Student Engagement will offer multiple opportunities in the coming weeks for students to connect with student clubs,
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Overview of positive case notification protocol and response to community feedback
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Aug. 27. Dear Members of the Campus Community: Many
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Need to brush up on Blackboard skills? This new Online Learning Orientation is for you!
The Office of Instructional Technology has put together a new Online Learning Orientation to help new and returning New Paltz
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Weekend events for students: Aug. 28-30
Dear Students, Are you looking for a way to connect with other students? Check out these face-to-face programs coming up
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College will institute mandatory COVID-19 testing for students, beginning Aug. 31
SUNY New Paltz’s COVID-19 response team has approved a new, mandatory testing policy for students who are on campus during
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Disability Resource Center encourages faculty to use Blackboard to administer tests this fall
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, for safety reasons the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is not offering face to face
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Student Association welcomes students to campus for fall 2020
The following message was sent to all students on Aug. 21. Dear Fellow New Paltz Student, As a valued member
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Fall 2020 campus construction round-up: Renovations, efficiency upgrades and much more
Many structural improvements to the SUNY New Paltz campus have continued as planned this year, with Facilities Management staff working
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Daily Digest, NPForward and positive case reporting: Communication protocols for fall 2020
The Office of Communication & Marketing, with support from the President’s Cabinet, will continue producing Daily Digest e-newsletters this fall,
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News and information for students from Records & Registration
Welcome and welcome back to campus! Below you’ll find important information about: Teaching modalities Synchronous meeting days Finding your schedule Adding
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Update on new Title IX regulations, and our commitment to support survivors
Dear Campus Community, As you may know, new federal Title IX regulations were announced by the U.S. Department of Education
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Where can I spend time on campus this fall? Info about open study areas for commuters and other campus community members
Things are going to be different on the SUNY New Paltz campus this fall, but there are still lots of
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“What to do with the time that is given to us”: President Christian’s 2020 State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his first-ever virtual State of the College Address on Aug. 21, setting
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NPForward text notification system: How it will be used, and how to manage your preferences
The College has begun using the new text notification system, NPForward to help keep our community informed regarding fall 2020
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“We, Not Me”: Town, Village and College announce joint measures to Protect New Paltz
The Village of New Paltz, Town of New Paltz and SUNY New Paltz are partnering this fall to Protect New
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University Police Department’s commitment to Anti-Racism
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) is committed to serving the campus community and contribute to a campus
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Information on free masks for students
The following message was sent to students on Aug. 20. Dear Students, In an effort to protect the health and
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Three takeaways from large universities’ recent pivots to remote learning
The following message was sent to students on Aug. 19. Dear Students, You may have heard that the University of
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New MASK hotline for reports of noncompliance with public health rules
The College has established a new campus hotline at (845) 257-MASK (6275) to receive reports of noncompliance with public health
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This fall, Starfish is more useful for students, advisors and instructors than ever before
The most convenient way for New Paltz students, faculty and advisors to stay in touch and on track this semester
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Save a trip: Call or email ahead, or check our Office Closings page
This week, as many students, faculty and staff return to campus for the first time in months, we want to
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With the Parking Office closed for walk-in traffic, ordering parking permits online is the way to go
Due to COVID-19 distancing requirements, SUNY New Paltz’s Parking Office will not be open for walk-in traffic this year. All
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Reminder for students: Protect your New Paltz accounts with Duo
This message was shared with students on Aug. 17, 2020. Dear students, If you are one of the almost 4,000
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Tips for students to navigate health and safety policies, campus offices and services this fall
The following message was sent to SUNY New Paltz students on Monday, Aug. 17. Dear Students: Welcome to SUNY New
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SUNY New Paltz welcomes first new student class since COVID-19 outbreak
Nearly 1,000 new first-year and 700 new transfer students will join 5,000 continuing undergraduate students and 950 new and continuing
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Student employees: Sign up for direct deposit and confirm addresses now to guarantee receiving your first paycheck
As the beginning of fall semester is fast approaching, the Payroll Department is encouraging all working students to set up
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Guide for students, faculty and staff on proper mask/face covering usage
This message updated Friday, Oct. 9, in light of new research indicating that neck gaiters are in fact effective at
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Bookstore will open for online order pick-up on Aug. 17
The SUNY New Paltz campus Bookstore will begin the semester operating as an online, pre-ordering store, with the entrance opening
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Update from Mail Services on fall 2020 operations
Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to share the following updates about our fall operations:
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New Paltz students earn competitive Gilman Scholarships for international experiences in 2021
Four SUNY New Paltz students have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad, a highly competitive,
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Updates and hours of operation for the newly reopened Student Union
The Center for Student Engagement is excited to announce that the Student Union and Atrium will reopen to members of
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Students: This chart is your guide to understanding fall 2020 teaching modalities
COVID-19 has required us to make a number of important changes to the way we deliver our courses this semester.
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Call for volunteers: Help us welcome students at a reimagined Convocation event, Aug. 19
To welcome new first-year and transfer students into our community, the College is organizing a reimagined 34th annual Convocation Ceremony,
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Daily health screening questionnaire is now live on my.newpaltz.edu
A daily health screening app, required by New York State for all higher education reopening plans, is now available to
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Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives town hall rescheduled for Aug. 11
“Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives,” the third in a series of dialogues with the SUNY New Paltz community, has been rescheduled
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Meet the Google Waze head of global marketing at a virtual fireside chat on Aug. 13
SUNY New Paltz students and alumni have an opportunity to hear from a tech industry leader on Thursday, Aug. 13,
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POSTPONED: Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives Town Hall
Due to power outages in the Hudson Valley region, “Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives,” the community town hall originally scheduled for
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Department of Residence Life schedules additional drop-off day for Aug. 7
The Department of Residence Life will add an extra drop-off day on Friday, Aug. 7, for resident students and families
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Department of Residence Life extends on-campus housing cancellation deadline
The Department of Residence Life announced that the deadline for new students to cancel housing and still receive a refund
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Sojourner Truth Library launches curbside pickup for books and other materials
SUNY New Paltz’s Sojourner Truth Library is rolling out a new curbside service to help community members safely access books
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Federal Work Study Program Information for 2020-21
The message below was sent to all faculty and staff on Friday, July 31. Dear Work Study Supervisors, If you
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Student Quarantine Requirements and Out-of-State Travel
The following message was sent to students on July 24, 2020 and *updated on July 31, 2020. First, thank you
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Students: Apply now for the 2020-21 Excelsior Scholarship
The application for the 2020-21 New York State Excelsior Scholarship is now available to all college students who are New
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New NPForward text notification system to launch ahead of fall 2020 semester
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the creation of a new text notification system, “NPForward,” which will help keep
Read MoreCampus 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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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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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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