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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Student News
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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Nina Smiley, Ph.D., will host mindfulness webinar for students, faculty, staff and alumni on Aug. 5
SUNY New Paltz cordially invites all students, faculty, staff and alumni to a special professional development opportunity led by Nina
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Dismantling Racism: University Policing and Campus Climate, Wednesday, July 15
SUNY New Paltz will host a community town hall for current students, faculty and staff on race, inclusion and equity
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Campus leaders respond to new SEVP policies affecting educational access for nonimmigrant international students
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff on Friday, July 10, 2020. Dear Members of the Campus
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Department of Theatre Arts announces major changes to 2020-21 production season
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will replace its traditional model of full-scale stage productions with a
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Career Resource Center invites recent alumni and soon-to-be graduates to join Virtual Job-Search Groups
Are you a recent SUNY New Paltz graduate, or will you be graduating soon? The Career Resource Center is hosting
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Student leader in Department of Theatre Arts awarded Diversity in Design scholarship
SUNY New Paltz student Natalie Houle ’21 (Theatre Arts) was one of six undergraduates nationwide to receive the Pat MacKay
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Effective July 1, 2020, the Center for Student Engagement is open for business! The Center for Student Engagement strives to
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Change in Office 365 login page goes into effect on June 29
The College is making a change to the login page for Microsoft Office 365, which will take effect on Monday,
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How to research during a pandemic: AC² students, faculty adapt to unprecedented challenges
The SUNY New Paltz campus has been quieter than usual this summer, but scholars across the disciplines are still hard
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A labor of love — Alumni Association welcomes Class of 2020
The Office of Development & Alumni Relations at the College was determined to welcome the Class of 2020 into the
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – June 22, 2020
The Career Resource Center is continuing to host professional advancement events and job search opportunities for students throughout the summer.
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Historic Week for Inclusion
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on June 18, 2020. Dear Members of the
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SUNY New Paltz Listens: A Conversation About Race, Wednesday, June 24
Inviting students, faculty and staff to the first in a series of town hall dialogues; Pre-registration is required The Student
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Campus chapter of service fraternity raises $3,000+ for Black Visions Collective
Members of SUNY New Paltz’s student-led chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, organized an all-digital fundraiser this
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Action items for students from the Office of Student Financial Services
As we look forward to the start of the upcoming semester, we want to remind you of important steps you
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New Paltz students, alumni produce timely journalism for The River Newsroom
Faced with social unrest and the complicated nature of covering a pandemic remotely, The River Newsroom—a project of Chronogram Media—has been relying
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School of Education honors exceptional students in dual certification program
Amidst all the challenges and uncertainty of their final semester at SUNY New Paltz, the graduating seniors in the Early
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Performance majors make music from their living rooms during COVID-19
John Stimmel ’20 (Digital Media Management) created this video collage using clips from Department of Music senior recital recordings.
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – June 8, 2020
The Career Resource Center is continuing to host professional advancement events and job search opportunities for students throughout the summer.
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New Paltz students receive SUNY Fellowships to support ongoing education
Two SUNY New Paltz students are among the 55 recipients of the SUNY Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowships, an award designed to
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Knowing better and doing better
President Christian and I sent a message to the campus community last Friday recognizing the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Abery
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Summer is a great time for students to sign up for secure, multi-factor authentication
A new security tool will soon be required for all SUNY New Paltz students to log into their campus accounts,
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – June 1, 2020
The Career Resource Center is continuing to host professional advancement events and job search opportunities for students throughout the summer.
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Off-campus students: 10 minutes to complete your Census response will help New Paltz for the next 10 years
SUNY New Paltz is encouraging all off-campus students to complete the 2020 Census, a quick and easy act of democratic
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Shared Experience — SUNY New Paltz student featured on The Moth Radio Hour
SUNY New Paltz student Beth Gebresilasie ’23 was recently featured on The Moth Radio Hour – a program airing on
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What New Paltz students need to know about voting in the June 23 primary
Students who are interested in voting in the Presidential and Federal Primary on June 23, 2020, should review the following
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Student-made videos explain Disaster Mental Health concepts for all audiences
Students in the spring 2020 graduate-level course “Disaster Counseling and Crisis Intervention” capped their semester by creating a series of
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President Donald P. Christian and Sandra K. Christian fund endowment for student research
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian believes that student research participation is one of several high-impact educational practices known
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – May 26, 2020
The Career Resource Center is here to help students through the transition to online learning will tools and events to
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SUNY New Paltz virtual Commencement celebrates graduates’ exceptional achievements and resilience
SUNY New Paltz conferred more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its first-ever virtual Commencement on Friday, May 22.
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2020 Virtual Commencement: How to watch and where to find coverage
Virtual Commencement is finally here! Even in unexpected circumstances, we’re so excited to have this opportunity to celebrate with our
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Students: P grade election period opens today
The following message was sent to students by the College Registrar on Monday, May 18. We are posting it today
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Business faculty sees opportunity for new graduates on the other side of the pandemic
Through the College’s shift to remote teaching and learning this semester, School of Business Lecturer Chris Napolitano ’05 (Management) ’08g
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Spring 2020 Outstanding Graduates honored for academic excellence
SUNY New Paltz announces the list of spring 2020 Outstanding Graduates, an honor earned through years of hard work by
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Students and families: Share your pride with a Commencement profile photo frame on Facebook
SUNY New Paltz is making it easy for students and parents to send friends and family some happy graduation news
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Campus Food Pantry will remain open through the summer, with new pickup location during SUB renovation
The Campus Food Pantry will continue serving on- and off-campus students, and on-campus faculty and staff, through the summer of
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Student Union Building renovation begins May 18
The Student Union Building will be undergoing renovations for the roof and 4th floor along with additional minor repairs/upgrades at
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SUNY New Paltz ready for first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will hold a virtual, pre-recorded Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, in recognition of the hard work,
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – May 18, 2020
The Career Resource Center is here to help students through the transition to online learning will tools and events to
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Other Worlds are Possible: Spring 2020 MFA Thesis Show goes virtual
The 2020 thesis work of the School of Fine & Performing Arts’ MFA programs has found a home online, cementing
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Sounding off on the sound board: Radio DJs’ signatures preserve 20-year history of WFNP
There has been a secret hidden beneath the radio cabinetry at WFNP, the College’s student-run radio station, since 1999. For
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Mail Services – Summer 2020 Updates
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to share the following updates about our summer operations. We are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4
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In history internship blog, students provide real-time commentary on impact of COVID-19
Each semester, students in the Department of History’s capstone “Community, Memory, and Historical Practice” fieldwork and seminar course blog about
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SUNY Chancellor Johnson statement on federal changes to Title IX safeguards
Dear members of our campus community: SUNY Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson issued the following statement on Tuesday, May 12, regarding
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Credit/refund schedule for spring 2020 charges impacted by COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz has been working with SUNY System Administration to determine a credit/refunding schedule specific to certain spring 2020
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International students find virtual home at SUNY New Paltz during pandemic
Everything seemed to change over the span of just two weeks for SUNY New Paltz international student Gabriela Martins ’21
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Two New Paltz students earn prestigious award from NYS Society of CPAs
The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), Mid-Hudson Chapter has announced its Outstanding Students of Accounting awards
Read MoreWeekly update from the Career Resource Center – May 11, 2020
The Career Resource Center is here to help students through the transition to online learning will tools and events to
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